TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Board of Supervisors
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Mulheren
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Proclamation Declaring June 19, 2023, as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" in Mendocino County
(Sponsor: Supervisor Mulheren)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Proclamation declaring June 19, 2023, as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board routinely adopts proclamations in recognition of significant events and accomplishments.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
This Proclamation is submitted by members of Mendocino County's Racial Equity and Justice Committee (REAJC), and Supervisor Mulheren. The REAJC was founded in 2020 with the mission to identify, expose and eliminate systemic racism for Mendocino County employees and stakeholders. REAJC goals include raising awareness of racial inequities in Mendocino County employment practices, decreasing systemic racism in hiring practices and increasing dialogue about systemic racism with staff, their supervisors and directors through trainings and discussions. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States and is observed nationally on an annual basis on June 19. By this Proclamation, the REAJC hopes to increase knowledge of Juneteenth to all Mendocino County residents.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
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