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Coconino County approves heritage, veterans and dark‑sky proclamations and backs local nonprofits
Summary
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors on April 7 unanimously approved proclamations designating May 2026 as Asian‑American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Military Appreciation Month and proclaimed April 13–20 International Dark Sky Week. The board also approved several community funding agreements and two appointments.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved three proclamations and several nonprofit funding requests during its April 7 regular meeting.
Chair Patrice Horseman read proclamations recognizing May 2026 as Asian‑American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Military Appreciation Month (including recognition of the 14th annual Lance Davidson Memorial High Country Standdown on May 15). The board also approved a proclamation designating April 13–20, 2026, as International Dark Sky Week; Dark Skies Coalition representatives described a week of events and outreach planned across northern Arizona.
On funding, the board approved a $1,600 community initiative award to the Literacy Center to support outreach, free books and literacy fairs. Kim Katibi, the Literacy Center executive director, described ESL and GED classes and a Raising Readers program that operates across the county.
The board also approved $5,750 in community initiative funding to Flagstaff Shelter Services to support its 20th‑anniversary activities. Ross Schaefer, executive director, outlined the shelter’s expansion to year‑round services and its current capacity to serve families experiencing homelessness.
Separately, the board appointed Melissa Shaw to the Board of Adjustments (term through April 7, 2030) and appointed Beth Kaplan to the Employee Appeals Board for a four‑year term.
Board members repeatedly framed the proclamations and funded programs as recognitions of community service and as ways to extend county support for cultural events, veterans’ outreach and basic human services. Chair Horseman encouraged residents to participate in the public events and directed staff to coordinate photography and public information for the proclamations.
The board approved all items on the consent list and took the funding and appointment votes by unanimous voice vote.
