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Petaluma issues Black History Month proclamation; Pedaluma Blacks for Community Development recognized

Petaluma City Council and Petaluma Community Development Successor Agency · February 2, 2026

Summary

The council issued a proclamation declaring February 2026 Black History Month and invited Faith Ross, executive director of Pedaluma Blacks for Community Development, and president Ted Keys to accept and speak about community education and youth engagement.

The Petaluma City Council on Feb. 2 proclaimed February 2026 Black History Month and invited leaders from Pedaluma Blacks for Community Development to accept the recognition.

Mayor Kevin McDonald read the proclamation and introduced Faith Ross, executive director, who thanked the council and described the group’s century-themed focus on preserving history and uplifting youth. "This proclamation affirms that this work matters and that the city of Petaluma recognizes the importance of remembering and commemorating Black history together," Ross said.

Ted Keys, the organization’s president, offered brief remarks thanking the city for support and urged continued civic unity and engagement. The council presented the proclamation and recognized the organization’s decades of community work.

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