Title
A Proclamation of the City of Olympia, Washington, relating to the 2015 Capital City Pride Weekend
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to proclaim the third weekend of June 2015 to be Capital City Pride Weekend.
Report
Issue:
Whether to proclaim the third weekend of June 2015 to be Capital City Pride Weekend.
Staff Contact:
Caroline Lacey, Senior Personnel Analyst, Administrative Services, 360.753.8303
Presenter(s):
None.
Background and Analysis:
Olympia has a long history of celebrating and supporting the diversity of all its citizens and visitors. Within this culture, 25 years ago Capital City Pride organized the first small town Pride outside the relative safety of Seattle, and has continued the annual celebration since. The City-its employees, elected officials, citizens, businesses, and visitors-enthusiastically participates in the Pride festivities every year, and was recognized with a Key Community Partner Award in 2011. Proclaiming the third weekend of June 2015 to be Capital City Pride Weekend continues the public promotion of this very special relationship between the City and its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Olympia's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender citizens and their supporters will be very pleased to see the City's continued public celebration of Pride activities.
Options:
Make no proclamation about Capital City Pride Weekend.
Financial Impact:
No financial impact.