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Council issues Read Across America proclamation; members report on community activities
Summary
Mayor Wallace proclaimed March 2, 2026 Read Across America Day; councilmembers reported on a recent food distribution that served over 70 people, regional transportation updates and volunteers’ plans to read at local schools.
Mayor Johann R. Wallace presented PROCLAMATION NO. 2026-02 declaring March 2, 2026 as Read Across America Day. The proclamation was recorded on the agenda and in the minutes under item E.8.
In 'Reports of Current Events,' Councilmember Cynthia Butterworth said the recent food distribution served over 70 individuals and summarized updates from the Southern Arizona Metropolitan Planning Organization (SVMPO), including that House Bill 2304 and House Bill 276015 were noted in related transportation planning conversations. Councilmembers Danielle Cardella and Nallely Arreola said they will read to kindergarten students in upcoming events; Mayor Pro Tem Christy Hirshberg promoted a local Angels Grace class led by Carrie Pelton; Geovona Thompson and Mayor Wallace noted upcoming community outreach events and agency visits. The minutes provide these summaries but do not include detailed program reports or supporting data.
