During the June 18th city council meeting, Mayor Scott Sedgley and council members recognized June 19th as Juneteenth National Independence Day, highlighting its historical significance and inviting the community to celebrate at the Oxbow from 11 AM to 2:30 PM. The proclamation emphasized the importance of Juneteenth as a day of reflection and remembrance, marking the end of slavery in the United States.

The council members present included Alessio, LaRose, Painter, and Mayor Sedgley, while Vice Mayor Narvaez was absent. The meeting included supplemental reports and PowerPoint presentations related to agenda items, although no changes were made to the agenda.

Following the proclamation, community member JT accepted the recognition on behalf of local celebrations, encouraging families to join in a picnic-style gathering with activities for children. The meeting also featured a public comment segment, where residents were invited to address the council on various issues. Two speakers, Philip Trude and Gail Allen, were noted to have signed up to share their thoughts.

The meeting underscored the city's commitment to acknowledging its history and fostering community engagement through events like the upcoming Juneteenth celebration.