Council Spotlight
Mattie Stepanek Peace Day
On July 15, 2025, Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke, Sidney Katz and Gabe Albornoz present a proclamation for Mattie Stepanek Peace Day, a day that has been recognized at the local, state, and national levels.
Mattie J.T. Stepanek was a bestselling teen poet, humanitarian, and peace activist from Montgomery County who, in his nearly 14 years of life, inspired people around the world with his message of hope, compassion, and peace through his “Heartsongs.”