Fort Lauderdale city commissioners voted to file appeal against the Florida Department of Transportation, as the controversy surrounding an order to remove rainbow crosswalks across the state continues to grow.

Wednesday night’s vote came after dozens of people packed the meeting of city leaders to speak out on the Pride crosswalks.

“You can’t take those colors away,” a woman sang during the public comment section.

The majority of people who weighed in during the public comment section opposed the state’s order to erase a painted Pride flag and other street art.

“It’s hateful, and it’s hurtful, hurting, to those of us in the LGBTQ community,” said a man.

“They started this fight, be we are all together now, and we are determined to finish it,” said a woman to loud cheers.

The evening

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