Committee approves Juneteenth recognition resolution
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The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations met at 250 Broadway and approved Resolution T2026-2118 recognizing the history of Juneteenth and affirming the City’s commitment to its legacy; the vote was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, with Member Althea V. Stevens absent. Other Council Member Felder attended.
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What this means
The committee officially approved a resolution that recognizes Juneteenth as a day of hope and celebration and affirms the City’s commitment to that legacy. This approval is a formal statement of support by the committee and does not itself change city services. The action moves the resolution forward in the City Council process for further consideration.
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- Approved Resolution T2026-2118 recognizing the history of Juneteenth and affirming the City of New York’s commitment to upholding its legacy.
- Vote on the resolution: 6 affirmative (Williams, Hudson, Louis, Maloney, Ossé, Ung); 0 opposed; 1 absent (Althea V. Stevens).
- Resolution was treated as a pre-considered (P-C) item and approved by the committee.
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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
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Agenda
- Resolution recognizing the history of Juneteenth and affirming the City of New York’s commitment to upholding the legacy of Juneteenth as a day of hope and celebration
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- Resolution recognizing the history of Juneteenth and affirming the City of New York’s commitment to upholding the legacy of Juneteenth as a day of hope and celebration
Documents from this meeting
- Agendahttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2026/6/22562_A_Committee_on_Cultural_Affairs%2C_Libraries_and_International_Relations_26-06-10_Committee_Agenda.pdf
- Minuteshttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2026/6/22562_M_Committee_on_Cultural_Affairs%2C_Libraries_and_International_Relations_26-06-10_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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