5.10.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 09/27/2022
- By:
- Katie Schmidt, Administrative Services
Information
Title
Adopt Resolution #22-218 Proclaiming October 2022 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Purpose/Background:
Purpose: To adopt a resolution showing the City of Ramsey's support in proclaiming Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Background: A request was received from the Alexandra House to formally recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A request for Domestic Violence Awareness was also received from the Purple Lights initiative. Each year, throughout Anoka Country, October is officially recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Counties and cities all over the United States take this opportunity to honor this month through an official proclamation. In choosing to locally proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the City of Ramsey shows its recognition of both the gravity of the problem and the importance of the ongoing work to create a violence-free community in Anoka County. Council has adopted such resolution in the past, and staff is requesting Council do so for 2022 as well. The proclamation will add to the chorus of voices insisting that women, men, and children all have a right to seek peace and safety in their lives.
The City will be lighting portions of the City Municipal Center with purple lights to help raise awareness of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
A representative from Alexandra House will be attending the meeting to share a brief presentation about Domestic Violence Awareness Month and answer any questions.
A copy of Ramsey's proclamation will be displayed at the Alexandra House and shared on social media.
Background: A request was received from the Alexandra House to formally recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A request for Domestic Violence Awareness was also received from the Purple Lights initiative. Each year, throughout Anoka Country, October is officially recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Counties and cities all over the United States take this opportunity to honor this month through an official proclamation. In choosing to locally proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the City of Ramsey shows its recognition of both the gravity of the problem and the importance of the ongoing work to create a violence-free community in Anoka County. Council has adopted such resolution in the past, and staff is requesting Council do so for 2022 as well. The proclamation will add to the chorus of voices insisting that women, men, and children all have a right to seek peace and safety in their lives.
The City will be lighting portions of the City Municipal Center with purple lights to help raise awareness of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
A representative from Alexandra House will be attending the meeting to share a brief presentation about Domestic Violence Awareness Month and answer any questions.
A copy of Ramsey's proclamation will be displayed at the Alexandra House and shared on social media.
Funding Source:
Not Applicable.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Council adopt the resolution proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution #22-218 Proclaiming October 2022 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 09/22/2022 11:35 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Katie Schmidt
- Started On:
- 09/09/2022 11:34 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 09/22/2022