NEVADA CITY, Calif. May 27, 2025 – Today’s Nevada County Board of Supervisors’ agenda contained a Proclamation proclaiming the month of June as Nevada County Pride Month. District 2 Supervisor Robb Tucker pulled the item from consent and said this resolution specifically shouldn’t be on the consent portion of the agenda. “I just don’t know if these symbolic resolutions that are somewhat controversial is what we should be doing here at the county.” He abstained on the vote that passed 4-0.
To be clear, Supervisor Tucker absolutely has the right to vote for or against any item on the agenda. In fact, it’s the job he was elected to do. So why abstain? That is inconsistent with the position he articulated this morning. If he believes a proclamation is inappropriate, misguided or not consistent with his values, take a stand and vote against it.
Some of the “symbolic resolutions” Supervisor Tucker voted on since the five months he’s been in office:
- Resolution proclaiming February 11 as “211 Day” in Nevada County
- Resolution proclaiming the month of March 2025 as “Youth Art Month” in Nevada County.
- Resolution proclaiming February 2025 as “Grand Jury Awareness Month” in Nevada County.
- Certificate of Recognition celebrating Rotary Club of Grass Valley for over 100 years of Rotary “Service Above Self” to the citizens of Nevada County.
- Resolution proclaiming April 7 through 11, 2025, as “Eligibility and Employment Week” in Nevada County.
- Resolution Proclaiming April 7 through 13, 2025, as “Public Health Week” in Nevada County.
- Resolution proclaiming April 7 through 11, 2025, as “Eligibility and Employment Week” in Nevada County.
- Resolution proclaiming April 2025 as “Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month” in Nevada County.
- Resolution supporting and proclaiming April 22, 2025, as “Earth Day” in Nevada County.
- Resolution proclaiming April 6 through 12, 2025, as “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in Nevada County.
- Resolution proclaiming June 21, 2025, as “North San Juan Cherry Festival Day” in Nevada County.
- Resolution proclaiming May 2025 as “Older Americans Month” in Nevada County.
- Resolution recognizing May 15, 2025, as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as “Police Week” in Nevada County.
- Resolution proclaiming May 2025 as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in Nevada County
- Resolution proclaiming May 17, 2025, as “Armed Forces Day” in Nevada County.
The text of the proclamation reads:
WHEREAS, members of the public request the County of Nevada to proclaim June as Nevada County “Pride Month” to celebrate the community; and
WHEREAS, Nevada County is a place where individuals and families of all backgrounds can live, work, and contribute to a safe, respectful, a prosperous community; and
WHEREAS, Nevada County recognizes the importance of freedom, and is dedicated to fostering an environment that values acceptance of all its residents and prevents discrimination based on sexual orientation or any other protected class; and
WHEREAS, Nevada County upholds the importance of personal freedom and the dignity of all its residents, including the right of every individual to live free from unlawful discrimination; and
WHEREAS, Nevada County recognizes the importance of community-wide events that bring residents together, foster understanding, and promote civility among people of differing viewpoints and backgrounds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Nevada, California hereby proclaims June as Nevada County “Pride Month”, recognizing the contributions of LGBTQ+ residents to our community and affirming the County’s commitment to freedom, equal treatment under the law, and respect for all citizens.
All three cities and town in Nevada County issue similar proclamations and Nevada City streets will be decorated on June 1st with pride flags, donated by YubaNet.
Watch the discussion and the public comment on this item.
