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Emeryville proclaims March 2025 Women’s History Month; honors longtime community volunteer Nellie Hannon
Summary
The Emeryville City Council proclaimed March 2025 as Women’s History Month and presented honors to former Councilmember and ECAP founder Nellie Hannon; members of the public and council praised Hannon’s decades of work feeding and assisting residents and raised a separate request to explore housing for her.
The Emeryville City Council on March 18 proclaimed March 2025 as Women’s History Month and honored former Councilmember Nellie Hannon for her long-running work with the Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program (ECAP).
The proclamation recognized Hannon’s contributions to affordable housing advocacy and community support, and noted that the “Nellie Hannon Gateway” will stand as a lasting tribute. Mayor Dianne Mora (referenced in the meeting) presented the proclamation and Vice Mayor John Carr read it aloud to the council and attendees.
Why it matters: The recognition highlighted the role of a local nonprofit that distributes food and other resources to low-income residents and the broader city effort to celebrate community leaders. Dozens of residents and volunteers spoke during the public comment period, sharing personal recollections and…
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