Mayor proclaims October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Coburg

Sep 9, 2026

Mayor Nancy Bell read a proclamation declaring October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month, citing Oregon and Lane County statistics on prevalence, service demand, and domestic-violence–related fatalities and urging increased reporting and prevention.

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Mayor Nancy Bell read a proclamation declaring October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month for the City of Coburg and urged the community to prioritize prevention and reporting. Bell cited state data showing that "in Oregon, 44.2 percent of women and 40.5 percent of men experience domestic violence in their lifetime" and noted local service demand and fatality metrics in Lane County.

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