Council - Regular Meeting

many blessings. Father, we just uh ask that you be with us uh during this meeting and and and and through our walks with in everyday life. Father, we just need you now more than ever. And we thank you for always being there uh to comfort us when we need you. Father, we just ask for blessings over this city and every decision made. Father, most importantly, we thank you for your son Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Mr. Lighty, if you'll call the role. I'd be happy to. Council member Hendris here. Council member Dixon here. Council member Bowling here. Council member Spence here. Council member King here. [clears throat] Council President Simmons here. Madame President, we have all six council members are in attendance and therefore a quorum is present.

Thank you very much. At this time, we will have a message from Mayor Tyler. Thank you very [clears throat] Thank you very much, Miss Simmons. I have several things for you today. The the the first I have is I would like to present a proclamation and this is the National Wear Red Day proclamation if you'll bear with me. Proclamation says, "Whereas cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, claiming the lives of one in every three woman women each year and surpassing all forms of cancer combined. And whereas nearly half of all women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, yet most women remain unaware of their personal risk factors or the unique ways heart disease can be can present in women. And whereas women often experience heart attack symptoms that differ from men, such as shortness of breath, nausea, back or jaw pain, extreme fatigue, or dizziness, which can lead to delayed treatment and poorer outcomes when these symptoms are not recognized. And whereas significant disparities persist with black, Hispanic, Latina, and indigenous women facing higher rates of cardiovascular disease and barriers to prevention, diagnosis, and equitable access to care. And whereas stroke is also a major threat to women's health as women are more likely than men to experience a stroke, more likely to die from