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Glendale council adopts proclamations recognizing Juneteenth and Pride Month
Summary
The Common Council adopted proclamations recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth and June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, with council members praising the city’s inclusivity and noting minor edits to proclamation language.
The Glendale Common Council adopted proclamations recognizing Juneteenth (June 19) and June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Alder Vukovich, who introduced revised language for the Juneteenth proclamation, said the updated text improved flow but did not substantially change the recognition: “It just it’s pretty much the same language. It just it went it did not flow correctly. ... All I did was change, had some help with a a bridal and change the way it flowed.”
The council then moved and approved the Juneteenth proclamation (motion made by Alderman Vukovich and seconded by Alderman Gellhard). Later the council considered a proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month; Alder Vukovich spoke about the importance of the recognition: “Pride month is important because it does celebrate, all people in Glendale, especially those LGBTQ plus individuals, and especially in a time where it does raise awareness of the ongoing challenges that many still face.” The Pride month proclamation was moved, seconded and adopted by voice vote.
Why it matters: Proclamations are ceremonial recognitions the council uses to mark observances and express municipal support for community groups and events. The council noted only minor formatting and signature‑line edits would be completed before the mayor signs the documents.
Both proclamations were adopted by the council; staff will prepare final formatted copies for signatures.
