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Salisbury Mayor Removes Rainbow Crosswalks, Sparks Outrage

12/2/2025

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On November 11, Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor ordered removal of the city's rainbow crosswalks amid a broader national movement against LGBTQ+ symbols in public spaces.
Taylor plans to replace them with a rotating artist-created pattern.
The move upset local LGBTQ+ residents, who see crosswalks as affirmations of their presence.
Tensions escalated at a city council meeting, underscoring the divide over the mayor's actions.

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On November 11, Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor ordered removal of the city's rainbow crosswalks amid a broader national movement against LGBTQ+ symbols in public spaces.
Taylor plans to replace them with a rotating artist-created pattern.
The move upset local LGBTQ+ residents, who see crosswalks as affirmations of their presence.
Tensions escalated at a city council meeting, underscoring the divide over the mayor's actions.