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University Place council approves condolence letter for Texas flood victims
Summary
Mayor Figueroa read a statement and the council agreed without objection to send a condolence letter to Kerr County, Texas, after deadly floods; council observed a moment of silence.
Mayor Figueroa read a council statement extending condolences to residents of Kerr County, Texas, after deadly flood events and asked for council approval to send a joint letter; the council raised no objections.
The mayor read: “On behalf of the entire city council and the residents of University Place, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the people of Kerr County, Texas. The devastating floods and loss of life are absolutely heartbreaking.” He asked for a moment of silence for victims and recovery personnel and then requested staff assistance preparing a letter for signatures and transmittal. When he asked if there were any objections to sending a joint letter, the record shows none.
Why it matters: The action is a formal expression of sympathy and a municipal-level diplomatic gesture; staff will prepare and send the letter on behalf of the council.
Action taken
The council approved sending a condolence letter via consensus; staff member Sugg was asked to help prepare and circulate the letter for signatures.
