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Clarkdale proclaims May Historic Preservation Month and designates Dec. 31 as town holiday
Summary
The Clarkdale Town Council adopted a proclamation declaring May as Historic Preservation Month and approved Resolution No. 1759 to observe December 31 as an official town holiday, citing preservation priorities and employee retention benefits.
The Clarkdale Town Council voted April 28 to proclaim May as Historic Preservation Month and to designate December 31 as an observed town holiday.
Vice Mayor Hunsicker read a proclamation noting Clarkdale’s history as a planned smelter town and the role of the Historic Preservation Commission in protecting historic resources. A speaker identified as Clover thanked the council for the proclamation and highlighted the town’s commitment to preservation.
Finance Director Britney Earls presented staff’s recommendation to observe New Year’s Eve as an official town holiday, telling the council the designation "aligns with our current operational needs during a period of reduced service demand" and supports employee retention and morale. Councilmember O'Neal moved and Councilmember Babbitt Pierce seconded approval of Resolution No. 1759; the council voted unanimously to adopt it and authorized the mayor or vice mayor and town clerk to execute supporting documents.
Both the proclamation and the holiday resolution passed by unanimous vote.
