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� Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern David Rice,District 4
y Craig Cates,District 1
James K. Scholl,District 3
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Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Regular Meeting
April 15, 2026
Agenda Item Number: B6
26-0760
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Kacey Hunt 305-292-4512
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring April 19 - 25, 2026 as Florida
Mosquito Control Awareness Week.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Florida Mosquito Control Awareness Week celebrates the Mosquito
Control professionals and educates the residents of Monroe County about the important work they do,
the dangers of mosquito-borne illnesses and what to do to prevent the spread of disease.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: n/a
INSURANCE REQUIRED: No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Proclaim April 19—25, 2026 as Florida Mosquito Control
Awareness Week in Monroe County.
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Mayor's Proclamation declaringApril - , 2026 as Florida MosquitoAwareness
Week.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
Florida Mosquito Control Awareness Week
April 19-25, 2026
WHEREAS, mosquitoes have historically posed significant threats to public health, quality of
life, and economic vitality of the state of Florida by transmitting diseases such as dengue, Zika,
chikungunya, as well as West Nile virus; and
WHEREAS, effective mosquito control is ESSENTIAL for protecting residents and visitors, by
fostering tourism, safeguarding outdoor recreation, and ensuring the continued vitality of
Florida's communities; and
WHEREAS, Florida Mosquito Control Awareness Week, observed April 19-25, 2026, serves to
inform and educate the public about the importance of mosquito control, personal protection
measures, and the role of professional mosquito control programs in disease prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has demonstrated a longstanding,
steadfast commitment to protecting public health through science-based mosquito surveillance,
control operations,public education, and innovative research initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the dedicated professionals of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District work
tirelessly to reduce mosquito populations, respond to emerging threats, and enhance the quality
of life for residents and visitors throughout the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, community participation, including eliminating standing water and taking
preventive measures, is a critical component of successful mosquito control efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that I, Michelle Lincoln, Mayor of Monroe
County, Florida, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners and the citizens of Monroe
County, do hereby recognizes April 19-25, 2026, as
FLORIDA MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK
and encourages all residents to learn about mosquito prevention, support local mosquito control
efforts, and join in recognizing the important contributions of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control
District.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of Monroe
County, Florida, to be affixed this 151h day of April, 2026.
Michelle Lincoln, Mayor