Columbus pump patrol

Columbus Day has been a political lightning rod for states, cities and municipalities around the US for years now. Some have decided to do something about it.

Columbus Day is technically a federal holiday , which means it is recognized by the US government and thus brings the closure of non-essential government offices, and, usually, places like post offices and banks. But states and local governments can choose not to observe a federal holiday. And, as is the case with a growing number of cities and states , they can change the name and intent of the October holiday altogether.

As many as cities across the country have ditched Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples Day — and the list grows yearly. Bill Walker signed observances of the holiday in and before making the switch official in TV6 Programming. Election Results. National Results Map. Someplace Special. Contact Us. Meet the Team. Open for Business. The views, opinions and statements in the press release are not endorsed by Gray Media Group nor do they necessarily state or reflect those of Gray Media Group, Inc.

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