Donna Hayes shows patriotism

Like a good scout, Commissioner Donna Hayes always comes prepared. She keeps an American flag in her car at all times.

By Observer Staff
| 4:00 a.m. May 7, 2009

East County
Neighbors

As Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes prepared to lead the pledge of Allegiance at her Advisory Committee meeting May 1, she pulled out a miniature American flag and waved it briefly.

The meeting’s new location, The Preserve Golf Club, did not have a flag in the room.

“This came out of the trunk of my car,” Hayes said. “You can never go anywhere without a flag.”