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Council issues proclamations for Orca Action Month and Juneteenth, honors long-serving City employee
Summary
Council read three proclamations: Orca Action Month, Juneteenth (June 19, 2026) and an appreciation for Katherine Janzen's 30 years of city service; Whale Scout and community leaders accepted proclamations and offered remarks.
Mayor Mason Thompson read three proclamations recognizing Orca Action Month, Juneteenth and longtime city employee Katherine Janzen's retirement. The Orca Action Month proclamation called attention to threats facing southern resident orcas and the importance of salmon habitat; Liz Macias of Whale Scout accepted on behalf of local restoration volunteers and described upcoming habitat work at the former Wayne Golf Course.
On Juneteenth, Reverend Shirley Lyttel accepted the proclamation and delivered remarks about the holiday's history, collective resilience and the importance of racial healing and mental-health supports. The council also presented an appreciation proclamation for Katherine Janzen; Janzen thanked colleagues, highlighted 30 years of city service and recognized fellow administrative staff and a co‑retiree, Kathy Farrell.
Proclamations are ceremonial and staff noted opportunities for photos with council after the meeting; no formal policy action was associated with these recognitions.
