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Pastor urges council to declare June 'Responsible Fatherhood Month'
Summary
A local pastor asked the council to proclaim June as Responsible Fatherhood Month, citing U.S. Census data on single-parent households and arguing community benefits of supporting involved fathers.
Pastor Craig Pachkowski addressed the council during the public-comment portion to request a city proclamation recognizing June as Responsible Fatherhood Month. He cited national and state statistics on single-parent households and argued that programs and public recognition could help strengthen families and reduce social-service burdens.
Pachkowski urged council to adopt symbolic and programmatic steps that support father involvement and to partner with local organizations. The request was presented as a public-comment appeal; council did not take immediate action on a proclamation during the meeting, which is consistent with public-comment rules limiting council deliberation.
