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El Mirage proclaims January as anti-human-trafficking month; local coalition thanks council
Summary
The council issued a proclamation recognizing January as anti-human trafficking month and heard brief remarks from representatives of NotInOurCity.org and Pure Heart Church, who thanked the council and invited the public to a regional event.
The El Mirage Common Council on Jan. 20 issued a proclamation declaring January as anti-human-trafficking month and urged residents, faith groups and schools to work to eliminate trafficking in the community.
Representatives from NotInOurCity.org — Scott September and Pastor Bob Haik of Pure Heart Church — addressed the council, thanked members for the proclamation and described the value of a public statement. September said, “A proclamation is important. It’s a public profession of what you stand for and who you are as a council and as a community.” Pastor Haik invited council and residents to a Night of Hope event on Feb. 23 at Grace Community Church in Tempe and emphasized the role of faith communities, law enforcement and nonprofit partners in combatting trafficking.
Mayor Alexis Hermosillo read the proclamation and urged residents, churches and schools to support frontline organizations and law enforcement in efforts to prevent human trafficking in the area. Council members joined the presenters for a ceremonial photograph after the proclamation.
The proclamation is a ceremonial recognition and does not create a new city program or appropriation; it was placed on the NotInOurCity website along with proclamations from other participating cities, the presenters said.
