Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Equity Culture Juneteenth topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Carpinteria City Council proclaims June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth
Summary
The Carpinteria City Council unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth, calling on residents to reflect on the legacy of slavery and commit to racial equity; the mayor read historical context and invited the public to community events.
The Carpinteria City Council adopted a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth and called on residents to use the date to reflect on the history and legacy of slavery.
Mayor Alarcón read the proclamation, recounting that "the troops of the Union Army led by General Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3" informing enslaved people they were free. The proclamation described the persistent impacts of slavery, segregation and discrimination on Black and African American communities and urged the city to condemn racism and work toward equality.
The council approved the proclamation on a voice vote. The proclamation included an invitation to a Juneteenth event on June 19 in Santa Barbara and recognized Diane Travis for accepting the certificate on behalf of the organizing committee.
No council dissent was recorded; staff and the mayor encouraged residents to attend the June 19 observances and to use the date for community education and remembrance.
