HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION re Women's DayJEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: March 2, 2026
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming Saturday, March 8, 2026 as Women's Day
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Board will consider approval of the proclamation declaring March 8, 2026 as Women's Day. The Board
commits to continuing to recognize that women are integral to our community as leaders, artists, mothers,
caregivers, elders, employees, volunteers, activists and in countless other roles that make significant
contributions to the fabric, stability and well-being of our community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Declaring Saturday, March 8, 2026 as Women's Day.
REVIEWED BY:
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on August 26, 1920, after decades of hard-fought advocacy, women won the right to
vote, and our Nation moved one step closer to living out our sacred ideal that all people are created
equal. On Women's Equality Day, we honor"the movement for universal suffrage that led to the 19th
Amendment, celebrate the progress of women over the years, and renew our commitment to advancing
gender equity and protecting women's rights; and,
WHEREAS, with the ratification of the 19th Amendment, millions of women across the country
were finally able to make their voices heard in our elections. Yet many women of color who helped lead
the universal suffrage movement were effectively denied those rights until the Voting Rights Act passed
47 years later. Today, the struggle to ensure that every American can cast their ballot continues. Women
are less likely to have time to vote in -person with increased caregiving demands and a disproportionate
share of low -wage, inflexible work. The right to vote and to have that vote counted is essential to the
future of our democracy; and
WHEREAS, all Americans should have the opportunity to fully participate in society — no one's
rights should be denied because of their gender. As the US Supreme Court, the Federal Government and
States across the country strip women of their ability to make decisions about their own bodies, families,
and futures, we remain dedicated to protecting access to critical reproductive health care, regardless of
gender, race, zip code, or income. We will continue to defend the right of all people to live free from
gender -based violence; and,
WHEREAS, as we continue our work to advance gender equity and equality, let us celebrate the
contributions of women throughout our history and honor the stories that have too often gone untold. Let us
recognize that fundamental freedoms are interconnected, when opportunities for women are withheld, we all
suffer, and when women's lives are improved, we all gain. Let us strive to create a Nation where every woman
and girl knows that her possibilities know no bounds in America; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County strives for inclusiveness and non-discrimination. On Women's Equality
Day, we celebrate the trailblazers who fought to deliver a better future for America's daughters. We
recognize the work that remains to ensure that everyone can fully participate in our democracy and make
fundamental choices about their health and bodies. We strive to uphold our Nation's promise of equality
for all people; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
hereby proclaims March 8, 2026 as:
Women's Day
In Jefferson County, and encourage all visitors and residents of the Olympic Peninsula to join in celebrating the
spirit of and dedication to the women in our community.
APPROVED this 2°d day of March, 2026.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, Chair
Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board Heidi Eisenhour, Member