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Mill Creek mayor proclaims Aug. 21 as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Summary
Mayor Brian Holtzclaw read a proclamation declaring Aug. 21, 2025, as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day and urged partnerships to raise public awareness and reduce stigma.
Mill Creek, Wash. — Mayor Brian Holtzclaw read a proclamation at the Aug. 12 council meeting declaring Aug. 21, 2025, as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day in Mill Creek to raise awareness about the public‑health risks of illicit fentanyl and encourage partnerships between government, health providers and community organizations.
The proclamation states that illicit fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid and cites the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s public safety alerts about counterfeit pills and mixed illicit drugs. The mayor read language noting that “one pill can kill” and urged the community to increase understanding of the dangers associated with fentanyl, reduce stigma to help people seek treatment, and foster partnerships for prevention and awareness.
The proclamation was read on behalf of the city council and signed by Mayor Holtzclaw. No formal council vote was recorded in the meeting minutes for the proclamation; the mayor presented it as a city proclamation to be observed on Aug. 21, 2025.
