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Southgate council unanimously backs Read Ready kindergarten program

City of Southgate City Council · October 1, 2025

Summary

Council approved Resolution 25-15 committing the city to the Read Ready kindergarten-readiness program after residents and school leaders urged support during public comment.

The City of Southgate Council on Oct. 1 approved Resolution 25-15, a formal commitment to the Read Ready kindergarten-readiness program. City Attorney Stewart read the resolution to the Council as "Resolution 25-15 City's commitment to improving Kindergarten readiness with Read Ready program." The motion (Melville/Okura) was adopted by a 5–0 vote.

Support for the resolution was voiced during the public comment period by residents and education leaders, including Greg Duty, superintendent of Southgate School, and Dr. Joyce Hamberg. The Council placed the resolution on the agenda and recorded its approval; no amendments or conditions were noted in the minutes. The vote followed the Finance Director's update that routine fiscal items were in order and after auditors were announced to visit this month.

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