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� Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
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Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Regular Meeting
April 15, 2026
Agenda Item Number: B5
26-0715
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Kacey Hunt 305-292-4512
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring April 6 - 12, 2026 as National
Public Health Week.
ITEM BACKGROUND: During the first full week of April each year, APHA brings together
communities acorss the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize
the contributions of public health and highlight the issues that are important to improving our nation.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: n/a
INSURANCE REQUIRED: No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Proclaim April 6— 12, 2026 as National Public Health Week
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Mayor's Proclamation declaringi - 1 , 2026 as Nationali .
MONROE COUNTY MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK
APRIL 6 — 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County works to
protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated
state, county, and community efforts; and
WHEREAS, National Public Health Week is an opportunity for communities
across the United States to reflect on the contributions of public health and
highlight issues such as disease control, environmental concerns, and preventable
chronic diseases; and
WHEREAS, the recent release of Monroe County's Community Health
Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan revealed our
community's priorities to be (1) Access to Care, (2) Substance Abuse and Mental
Health, and (3) Community Safety, which includes water safety, human
trafficking, and bicycle and pedestrian safety.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michelle Lincoln, Mayor of Monroe County, do hereby
proclaim April — 12, 2026 as MONROE COUNTY NATIONAL PUBLIC
HEALTH WEEK.
Michelle Lincoln, Mayor