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Matter SCC-129645

Adopt Proclamation declaring June 2026 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Santa Clara County. (Lee)

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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The document is a proclamation from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, recommending the adoption of a proclamation to declare June 2026 as 'Gun Violence Awareness Month' in Santa Clara County. The recommendation comes from Supervisor Otto Lee, who is the President of the Board.

Key points
  • The proclamation is for Gun Violence Awareness Month.
  • The recommended action is to adopt the proclamation for June 2026.
  • The document is from the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County.
  • Supervisor Otto Lee is the President of the Board.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 129645 DATE: June 23, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Gun Violence Awareness Month RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Proclamation declaring June 2026 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Santa Clara County. (Lee) ATTACHMENTS: • Gun Violence Awareness Month Proclamation Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams (PDF) Page 1 of 1
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Gun Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County proclaims June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month. The proclamation highlights the public health crisis of gun violence in the county, emphasizing the need for multifaceted strategies to reduce it. It mentions the collaboration between local government and community organizations to address the root causes of violence and promote safe practices. The proclamation aligns with the national designation of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Key points
  • Gun violence is a significant public health crisis in Santa Clara County, averaging 76 lives lost annually from 2016 to 2025.
  • Effective reduction of gun violence requires comprehensive, community-based strategies.
  • The proclamation emphasizes reframing community safety as a public health issue.
  • Local organizations are committed to evidence-based strategies to prevent gun violence.
  • The County Public Health Department's campaign promotes safe gun storage and community collaboration.
  • June is designated as National Gun Violence Awareness Month.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 0E088D42-3ED1-8C99-8327-A610641DDCEF WHEREAS, gun violence is a pervasive public health crisis in Santa Clara County that has claimed an average of 76 lives annually from 2016 to 2025 and has left countless others with lasting physical and emotional wounds, and communities across the county stand witness to the devastating impacts of gun violence on families, neighborhoods, schools, and community spaces; WHEREAS, effective reduction of gun violence requires a multifaceted approach that includes comprehensive, population-level, and community-based strategies that address gun violence before it occurs; uses diverse frameworks to analyze policies, practices, and decision-making processes; and fosters collaboration between local government and community-based organizations, including sharing education, public safety, and mental health resources; WHEREAS, using diverse approaches to reduce gun violence includes reframing community safety as a public health issue and focusing on prevention through addressing the root causes of violence, like poverty, lack of access to health care, inequitable access to education, domestic violence, and unstable housing; WHEREAS,...