Neighborhood Associations RecognitionCopyrighted
May 5, 2025
City of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS # 4.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Neighborhood Associations Recognition
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Office of Shared Prosperity and
Neighborhood Support and Dubuque's Neighborhood
Associations.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
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WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque has fostered a culture that encourages residents to establish
neighborhood associations, fostering a sense of neighborhood pride with homeowners,
landlords, and tenants taking responsibility for appearance and safety; and
WHEREAS, neighborhood associations are organized and led by residents who volunteer their time,
talent and treasure to make Dubuque a better place to live, work and play; and
WHEREAS, neighborhood associations represent a collective of dedicated residents living in close
proximity who share a desire to create a neighborhood identity and encourage
engagement among neighbors and those dedicated to their neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of neighborhood associations provides a remarkable avenue for
residents to connect with one another, leverage city grant funding and resources to
enhance neighborhood amenities, and serve as advocates for the well-being of their
neighborhood.
NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD M. CAVANAGH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF, AND RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
ACKNOWLEDGE AND CELEBRATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALL NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATIONS TO THE BETTERMENT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND OVERALL
COMMUNITY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 5t" day of May 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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2025: Submitted by Temwa Phiri. Accepted by: Thomas Lynn — Tomahawk Neighbors Association,
Matthew Phelps — Cleveland Park Neighborhood Association, and Chris Harrison — Fenelon Hill
Neighborhood Association
2024: Submitted by Anderson Sainci. Accepted by: Sandy Plumley and Robin Kennicker- Point
Neighborhood Association; Hilary Dalton- Historic Washington Neighborhood Association; and
Joseph Noll- Downtown Neighborhood Association
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