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College Place proclaims Arbor Day and First Responders Day, introduces new city arborist
Summary
Mayor Norma L. Hernandez read proclamations designating Oct. 28, 2025, as Arbor Day and First Responders Day in College Place and introduced Chelsea Goldsmith as the city's new arborist.
Mayor Norma L. Hernandez read two proclamations during the Oct. 28, 2025, City Council meeting. The first declared Oct. 28, 2025, as College Place Arbor Day and cited the city’s Tree City USA recognition and Resolution No. 18‑041 (adopted Nov. 13, 2018) establishing an official street tree list. The mayor presented the proclamation to Chelsea Goldsmith, introduced as the city’s new arborist.
The mayor then read a proclamation recognizing National First Responders Day and thanked local police and public‑works staff for collaborative emergency response, including a recent incident where public‑works personnel arrived and established a safety buffer before police arrived. Three first‑responder representatives accepted the proclamation on behalf of police and public works.
The proclamations were ceremonial and intended to recognize local volunteers and staff. The council did not take any formal policy action related to these proclamations at the meeting.
