Yakima City Council rejects Pride Month Proclamation

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YAKIMA, Wash.-The Yakima City Council rejected a proclamation declaring June Pride Month in the City at its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21.

The City Council unanimously passed resolutions honoring missing and unidentified persons, a draft resolution proclaiming May “Mental Health Awareness Month” and the draft of an ALS proclamation. The May 21 Yakima City Council meeting is available to view online.

However, the City Council rejected a proposed proclamation declaring June LGBTQ2S+ Pride Month in Yakima by a 5-2 vote.

 

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