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Saint Helena proclaims June LGBTQ+ Pride Month; student GSA leaders praise the city
Summary
The Saint Helena City Council read a proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and highlighted Napa Pride activities; two student leaders from the local high school thanked the council and said the proclamation and community support made them feel safer and welcome.
Mayor Paul Doring read a City of Saint Helena proclamation designating June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and highlighted Napa Pride programming and a downtown pride celebration scheduled for June 20, 2026.
The proclamation described the city's commitment to inclusion and urged residents and businesses to support Pride events. The mayor noted Napa Pride's theme and local events running June 7–20 and invited community participation.
Jacob Zuniga, who identified themself as non‑binary and said they are the outgoing Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) president at the high school, thanked the council for the proclamation and called for ongoing openness and safety for students. "I am non‑binary and... I am the outgoing GSA president at the high school," Zuniga said, adding that small‑town dynamics can make transitions and identity changes difficult and that consistent welcome matters.
Ruby Davies, the incoming GSA president, told the council she does not live in Saint Helena but attends school there and "feels like I'm a member of the community" and thanked the council for the recognition.
No formal action was required; the proclamation was read and public remarks followed. The council and attendees noted upcoming Pride events in the area.
