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Leesburg Diversity Commission to co-host Domestic Violence Awareness Month ceremony Oct. 3; $50 incidentals approved
Summary
The commission voted to co-host a Domestic Violence Awareness Month ceremony on Oct. 3, 2025 at the Town Hall Green with LAWS, approved a $50 incidental budget, and agreed to pursue a proclamation and purple lighting for the building.
The Leesburg Diversity Commission voted to co-host a Domestic Violence Awareness Month ceremony on Oct. 3, 2025, at the Town Hall Green in coordination with LAWS, a local domestic-violence support organization.
Commission members said the event will include a proclamation, an awareness lighting request (purple illumination of Town Hall), and an event permit. LAWS representative Tessa described plans to repeat last year’s program format — a short vigil with survivor remarks, electronic candles and a proclamation — and said the organization would help draft the proclamation for presentation either at the event or at a town council meeting.
The commission approved language supporting the collaboration and added a small incidental budget. Commissioners amended the motion on the floor to allocate $50 for incidentals such as tablecloths or other minor supplies; members said the town typically provides chairs, tables and basic event infrastructure and that LAWS would supply electronic candles used in prior events. Kara, a town staff member who advised the commission on permits and formatting, said staff would circulate the online form and deadlines and would confirm whether event-permit fees could be waived for town commissions.
The commission asked LAWS to submit a proclamation request through the town’s form and to coordinate the awareness-illumination request and event-permit application. Commissioners asked staff to confirm permit and fee status before the September meeting so the commission could vote on any additional funding if required.
Votes at a glance: The motion to co-host the October 3, 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month ceremony with LAWS and to allocate up to $50 for incidentals was moved and seconded and carried by unanimous voice vote.
The commission did not obligate any ongoing or larger financial support; members repeatedly said any larger expense would be brought back for formal approval.
Looking ahead, LAWS and commission members agreed to hold coordinating meetings (via Teams) to finalize speakers, logistics and the proclamation text. The commission asked that the proclamation be drafted in September so it can be placed on a council agenda or read at the event if the mayor is available.
