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Belmont proclaims March 2026 Women’s History Month; student winners read Martin Luther King Jr.–themed entries
Summary
Mayor Julia Mates read a proclamation declaring March 2026 Women’s History Month in Belmont and the city’s poet laureate, Gregory McCullough, introduced winners of the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. poetry and essay contest; students from elementary and middle school categories read their pieces.
Mayor Julia Mates opened the March 10 meeting by reading a proclamation designating March 2026 as Women’s History Month in Belmont and encouraging residents to recognize women’s leadership in the community.
The council heard from Belmont Poet Laureate Gregory McCullough, who introduced winners of the city’s fourth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Poetry and Essay Contest. Students reading and recognized included Kya (presenter referenced Kya Chan) for poetry (grades 3–5), Keishi Kawana for the 3–5 essay category, Netara Vericat for poetry (grades 6–8) and Anderson Bunner for the 6–8 essay category. The presenter noted the high school winners, Maria and Raya Scaff, were not present and that staff would follow up.
McCullough thanked sponsors including the San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture, the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District and the Chamber of San Mateo County, and he recognized Parks & Recreation staff for supporting the contest. The presentations were ceremonial and did not require council action.
