Whereas, August 26th holds great historical significance as it marks the day in 1920 when the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was certified, granting women the right to vote and a monumental step towards gender equality;
Whereas, Women's Equality Day serves as a poignant reminder of the continuing efforts toward gender equality and to eliminate discrimination and bias that women face in all facets of life; Whereas, the City of Glendale is committed to advancing women’s equality through its policies, programs, and partnerships, including its signing of the California Equal Pay Pledge on February 27, 2024, reaffirming its commitment to workplace equity and equal pay;
Whereas, the City of Glendale remains dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community in which all residents have meaningful opportunities to participate, contribute, and succeed, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or background;
Whereas, the City of Glendale will host its annual Women’s Equality Day event in 2026 to bring the community together to inform, empower, celebrate, and support women and girls and to advance dialogue around the issues that affect their lives and opportunities;
Whereas, women have played an integral role in Glendale’s history and continued progress, making significant contributions to the City’s social, cultural, economic, civic, and political life and serving as leaders, innovators, advocates, educators, entrepreneurs, and community builders;
Whereas, the City of Glendale’s Commission on the Status of Women continues its important work to remain informed about current and emerging issues, policies, and legislation affecting the well-being and advancement of women and girls, with a focus on women in the workplace, women’s health and safety, women in the budget, women in the military and military families, and women in postsecondary education; and
Whereas, Women’s Equality Day provides an important opportunity for the City of Glendale to reflect on the progress achieved, recognize the women whose leadership and advocacy have advanced equality, and reaffirm its commitment to empowering women and girls and expanding opportunities for them to thrive in every facet of life; Now, therefore, I, Ardashes “Ardy” Khassakhian, Mayor of the City of Glendale, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2026 as
Women’s Equality Day
in the city of Glendale, California, and encourage all residents to celebrate the achievements of women, honor the progress made toward equality, and join in advancing a more equitable and inclusive future for women and girls.
Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian, Mayor
August 25, 2026