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Council issues three April proclamations; members report on gardens, food distribution and regional data-center discussion
Summary
Mayor Wallace presented proclamations declaring April as Fair Housing Month, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and Garden Month. Councilmembers reported on the community garden, food distribution, property tax assessments and a regional meeting about data centers.
Mayor Johann R. Wallace presented and opened discussion on three mayoral proclamations declaring April 2026 as Fair Housing Month, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and Garden Month; motions to open each proclamation were recorded and seconded. The council recorded no further formal action beyond opening each proclamation item.
During reports councilmembers highlighted community efforts: Cynthia Butterworth urged volunteers for the community garden and the Friday food distribution, saying the garden is "an excellent time" for families and that volunteers would be appreciated; Debra Trate advised residents about property-assessment increases and appeal options for seniors and widowers; Mayor Wallace summarized a regional discussion in Benson about data centers and said many modern facilities are designed to limit water use and long-term footprint.
