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Mayor proclaims May 2026 Jewish American Heritage Month; Anti‑Defamation League accepted recognition
Summary
Mayor Lisa Brown proclaimed May 2026 Jewish American Heritage Month; Jody Shapiro of the Anti‑Defamation League accepted the recognition and thanked the council for the acknowledgment.
The council heard a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month. Council member Tellus read the proclamation, saying the month "is observed each May as a time to celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Jewish Americans in Spokane and throughout the United States." Mayor Lisa Brown issued the proclamation in the name of the city.
Jody Shapiro of the Anti‑Defamation League accepted the proclamation and thanked the council for recognizing Jewish Americans’ contributions to Spokane. "We feel very grateful to be part of this Spokane community and to have our contributions acknowledged," Shapiro said.
The council did not take formal legislative action on the proclamation beyond the reading and receipt; the meeting then proceeded to the legislative agenda.
