Text poll suggests veto of Snohomish Pride parade

EVERETT — Residents of Snohomish received text messages from unknown sources on March 20 asking whether they supported the “vetoing” of the city’s upcoming Pride parade.

“Quick Poll: Do you support vetoing the Snohomish Gay/Trans Pride Parade on First Street this year? Reply Y or N,” the text said.

In response, dozens of emails were sent to City Council members and Mayor Aaron Hoffman.

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“There’s always been protesters who’ve kind of pushed back on Snohomish Pride,” said Out in Snohomish’s Director of the Board Sloane Oxley-Barnes in an interview Friday.

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She said she reacted to the poll with a variety of emotions. “Curiosity for one because, ‘Where is this poll coming from?’ Also, confusion because the mayor can’t — no one can actually veto the Pride Parade,” she said. “I was also a little worried. Like, is this going to become kind of a flash point for this event that’s really just meant to be fun community building?”

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