CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
Recognizing CanDo’s ProInclusion Napa
WHEREAS, the City of Napa is committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community for all residents, workers, and visitors; and WHEREAS, from time to time, signs, flyers, and other displays that attempt to divide members of our community have appeared in Napa, underscoring the importance of continued efforts to promote inclusion, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging for all; and WHEREAS, in response, concerned residents formed ProInclusion Napa in 2023, which joined and became a program of Napa Valley CanDo in 2024, dedicated to promoting the core values of Respect, Acceptance, and Kindness; and WHEREAS, in 2024, ProInclusion Napa launched the Positive Poster Project, engaging youth in classrooms and at community events to explore these values and create posters reflecting their meaning, resulting in more than 500 posters, many of which have been displayed at City Hall and other community locations; and WHEREAS, in January 2026, ProInclusion Napa launched the Positive Yard Sign Campaign, distributing more than 1,100 free English/Spanish bilingual yard signs to date to empower residents to visibly promote goodwill and counteract hate speech; and WHEREAS, these efforts have been embraced by educators, community leaders, faith communities, parents, and youth, demonstrating the power of grassroots action to strengthen inclusion and unity in Napa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Scott Sedgley, Mayor of the City of Napa, along with the City Council, hereby commend and proclaim CanDo’s ProInclusion Napa for its leadership in promoting a welcoming and compassionate community through the Positive Poster Project, the Positive Yard Sign Campaign, and its ongoing commitment to Respect, Acceptance, and Kindness for all.
Dated: July 21, 2026
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SCOTT SEDLEY, MAYOR
CITY OF NAPA
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