Michigan Municipal League: The Review Magazine Jan-Feb 2023 Edition

“Tawas City’s motto is ‘Proud of our past. Confident in our future.’ These words are displayed on the wall in city hall, in our city council meeting room, and on the back of every patrol car. We recognize and respect the culture and beliefs that our city was built on, while embracing change and diversity as a valued part of our community,” said Horning. “We’re a small city with a population of a little more than 1,800 people, yet we do our best to ensure all are treated with dignity and respect through every department because we know it makes us a more stable, stronger community.” And for those within the LGBTQ+ community, even a small, embroidered patch can be a huge symbol of security and hope. “This shows me great leadership by Matt Klosowski-Lorenz. This shows me their dedication to making sure human rights, when it comes to sexuality and gender, are respected, and protected,” said Oates. “The patch is just a patch, but this police force is sure setting a good example.” “ Several people throughout our community went out of their way to say, ‘thank you for celebrating Pride Month’ or ‘I love your Pride patch! ” MATTHEW KLOSOWSKI-LORENZ TAWAS CITY POLICE CHIEF Liz Foley is a freelance writer. You may contact her at 810.287.8549 or lizfoley2@gmail.com.

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