Proposal to Change South Lake Tahoe City Seal Sparks Debate
A proposal to correct an error in South Lake Tahoe's city seal, dating back over 60 years, has stirred strong emotions among city officials and residents.
Background of the Seal
When South Lake Tahoe was founded in 1965, its city seal inaccurately depicted the Lake Tahoe border. This inaccuracy has persisted since then without correction.
City Council Meeting Reactions
At the recent city council meeting, the proposal to update the seal faced resistance. Susan Blankenship, the city clerk and custodian of the seal, expressed her attachment to the current emblem.
"The city seal has stood as the link between our past and present. It has marked every chapter of our city's history. And remains a powerful emblem of who we are."
In contrast, Scott Robbins of the city council saw the change as a necessary correction.
"We're just going to fix an error that went overlooked for the last 60 years."
Community Opinions
Some residents voiced frustration over the debate itself.
"When I go to the store, when I go to the bar, when I go to the restaurant, anywhere, to the hospital — wherever, I haven't heard one person say, 'We need to change the damn seal,'"
said local resident Scott Loberg.
Next Steps
The city seal is distinct from the city logo, which can be altered freely. The city council will revisit the proposal during their meeting scheduled for November 18, where they may approve the change.
Author's summary: The debate over correcting a 60-year-old error in South Lake Tahoe's city seal highlights strong community ties to local history and differing views on change.