Commissioners proclaim April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 16, 2026

Ottawa County commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation designating April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month after an outreach specialist outlined local resources and awareness events. The proclamation commits the county to encourage prevention and support for survivors, and commissioners agreed to post copies locally.

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Tanya Paul, an outreach specialist for the domestic-violence advocacy program serving the region, asked the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners to proclaim April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and described upcoming awareness activities, including Wear Teal Day and a May 30 run in Salina.

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