BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The city of Battle Creek is working to recognize Juneteenth as a city holiday.
This proposal is set to be introduced at the next city meeting on Tuesday, February 15th.
Proposed city ordinance Number 03-2022 would add Juneteenth as an official city holiday in Battle Creek. If passed, it would give city workers a paid holiday but administrators say the public would not see any interruption to essential services.
The proposed ordinance will be introduced at its first reading on Tuesday night at the city commission meeting where officials say in order for it to be adopted, it must be pass its first and second readings.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the U.S. commemorating the emancipation of African-American slaves, and often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the U.S. since 1865.
Proposed city ordinance Number 03-2022 can be reviewed by clicking on the link below.
https://battlecreek.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=4336&MeetingID=587
