Seattle City Council proclaims March 2026 as Women's History Month
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The council read and adopted a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Women's History Month, invited leaders from the Seattle Women's Commission and community groups to speak, and took a group photo in chambers.
The Seattle City Council formally proclaimed March 2026 as Women's History Month during its March 3 meeting and heard brief remarks from members of the Seattle Women's Commission and allied groups.
Council member Rink presented the proclamation and read the text into the record, citing International Women's Day (March 8), the Seattle Women's Commission and historical and contemporary women leaders and organizations. Rink noted the city’s progress on representation—citing a majority of city leadership positions held by women and pointing to women of color and LGBTQ leaders in city government—and framed the proclamation as both a celebration and a recommitment to work toward gender equity.
Representatives from the Seattle Women's Commission and community organizations addressed the council. Talley Mills, co‑chair of the Seattle Women's Commission, thanked the council for reaffirming the city’s commitment to gender equity. Speakers from local groups highlighted issues including gender‑based violence, housing stability and women’s health, and shared personal remarks about the importance of honoring women’s leadership and legacy.
Council members paused the regular rules to allow guests to speak and to take a group photograph with the proclamation. The item was ceremonial: the council took no formal policy vote tied to funding or program approvals at that time.
