Memorandum
Date: May 6, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Community Action Month
Executive Summary:
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 AS
COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH
WHEREAS, Community Action creates pathways to prosperity by helping hardworking families achieve economic independence rather than keeping them reliant on government assistance; and
WHEREAS, Community Action is built on innovative, responsive, and efficient programs that are uniquely tailored to meet local needs; and
WHEREAS, Community Action delivers high-impact, cost-effective results that generate a significant return on investment for local communities; and
WHEREAS, Community Action invests in private-sector job creation and career training, ensuring that communities grow through free-market solutions; and
WHEREAS, Community Action agencies are trusted pillars of the community that engage volunteers who donate their time to advance local progress, support working families, and contribute to lasting community success; and
WHEREAS, Community Action programs are both necessary and popular - delivering effective, high-quality assistance that strengthens community resilience and fosters local prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim May 2025 as Community Action Month in recognition of the hard work and dedication of North Coast Opportunities and Community Action agencies across the United States.
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Recommended Action: Adopt Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Community Action Month