Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council proclaims Juneteenth and National Gun Violence Awareness Day; local advocates speak
Summary
The council declared June 19 Juneteenth Independence Day and June 6 National Gun Violence Awareness Day; a local Moms Demand Action leader urged sustained prevention efforts and noted firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens.
The City Council adopted declarations recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 2025) and National Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 6, 2025).
Council member Wallach presented the Juneteenth declaration, which described the historical origins of the holiday and encouraged community participation in a flag-raising on Monday, June 16 at the Penfield Tate II Municipal Building. The declaration notes the city’s prior recognition of Juneteenth as a federal and state holiday and encourages…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
