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MattersAdministrationPOL-0027-ADMIN; POL-0181-ADMINFirst seen Aug 26, 2025Last discussed Sep 2, 2025

Proclamation policy

Approved

The City’s new policy ends the issuing of proclamations and replaces a 1993 policy. Staff cited reconciliation considerations, legal and reputational risks, and the resources needed to handle about 20 requests each year.

Where it stands: Replacement policy approved Sep 2, 2025.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. September 2, 2025· Council

    City adopts policy ending proclamations

    Council repealed the old Proclamation Policy and replaced it with POL-0181-ADMIN.

    Decision: Adopted a new proclamation policy replacing the previous policy.

    Passed 4–2· Against: Scott Goodmanson, Mary Wagner

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  2. August 26, 2025· Advisory Committee

    Committee takes no action on proposed proclamation policy

    Committee considered repeal/replacement of the City's Proclamation Policy and ultimately voted to take no action.

    Decision: Rejected recommending repeal and replacement with a staff-review amendment to the proclamation policy.

    Defeated 4–4· Against: Mark Morley, Colby Harder, Keith Yacucha, Jacqui Whiteway

    Decision: Approved taking no action on the proclamation policy at this time.

    Passed 8–0

    Decision: Rejected recommending repeal and replacement of the proclamation policy as presented.

    Defeated 4–4· Against: Chris Foxall, Robin Plomp, Frazer Johnson, Nicolas Lehman

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