HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/2025 - Declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in MarysvilleESI.1891
MARYSVILLE
WASHINGTON
PROCLAMATION
Declaring October 2025 as Domestic
Violence Awareness Month in Marysville
WHEREAS,domestic violence is widespread and affects more than 4 million Americans
each year,including women and men of every race,religion,culture,status
and income level;and
WHEREAS,in the United States,one in three women and one in four men have
experienced some form of physical violence from an intimate partner;and
WHEREAS,domestic violence costs the nation billions of dollars annually in medical
expenses,police and court costs,shelters,foster care,sick leave,
absenteeism and non-productivity;and
WHEREAS,about 28%of women in Washington state face stalking victimization in their
lifetime;and
WHEREAS,in 2024 Marysville Police had 673 cases involving a domestic violence
offense,a 40%increase in cases over 2023,and made 573 related arrests;
and
WHEREAS,Domestic Violence Services,a non-profit organization serving Snohomish
County since 1976,provides emergency shelter and comprehensive,
confidential services to all victims of domestic abuse,and is available 24/7
by calling 425-25-ABUSE;and
WHEREAS,the City of Marysville joins DVS Snohomish County along with local
community service agencies,volunteer organizations and churches to help
heighten community awareness about this important issue and let victims
and families know that we care;and
WHEREAS,in partnership with DVS,the City of Marysville is hosting a free public
Domestic Violence Resource Fair on Wednesday.Oct.8,in Comeford Park.
NOW.THEREFORE I,JON NEHRING,MAYOR,on behalf of the City Council and our
community,do hereby proclaim October 2025 as
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Marysville.I encourage all residents to join our community's effort to
#BreakTheSilence to support domestic violence programs and resources for victims and
families.
Under my hand and seal this twenty-second day of September,2025.
THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE