Can the mayor order the flag to be half-staffed?

Category: 
Half-staff
Question: 
Can the mayor order the flag to be half-staffed?
Answer: 

No, only the President of the United States or the Governor of your State may order the flag to be half-staffed.

Those individuals and agencies that usurp authority and display the flag at half-staff on inappropriate occasions are quickly eroding the honor and reverence accorded this solemn act.

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