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Council proclaims July 15 Wallace Annenberg Day, honors Annenberg Foundation’s local contributions
Summary
The council proclaimed July 15, 2026 as Wallace Annenberg Day. Gregory Weingarten of the Annenberg Foundation thanked the city; staff noted the foundation’s contributions to local institutions including the Annenberg Community Beach House.
Santa Monica’s City Council read and approved a proclamation honoring the life and legacy of Wallace Annenberg and declared July 15, 2026 as Wallace Annenberg Day.
Sophia Klatsker, the city’s head of Cultural Affairs, introduced Gregory Weingarten, a director of the Annenberg Foundation, who accepted the proclamation on behalf of the foundation and spoke about Wallace Annenberg’s philanthropic investments in the region — including the Annenberg Community Beach House — and their impact on arts, education, health and public space.
City staff highlighted the foundation’s support for local cultural institutions and community facilities. The proclamation text acknowledged Annenberg’s regional philanthropic investments and the foundation’s role in supporting local civic life.
The council paused briefly to express appreciation and moved on to general public comment.
