HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06 High Five Media DayProclamation No. 06, Series of 2024
HIGH FIVE ACCESS MEDIA DAY
WHEREAS, October 20th is considered Community Media Day, which is an annual celebration of voices
that brings awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media for all individuals to have their
voices heard;
WHEREAS, the sharing of ideas and information helps to empower the local community as well as build
common understanding and common values within a community;
WHEREAS, community media organizations provide a means for diverse communities to tell their stories,
hear each others stories, and create new stories together;
WHEREAS, community media organizations provide people with the skills necessary for the creation,
sharing, and consumption of knowledge and ideas through media;
WHEREAS, community media is an important resource for participating in local democratic policy and
processes;
WHEREAS, community media connects community organizations, schools, and local governments to their
constituents so that they can become civically engaged, express ideas, and advocate for causes;
WHEREAS, in many communities, people are not aware of the diverse and valuable programming on public,
education, and government access channels or community radio channels; and
WHEREAS, communities will benefit from increased general awareness of, viewing audiences for, and
creators of media content created by and for the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Vail Town Council do herby proclaim October 20, 2024 as High
Five Access Media Day within the Town of Vail, and all people are hereby called upon to promote the
importance of community media, training available at High Five Access Media, and programming available
on channel 5.
BE IT FURTHER Proclaimed that High Five Access Media plays a vital role in the building of our community
by broadcasting local government meeting to locals, second-home owners and visitors alike as well as
encouraging conversations about our common interests, increasing discourse around policy issues,
fostering understanding of local cultures, broadcasting local events and sharing information to improve our
lives.
Dated this 15th day of October 2024.
Vail Town Council Attest:
Travis Coggin, Mayor
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Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk