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1 PROCLAMATION _
• A well-informed citizenry is a cornerstone of democracy.
>i_= An informed citizenry depends on an objective, responsible and
unrestrained press, which provides greater access to accurate
° information, more points of view and greater diversity of thought and
fact. The trend toward the consolidation of media ownership has resulted in
° fewer media voices which can cause a homogenized message and a lack of variety in points of view.
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° Democratic principles support the case for more independent media in this country, with many editorial points of view.~
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council and Mayor, on behalf of the citizens
of Ashland, do hereby proclaim the week of April 26 - May 2, 2015 as r
ENT MEDIA WEEK
INDEPEND
and encourage all Ashland citizens to seek out and explore the rich diversity J ➢ T,
of independent media available within, and to our community.'
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Dated this 7th day of April, 2015
Jo1~In Str berg, Mayor
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Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
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