Pullman City Council held their first meeting of the year, as well as their first without Glenn Johnson as mayor in 20 years. Mayor Francis Benjamin began the meeting at 7 p.m. Benjamin said last Tuesday was the last day to apply for the vacant City Council ward 1 position. A celebration for former Mayor.
The Pullman City Council voted 5 to 2 to approve restarting the submission process for the “End Racism Now” mural with clearer requirements for artists.
Joanna Bailey, Pullman Arts Commission chair, said the group put out a call for mural designs on Nov. 18.
Three artists submitted seven entries. However, two were withdrawn from one of the artists, she said.
On Feb. 9, commissioners met to review submissions, Bailey said. Their recommendation for the council included extending the call period for one month while also recommending submission five.
She said submission five has a rainbow background with the phrases “End Racism Now” and “Black Lives Matter.”