Finalists tweak designs for new Orlando flag after plans are sent back to drawing table

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando flag committee met Monday morning so four finalists could resubmit their proposals for the city's new flag.

The public had already voted and picked a design that showcased the fountain in Lake Eola, but the committee sent the contenders back to the drawing board to tweak their original designs.

A new banner will replace a decades-old city flag.

Michelle Brennan said she and her fellow committee members were surprised by the public interest.

"We were a little surprised at the amount of public engagement, but we were really thrilled to see people be part of contest," Brennan said. "It shows Orlando is a great community, (that) it's a connected community, a community that wants to be involved."

Once prototypes are made, the public will be able to vote among the four finalists. Voting will be held from May 8 to May 22.

Once the public votes on the flag designs, the flag committee will vote and the proposed design will head to the city council for final approval.

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