HomeMy WebLinkAboutSunshine WeekPROCLAMATION
SUNSHINE WEEK
WHEREAS, James Madison, the father of our federal Constitution, wrote that "consent of the
governed" requires that the people be able to "arm themselves with the power which knowledge
gives"; and
WHEREAS, an open and accessible government is vital to establishing and maintaining the
people's trust and confidence in their government and in the government's ability to effectively serve
the people; and
WHEREAS, the protection of every person's right of access to public records and government
meetings is a high priority of Jefferson County, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) is committed to openness
and transparency in all aspects of county government and seeks to set a high standard in this regard;
and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County intends to hold all open public meetings in a hybrid format
whenever practical to allow for greater accessibility for the public, and will allow for in -person
attendance as physical space and health and safety protocols allow.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners joins members of the news media and many jurisdictions throughout Washington
State and our nation in proclaiming the week of March 15, 2026, which includes the anniversary of
the birth of James Madison, a founder of our federal constitution, as
SUNSHINE WEEK
and during this Sunshine Week and throughout the year, the BoCC commits to continuing to enhance
the public's access to government records and information, to increase information provided
electronically and online, and to ensuring that all meetings of deliberative bodies under its
jurisdiction, and their committees, are fully noticed and open to the public. We encourage all people
to join us in observing the importance of transparency and openness in a free society.
PROCLAIMED this 16' day of March, 2026.
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Caro Gallaway, CMC,
Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
AGENDA REQUEST
Board of County Commissioners
Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board
March 16, 2026
PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the Week of March 15, 2026 as
Sunshine Week
The Board will consider approval of the proclamation proclaiming the week of March 15, 2026 as Sunshine
Week. The Board commits to continuing to enhance the public's access to government records and
information provided electronically and online, and to ensure that all meetings of deliberative bodies under its
jurisdiction, and their committees, are fully noticed and open to the public; and we encourage all people to
join in observing the importance of transparency and openness in a free society.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming the Week of March 15, 2026 as Sunshine Week.
REVIEWED BY:
Jos . Peters, County Administrator Date