Mayor Celina Benitez marked the start of Black History Month with a flag-raising ceremony and a City Proclamation in recognition and honor of the generations of African Americans who contributed to the history of our nation and continue to shape the future of our country.
Mount Rainier Police Department Chief of Police Linwood Alston and Code Inspector Ukkundo'Oohwaka led the flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on February 1.
Mayor Benitez was also joined by Councilmember Jarrett Stoltzfus, city staff, and members of the community through Facebook Livestream.