The contest to choose an official flag design for the city of Albany is now open for public voting.

The contest began when members of the Greater Unified Albany Vexillological Association at West Albany High School presented draft designs for an Albany City flag at the April 27, 2016, City Council meeting. As a result, The City Council suggested opening a contest for designs. Submissions were accepted from May 31 through July 5. After considering 40 submitted designs, a panel of six jurors selected five semi-finalists.

For the second phase of the contest, residents can view and rate the flags on a scale of 0 to 10 through Aug. 8. The designs and rating forms are available at www.cityofalbany.net/flag; at the Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St. S.W.; and and the Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E.

Ratings will be presented to the Albany City Council on Aug. 10, and the council will consider choosing a design at its Aug. 24 meeting. A $100 prize will go the winner and their design will be made into a flag to fly during the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11.

Contact reporter Neil Zawicki at 541-812-6099.

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