Poulsbo proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month; Esparza family accepts proclamation
September 02, 2026 | Poulsbo, Kitsap County, Washington
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Mayor Edward Stern read a city proclamation declaring Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Poulsbo, citing local demographics (about 15% of residents) and the community contributions of Hispanic and Latine people. The mayor asked Ms. Velez to read the proclamation in Spanish for the record.
Millie Esparza and her grandfather Robert joined the mayor at the podium to accept the proclamations. Millie, who said she is expecting her first child in December, thanked the council and described the proclamation as an opportunity to create "a sense of unity and safety" for Poulsbo's Hispanic and Latine neighbors.
Why it matters: The proclamation formalizes local recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month and signals municipal attention to inclusion and cultural events.
Millie Esparza and her grandfather Robert joined the mayor at the podium to accept the proclamations. Millie, who said she is expecting her first child in December, thanked the council and described the proclamation as an opportunity to create "a sense of unity and safety" for Poulsbo's Hispanic and Latine neighbors.
Why it matters: The proclamation formalizes local recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month and signals municipal attention to inclusion and cultural events.
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