To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners’ Office
Prepared By:
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Kendra Davis, Management Analyst III, Commissioners’ Office
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Subject:
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Proclamation Establishing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The Board of County Commissioners is requested to adopt a proclamation establishing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Background and Discussion: In late 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a process to issue proclamations that meet the following criteria:
• Highlight items of importance related to Arapahoe County services, employee recognition or the County’s strategic plan;
• Promote an issue that impacts a broad range of Arapahoe County residents or employees;
• Made by an Arapahoe County resident, employee or elected official.
The attached proclamation met the above requirements and was determined eligible for approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
Alternatives: N/A
Fiscal Impact: None
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☐Be fiscally sustainable
☐Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community focused
Concurrence: The Arapahoe County Human Services Department and Gateway Domestic Violence Services concurs with this proclamation.