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Mill Creek proclaims June 2025 Pride Month; organizers invite community picnic
Summary
A local LGBTQ+ group, Mill Creek Pride, received a city proclamation recognizing June 2025 as Pride Month and invited residents to a June 14 picnic; a Mill Creek resident spoke during public comment about family inclusion.
The Mill Creek City Council proclaimed June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month and received public comments from organizers of Mill Creek Pride during the June 3 meeting.
"My name is Selena Oba, and I'm here tonight as a proud Mill Creek resident," Oba told the council during public comment, identifying herself as a board member of Mill Creek Pride and speaking as a parent. "This is the first time that Mill Creek Pride has ever stood before the city council, and I'm here with my child ... because I want them to witness this milestone, where our city publicly says you are seen, you are valued, you belong, and you are part of this community."
Oba invited council and residents to the first Mill Creek Pride Picnic, set for June 14, and provided a volunteer sign‑up URL (millcreekpride.org) for organizers. The mayor read a city proclamation at the meeting that recognized Pride Month, referenced the Stonewall uprising and the national trend of Pride observances, and declared June 2025 as Pride Month in Mill Creek.
Why it matters: The proclamation is a formal recognition by the city and provides public acknowledgment for the local LGBTQ+ community and allies. Organizers emphasized ongoing work beyond the proclamation and encouraged community participation in the upcoming picnic.
Taper: The council acknowledged the comment and proclamation; staff noted there would be another opportunity during the meeting for public comment at the end if anyone else wished to speak.
