Council approves Suquamish tribal banners for downtown in October

Poulsbo City Council voted to approve Suquamish tribal banners to be displayed on downtown city-owned fixtures in October, using up to $2,500 from the council budget for printing and installation.

Councilmember Rick Eckert, who led the proposal, said he worked with Suquamish representatives for years and secured the tribe's approval of the design and timing. Staff estimated printing and installation would total roughly $2,500; funding is available within the council budget.

The motion specified the banners would be installed Oct. 1–30, 2026 and then replaced by American-flag banners ahead of Veterans Day. Council discussed storage and reuse of the banners in subsequent years and confirmed a resolution would need to be brought forward annually for continued displays.

Why it matters: The action is a symbolic recognition of the Suquamish Tribe and a formal, council-backed step to make tribal art visible in downtown public spaces.