HomeMy WebLinkAbout4345RESOLUTION NO. 4 3 4 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
JOIN AND MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES' PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKING
TOWARD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is committed to inclusion as a
fundamental aspect of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn adopted and updated
its Vision for the Future statement in 2000, stating: As a city of regional
significance, proud of its small town heritage as well as the diversity of its
people and neighborhoods, Auburn offers an opportunity for people of all ages
to enjoy life; and
WHEREAS, cities and towns are the best place to make inclusiveness
an everyday priority; and
WHEREAS, local elected officials can and should lead the way forward
in making inclusiveness a priority in America's cities and towns; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is committed to planning projects of
community engagement that will provide a tangible, successful experience of
community-wide collaboration and problem solving; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has designed the Partnership
for Working Toward Inclusive Communities to support cities and towns in their
commitment to inclusion; and
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WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an
inclusive community promotes citizen participation and engagement; and
WHEREAS, National League of Cities President James C. Hunt,
councilmember, Clarksburg, West Virginia, has invited local officials to join the
Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities and to make a
commitment to building more inclusive communities in their own cities and
towns.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Auburn reaffirms its
commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community, pledges
active efforts to seek to achieve that goal, and urges all citizens of the City of
Auburn to join together to support this effort.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of
this legislation.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this 'q* day of 1 2008.
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P ER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
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