HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 2024 Government Communicators DayGOVERNMENT COMMUNICATORS DAY
February 24, 2024
WHEREAS, the role of government communications professions is to inform, educate and engage
their communities; and
WHEREAS, robust communication in government creates trust and inspires residents to take action
and be involved; and
WHEREAS, government communications create relationships and calls to action, build awareness
and understanding through storytelling, engage and foster engagement on civic issues
and use all channels to include people in critical decisions; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to have strong communications in government because it is a foundational
element of living in a democracy where citizens have the freedom to make their voice
heard; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina is proud and has deep gratitude and recognition for government
communicators’ professionalism, dedication, hard work, commitment, enthusiasm and
sacrifice;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby proclaim February 24, 2024
as
GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATORS DAY
and encourage all residents to thank the members of the City staff who have dedicated their careers to
ensure the City of Edina has effective, impactful and successful communication strategies that resonate
and are relevant.
Dated this 20th day of February 2024.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor