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Flagstaff proclaims June 6 National Gun Violence Awareness Day; local events planned
Summary
Mayor Becky Daggett declared the first Friday in June (June 6, 2025) National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Flagstaff. Survivors and local groups described events to commemorate victims and promote prevention, including a yoga session and a blood drive.
Mayor Becky Daggett on June 3 proclaimed the first Friday in June 2025 — June 6 — National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Flagstaff to honor victims and promote evidence-based strategies to reduce shootings.
The proclamation referenced national statistics included in the staff packet describing gun deaths and homicides and highlighted the local impact of gun violence, noting that community organizations are organizing events to honor victims and survivors. The proclamation was read and adopted during the council meeting.
Julie (surname not provided in the transcript), a survivor who spoke during public comment, described wearing a jacket she received to stay visible while walking and related her experience as a survivor of a mass shooting that killed 14 friends. She thanked council for the proclamation and groups including Moms Demand Action for advocating for “common-sense” gun-safety measures.
Event plans announced at the meeting include a free yoga-for-healing class on the courthouse lawn Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and a blood drive Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Council and staff encouraged community members to wear orange on June 6 as a visible gesture of support and remembrance.
