Council unanimously approves proclamations and ceremonial resolutions declaring Pride flag fly, Juneteenth and gun‑violence awareness month

Thornton City Council unanimously approved a slate of ceremonial resolutions and proclamations during its meeting, including authorization to fly an updated intersex‑inclusive progress pride flag for the month of June, a resolution declaring June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth in the city, recognition of June 2025 as Gun Violence Awareness Month, and a resolution conveying the council’s appreciation to city employee James “Jim” Kiser on his retirement.

Council member Ayala moved to authorize the city to fly the intersex‑inclusive ‘‘progress’’ pride flag for the full month of June, describing the flag as an update to previous Pride flag displays; the motion passed unanimously. Council member Russell introduced the Juneteenth resolution and urged the council to use the observance as an educational opportunity; the measure also passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Bigelow presented the gun‑violence awareness resolution, citing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics and urging safe firearm storage; council approved it unanimously. Earlier in the meeting the council adopted a resolution honoring James “Jim” Kiser for 17 years of city service, also by unanimous vote.

Votes: Each resolution passed by unanimous roll call; individual yes votes were recorded for council members present for each motion.

Details: The Pride‑flag motion substituted flying the intersex‑inclusive progress flag for the previously scheduled resolution recognizing Pride Month and was scheduled to begin June 1. The Juneteenth proclamation directs that the Juneteenth flag be flown and encourages participation in educational events on June 19. The gun‑violence resolution urges residents and institutions to engage in firearm‑safety and awareness activities during June, including Wear Orange Day.