Resolution
Res 0218-2026
Resolution declaring August 2 annually as James Baldwin Day in the City of New York to honor his legacy as a groundbreaking essayist, novelist, playwright, poet, and civil rights activist, who fought racial and sexual discrimination with candor, sensitivity, and lasting influence
Documents
Committee reports, fiscal impact statements and bill text, hosted by Legistar.
- Bill text Res. No. 218 ↗
- Agenda February 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda ↗
- Hearing Transcript Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26 ↗
- Committee Report Committee Report 8/13/26 ↗
- Committee Report Committee Report - Stated Meeting ↗
- Agenda August 13, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda ↗
Considered at
| Date | Body | Action | Result | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | City Council | Approved, by Council | Pass | — |
Legislative history
| Date | Body | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | City Council | Approved, by Council | Pass |
| 2026-08-13 | Committee on Civil and Human Rights | Hearing Held by Committee | — |
| 2026-08-13 | Committee on Civil and Human Rights | Approved by Committee | Pass |
| 2026-02-12 | City Council | Referred to Comm by Council | — |
| 2026-02-12 | City Council | Introduced by Council | — |