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Council issues Juneteenth, elder‑abuse and western‑wear proclamations; honors long‑serving police staff and approves appointments
Summary
At its June 10 meeting the Colorado Springs City Council issued proclamations for Juneteenth, Western Wear Days and Elder Abuse Awareness Day, honored two long‑serving city employees from the police department and approved appointments to the LARC advisory committee; several residents raised longstanding code‑enforcement and homelessness concerns during citizens discussion.
The Colorado Springs City Council used its June 10 meeting to issue multiple proclamations, recognize long‑service city employees and approve committee appointments.
Councilman Rainey introduced a joint Juneteenth Freedom Day proclamation read by Chief of Staff Jamie Fables that commemorated the June 19 federal holiday and celebrated the contribution of local African American organizations. Speakers from the Pikes Peak Diversity Council and the NAACP described Juneteenth activities across El Paso County, including events at the Antlers, Fountain Valley YMCA and the Citadel on June 19.
Councilwoman Brandy Williams read a resolution recognizing Western…
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