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Sonoma mayor proclaims June 19 Juneteenth Day
Summary
Mayor Ron Wallander read a City of Sonoma proclamation declaring June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Day and urged residents to participate in local events and conversations on inclusion and history.
Mayor Ron Wallander read a City of Sonoma proclamation at the June 3 meeting declaring June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Day in the city. The proclamation summarized Juneteenth’s historical basis and encouraged residents to take part in activities that promote diversity and inclusion, including noting the 56th annual MLK Juneteenth festival in Santa Rosa on June 13 and other local observances.
The mayor framed the proclamation as an invitation for residents to "engage in meaningful conversations about race and history and to participate in activities that promote diversity, inclusion, and justice." No public speaker came forward to accept the proclamation in person; the mayor read it for the record.
