Proclamation: INDEPENDENT MEDIA WEEK - 2009
VOICES*FOR*THE*VOICELESS, 22.04.2009 17:28
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Stromberg, Mayor of Ashland, do hereby proclaim the week of April 19 - 25, 2009 as INDEPENDENT MEDIA WEEK and encourage all citizens to seek out and explore the rich diversity of independent media available within, and to our community.
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FULL PROCLAMATION MADE BY ASHLAND, OREGON,
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* An informed citizenry is a cornerstone of democracy.
* An informed citizenry depends on unrestrained press, which provides greater access to information, more points of view and greater diversity of thought and fact.
* The trend toward the consolidation of media ownership has resulted in journalistic practices that hinder public awareness by excluding or marginalizing minority and dissenting viewpoints.
* Fewer media voices can result in homogenized messaging and the silencing of many points of view.
* Democratic principles support the case for more independent media in this country, not less.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Stromberg, Mayor of Ashland, do hereby proclaim the week of April 19 - 25, 2009 as INDEPENDENT MEDIA WEEK and encourage all citizens to seek out and explore the rich diversity of independent media available within, and to our community.
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The above was proclaimed at the April 7, 2009 Ashland City Council meeting.
