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Mount Vernon proclaims June as Pride Month; resident voices support
Summary
Mayor Thomas Wesler read and signed a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month in Mount Vernon; a member of the public applauded the action and linked it to recent national incidents of violence against LGBTQ+ communities.
Mayor Thomas Wesler read a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month in Mount Vernon and the council recorded the proclamation in the minutes.
The proclamation cited support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer residents, highlighted the rainbow flag as a symbol of inclusion, and called for continued public education to reduce discrimination. The mayor signed the proclamation and the council read it into the record.
During the agenda topic, a resident addressed the council in favor of the proclamation, said the city should stand with marginalized communities and referenced a recent incident in Boulder as motivation for community solidarity.
The council and attendees applauded after the proclamation reading. No formal policy changes were proposed during the proclamation item; the action was recorded as a ceremonial recognition.
What’s next: the proclamation will be signed and filed; the city will include Pride Month recognition activities per usual ceremonial practice.
