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Mayor proclaims June 15–21 Pride Week; residents voice support
Summary
Mayor Philip J. Suess presented a proclamation designating June 15–21 as Pride Week in Wheaton; multiple residents spoke in favor during the public comment period and Rev. Dwight Stewart announced a Juneteenth event in Memorial Park.
Mayor Philip J. Suess read and presented a proclamation designating June 15 through June 21 as Pride Week in the City of Wheaton.
Several residents used the council’s public comment period to express support for the proclamation. Rev. Dwight Stewart, a Wheaton resident since 2007, told the council he supported the proclamation and announced a Juneteenth community event in Memorial Park on Friday from 5:00–7:00 p.m., inviting the mayor and council to attend. Susan Booton, a Wheaton resident of 22 years, and Erica Nelson, a 30-year resident at 1734 Kay Road, both expressed gratitude to Mayor Suess and the council for the proclamation. Ethan Spaid, a Perry Avenue resident, also expressed excitement for Pride Week.
The remarks occurred under the agenda item “Citizens to be Heard,” and no council action was taken on the proclamation itself; the proclamation is issued by the mayor. The meeting record shows the proclamation and the public comments were entered into the minutes for June 15, 2026.
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