Mayor Hayes' Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation

Friday, June 2nd, is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The community is encouraged to wear orange throughout the weekend in support of gun violence awareness.

On Monday, May 22, 2023 during the City of Lexington City Council meeting, Mayor Jason Hayes made a proclamation that the City of Lexington will observe Friday, June 2nd as Gun Violence Awareness Day. The proclamation was presented by City Councilman, Jim Myers. Thank you, Mayor Hayes, for your support of this cause and thank you to the City Council for supporting our 1st annual “Community Against Gun Violence Block Party” by granting $2,250 in the Neighborhood Revitalization funds. Your generous support will truly help us make this event a huge success!

Check out these recordings:

Gun Violence Awareness Presentation

Mayor Jason Hayes' Proclamation