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Salt Lake City council adopts joint resolution recognizing Juneteenth Freedom Day
Summary
The council adopted a joint ceremonial resolution, recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth Freedom Day in Salt Lake City; Betty Soar of Project SUCCESS accepted the resolution and called for renewed community engagement.
The Salt Lake City Council adopted a joint ceremonial resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Freedom Day in Salt Lake City. The chair read the resolution reciting historical context and the city's commitment to acknowledging the legacy of slavery and ongoing efforts to promote equity; a council member moved to adopt and the motion carried after the chair called the question.
Betty Soar of Project SUCCESS accepted the resolution on the organization’s behalf and urged the community to "recommit ourselves to working to build a better community, better city, a better state, and a better world." Soar emphasized the importance of honoring history and engaging residents in commemoration events that include a flag-raising and other community activities.
