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Minneapolis City Council adopts a slate of proclamations recognizing community observances
Summary
Council adopted multiple honorary resolutions recognizing No Menthol Sunday, National Public Works Week, Haitian Flag Day, American Indian Month, National Mississippi River Day and the sixth anniversary of George Floyd's murder; community representatives provided brief remarks.
Before taking up legislative business, the City Council read and adopted several honorary resolutions: No Menthol Sunday (05/17/2026), recognition of Randy Hager’s retirement, National Public Works Week (week of 05/17/2026), Haitian Flag Day (May 18), American Indian Month (May), National Mississippi River Day (June 2), and a remembrance resolution marking the sixth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder (05/25/2026).
Community speakers and staff offered remarks: Council Member Vitat read the No Menthol Sunday resolution and highlighted the work of local faith leaders and the Minnesota Menthol Coalition; Director Sexton thanked public works staff for projects such as the Central City Stormwater tunnel; community organizers, including Janelle Austin from Rise and Remember, and representatives from local American Indian organizations and the Mississippi watershed offered brief statements and invitations to community events.
These proclamations were adopted without controversy and were included in the consent part of the agenda prior to the council’s substantive policy debates.
