This makes his image less meaningful as a symbol for the state," the bill ... election before it can be adopted as the new state flag. Democratic State Representatives Strom Peterson, Julia ...

Democrats supporting a bill that would establish a committee to redesign the flag say it is outdated and that it’s time to consider if George Washington remains the best symbol for the state.

The state flag of Washington is the ... “This makes his image less meaningful as a symbol for the state.” The proposed measure is sponsored by Democratic state Reps. Strom Peterson of Edmonds ...