POW MIA flag to fly over city hall…for now

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper says a POW-MIA flag will continue to fly over city hall, at least for now.

The statement came after release of a legal opinion from City Attorney Randy Fife’s office suggesting the city take down the flag while a formal flag policy was developed.

In response to public concern, Casper issued the following statement:

“While I do appreciate the legal opinion of our city attorney’s office in this matter, I see no reason why the POW-MIA flag cannot continue to fly while a permanent city flag policy is being researched and developed. Therefore, I have asked city staff to keep the flag in place while the City develops a policy. Those who are familiar with our community know that it goes without saying that we honor our Veterans and their service we will continue to honor our veterans. In addition, it is my understanding that the legal advice never included a recommendation for the permanent removal of the POW MIA flag. And rightly so. That is and always will be a policy decision.”