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Council adopts proclamation supporting historically marginalized communities and immigrant residents
Summary
The council read and presented a proclamation expressing support for historically marginalized communities, including immigrant residents; a Valley Family Center representative thanked the council for the statement.
Calistoga — The Calistoga City Council on Feb. 25 read and presented a proclamation expressing support for historically marginalized communities, including immigrant residents, citing inclusivity and civil-rights protections.
The proclamation — presented by the mayor and read aloud by council members — stated that the city recognizes the integral role immigrants and historically marginalized groups play in the community and affirmed the council’s commitment to inclusion, access to resources and civil-rights protections.
Jenny O’Connor of the Valley Family Center accepted the proclamation and thanked the council, saying the statement would be meaningful to many of the center’s clients and community members.
Why it matters: The proclamation is a symbolic city statement affirming support for inclusivity and vulnerable populations; the Valley Family Center described the gesture as helpful to ongoing education and outreach efforts.
What’s next: The council presented the proclamation to the Valley Family Center and did not take further action at the meeting.
