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Sykesville council unanimously adopts proclamations for municipal government and Native American Heritage Month
Summary
The council unanimously approved proclamations declaring November 2025 Municipal Government Works Month and Native American Heritage Month in Sykesville; the Native American proclamation was amended during discussion to add a word before adoption.
At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Sykesville mayor read two proclamations and the council adopted both by unanimous voice votes.
The first proclamation declared November 2025 'Municipal Government Works Month' in the Town of Sykesville and was adopted after Councilman Keenan moved to approve and Councilman Schofield seconded.
The second proclamation recognized Native American Heritage Month, cited historical federal observances and mentioned local tribal nations; Speaker 3 moved to amend the document (to insert the word 'remain') and the council approved the amended text unanimously.
No councilmember opposed either proclamation. The mayor encouraged residents to learn about local indigenous histories and to participate in municipal-government awareness activities.
