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Seattle councilmembers sign Juneteenth proclamation; presentation scheduled for council meeting tomorrow
Summary
Councilmembers affixed seven signatures to a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth; Councilmember Saka spoke in support and the proclamation will be presented at the council's regular meeting tomorrow.
Councilmembers on June 16 agreed to affix seven signatures to a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth and to present the proclamation at the council’s regular meeting the following day.
Councilmember Saka, speaking on behalf of Councilmember Solomon who was not present, urged colleagues to support the proclamation and described Juneteenth’s historical origins and local significance. “This is very important, and I think important now more than ever given the moment we're at in time with the erosion of civil rights and liberties,” Saka said, and added that having multiple Black councilmembers and a second Black mayor in office underscored the day’s importance.
The clerk then called the roll; the tally recorded seven councilmembers signing the proclamation and the clerk announced, “7 signatures will be fixed.” The proclamation is scheduled to be presented at the full council meeting tomorrow, according to council staff remarks during the briefing.
Why it matters: Juneteenth is recognized nationally and by the state and city, and the proclamation signals the council’s formal acknowledgement of the day and an intention to celebrate and present the proclamation publicly at the next council meeting.
