CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
Proclamation
Recognizing Jim Corbett/ Mr. Music Day in Sebastopol, Sept. 15, 2026 Whereas, the sharing of music and messages of peace contribute to a deeper sense of community and compassion in all places, including here in Sebastopol; Whereas, the sources of shared music and messages of peace should be cherished and honored; Whereas, one of those enduring sources has been the musicianship, teaching and inspirations from Sebastopol’s own Jim Corbett, also known as Mr. Music;
Whereas, Mr. Music has taught thousands of local young students to sing and love music; Whereas, Mr. Music has led his Love Choir in song and harmony at numerous events in our Sebastopol Town Plaza and elsewhere in our community;
Whereas, Mr. Jim Corbett has been honored as a Sebastopol Citizen of the Year and has lent his leadership and efforts of community building to our Sebastopol Cultural and Community Center, the Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis annual Fireworks Shows and at numerous local Rotary Club events;
Whereas, foremost, Mr. Music is the founder of the Peacetown USA summer concerts and gatherings in 2012 and established Sebastopol as the undisputed home zip code, 95472, of Peacetown USA;
Whereas, Sebastopol’s Peacetown is “a beautiful place to be and the door is always open;” Whereas, Mr. Corbett and Peacetown promotes the principles of peace as the most powerful source of energy in the universe and is an infinite source as it flows among all people in total abundance;
Whereas, Peacetown celebrates the ways of being in Peacetown to include: Be Kind; Be Happy; Be Grateful; Create Beauty; Build Community; Love Your Neighbor; Choose Love Over Fear; Laugh, Sing, Dance, and Play; Meditate and/or Pray Everyday; Love Yourself as a Divine Being; and See Others as Divine Beings;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Jill McLewis, on behalf of the entire City Council of Sebastopol do hereby proclaim Sept. 15, 2026 to be Jim Corbett/ Mr. Music Day in the City of Sebastopol, in honor of Mr. Corbett’s many, many years of bringing music to the children and community of Sebastopol and for establishing our city as the home of Peacetown USA.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Great Seal of the City of Sebastopol this day, September 15, 2026
Jill McLewis
Mayor, City of Sebastopol