A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROCLAMING THE WEEK OF MAY 17 – 23, 2026 AS “NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK” IN THE CITY OF POMONA WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” and WHEREAS, this week is set aside to recognize our public works professionals – including engineers, engineering technicians, inspectors, graffiti abatement crews, parks and facilities staff, streets, signal-lighting, paint and sign crews, our equipment maintenance squad, OATH team, and environmental, administrative and budget teams – and to acknowledge the substantial contributions they make to keep our city running smoothly by maintaining infrastructure, roadways, and providing critical services that support the daily lives of our community; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department carries out these essential services with only 90 dedicated staff members who build, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that supports daily life in Pomona, including city facilities and community centers, illegal dumping collection, street tree maintenance, traffic safety, and roadway repairs; and WHEREAS, Public Works is often considered “the silent arm of public safety,” operating without fanfare, yet providing vital support to emergency response partners, by protecting essential services and restoring them following an emergency; and WHEREAS, these critical services could not be possible without the dedication and professionalism of Public Works personnel at all levels of government, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and safeguarding the essential infrastructure and services that our citizens rely on.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA hereby proclaim the week of May 17 – 23, 2026 as:
“NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK”
Dated this 18th day of May 2026