The Redmond City Council made a significant declaration during their recent meeting, proclaiming June 2025 as Pride Month in the city. This proclamation, presented by staff member Michael Love and supported by Laurel Williams from the employee pride committee, emphasizes Redmond's commitment to its diverse LGBTQIA+ community.

The proclamation highlights the city's pride in being home to a vibrant array of gender and sexual minority communities. It acknowledges the historical significance of the Stonewall uprising in 1969, which laid the groundwork for the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. Despite progress, the proclamation stresses that there is still work to be done to ensure equality and safety for all individuals.

Redmond Pride, an event initiated in 2022, is celebrated annually on Labor Day weekend and serves as a platform for community engagement through performances, music, and resource booths. The city reaffirms its solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, especially in light of current national challenges, and encourages all residents to honor and celebrate this month.

Michael Love expressed gratitude for the support from city leadership, emphasizing the importance of solidarity during these times. The proclamation not only recognizes past achievements but also calls for continued efforts to create an inclusive environment where everyone can live authentically and safely.