Standing Against Human Trafficking: Honored to Receive a Proclamation from the City of Scottsdale

Today, I was deeply honored to receive an official Proclamation from the Scottsdale City Council, presented by Mayor Lisa Borowsky, recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and acknowledging the work behind the Not In Our City initiative.

This was more than a ceremonial moment — it was a call to action.

Human trafficking is one of the greatest moral crises of our time. It hides in shadows, preys on the vulnerable, and destroys lives in silence. And yet, across our communities, there are people committed to saying no more. To standing guard. To speaking up. To protecting those who cannot protect themselves.

That is what Not In Our City represents: a united stance that exploitation, trafficking, and abuse will find no refuge here.

Receiving this proclamation was a humbling reminder that this fight belongs to all of us — civic leaders, faith leaders, law enforcement, nonprofits, business owners, and everyday residents who refuse to look the other way.

What made this moment especially meaningful was having the proclamation presented by Mayor Lisa Borowsky. Her leadership and willingness to elevate this issue shows the heart of someone who understands the importance of protecting the most vulnerable among us. I am grateful for her commitment and for the unanimous support of the Scottsdale City Council.

As we step into the month of January — Human Trafficking Awareness Month — may this serve as a reminder:

We must stay vigilant.

We must stay compassionate.

We must stay united.

Because trafficking does not stop on its own.

It stops when communities take a stand.

To everyone who supports this mission — thank you.

This proclamation strengthens our resolve.

The fight continues, and together, we will protect our cities and our children.