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University Place council proclaims Juneteenth; encourages observance
Summary
The University Place City Council adopted a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth and encouraged citizens to observe the holiday on June 16, 2025.
The University Place City Council adopted a proclamation on June 16, 2025, encouraging citizens to observe Juneteenth as a day to reflect on freedom, equality and ongoing work toward social justice.
The proclamation recounted that on June 19, 1865, Gen. Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Texas and noted that Juneteenth has become the oldest public celebration in the United States marking the end of slavery. The council called the day "an opportunity to reflect on and plan for a brighter future as we continue to address racial injustice in our society today," and the proclamation was signed by Mayor Javier Figueroa.
The action was presented during the council meeting; no separate public hearing or vote tally was recorded in the meeting transcript beyond the council adopting and reading the proclamation.
