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El Mirage issues proclamation recognizing January as anti‑human trafficking month; local coalition representatives speak
Summary
The council issued a proclamation recognizing January as anti‑human trafficking month and welcomed representatives from Not In Our City, who invited the public to a Feb. 23 ‘Night of Hope’ event in Tempe.
The El Mirage Common Council proclaimed January 2025 as anti‑human trafficking month and heard brief remarks from representatives of Not In Our City, a community coalition that opposes human trafficking in Arizona.
City staff introduced the proclamation and noted that municipalities across the region will place proclamations on the NotInOurCity.org website. Scott September and Pastor Bob Haik of Pure Heart Church, speaking on behalf of Not In Our City, thanked the council for issuing the proclamation, described the measure as a public profession of the city’s stance, and invited residents to a “Night of Hope” event on Feb. 23 at Grace Community Church in Tempe.
Mayor Alexis Hermosillo read the proclamation aloud and urged residents, churches and schools to work together to prevent trafficking and support frontline organizations and law enforcement.
No formal action beyond the proclamation was recorded. The proclamation is ceremonial and intended to raise awareness; no ordinance, funding or enforcement changes were proposed in the meeting record.
