Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers — Minutes
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June 01, 2026 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 3 of 8 Therefore, I, Derek Norton, Mayor of the City of Smyrna, do hereby honor and congratulate Adventure Outdoors and Jay Wallace on the occasion of the company's 50th Anniversary, and express the City's sincere gratitude for five decades of dedication, leadership, generosity, and lasting contributions to the City of Smyrna and its citizens. Mayor Norton stated this is personally special to him. He listed all of their support for the many community organizations in Smyrna. In honor of their community engagement and their years of service, the city will rename the street Glendale Place to Jay Wallace Way. B. PRC2026-020 Proclamation in recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, June 2026 Citywide Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. read and presented the following proclamation: A PROCLAMATION By the Mayor of the City of Smyrna In Recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month June 2026 Whereas, for more than 50 years, June has been celebrated as LGBTQ+ Pride Month nationwide in honor of the LGBTQ+ citizens that rose up and fought discriminatory laws at Stonewall; and Whereas, the historical riot at Stonewall in New York City on June 28, 1969, is considered a turning point for LGBTQ+ liberation in the United States; and Whereas, the City of Smyrna cherishes the value and dignity of each person and appreciates the importance of equality and freedom; and Whereas, all are welcome in the City of Smyrna to live, work and play, and every family, in any shape, deserves a place to call home where they are safe, happy, and supported by friends and neighbors; and Whereas, the City of Smyrna denounces prejudice and unfair discrimination based on age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical attributes as an affront to our fundamental principles; and Whereas, the City of Smyrna appreciates the cultural, civic, and economic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community; and Whereas, it is imperative that young people in our community, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, feel valued, safe, empowered, and supported by their peers and community leaders; NOW Therefore, I, Derek Norton, Mayor of the City of Smyrna, do hereby proclaim and recognize June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride month in the City of Smyrna, Georgia and urge residents to recognize the contributions made by members of the LGBTQ+ community and actively promote the principles of equality, liberty, and justice. The Pride Festival will be held on June 13 with over 70 vendors, food trucks, music, and entertainment! 7. Community Development Items 8. Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing 9. Formal Business