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West Linn proclaims June 5 National Gun Violence Awareness Day; resident shares family losses
Summary
Council President Baumgartner read a proclamation recognizing June 5, 2026 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and cited national and state gun-death statistics; West Linn resident Catherine Ryan Gregory shared that multiple family members have been affected by gun violence.
The West Linn City Council on May 19 read a proclamation recognizing June 5, 2026 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, encouraging residents to wear orange and supporting evidence-based prevention and intervention efforts.
Council President Baumgartner opened the reading by citing national and Oregon statistics and the history of the Wear Orange movement: "whereas every day, more than 130 Americans are killed by gun violence," and said the proclamation encourages communities "to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives." Later, West Linn resident Catherine Ryan Gregory told the council, "Unfortunately, my family has been impacted by gun violence in too many ways," and described several family members hurt or killed by firearms, urging continued local and broader efforts to increase safety.
Mayor B. Lisdoski thanked the resident for sharing her story, and council members expressed support for ongoing prevention work. The proclamation and the resident's testimony were ceremonial and did not include a council action or ordinance.
