Resolution Honoring the 10-Year Anniversary of the El Faro Shipwreck
October 28, 2025
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2024 | D&E Land Co., LLC | $6,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2024 | D&E Land Co., LLC | $6,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Russell Betts for At Large DHS Mayor, 2024 | D&E Land Co. LLC | $5,500 | - | Aug 2024 |
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2024 | D&E Land Co., LLC | $5,000 | - | Feb 2024 |
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2020 | D&E Land Co., LLC | $3,500 | - | Sep 2020 |
| Russell Betts for At Large DHS Mayor, 2024 | Gurgen Hakobyan | $2,900 | Restaurant Owner | Oct 2024 |
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2020 | Adam Regiaba | $2,500 | N/A | Oct 2020 |
| Tiffany Moore Russell | Monisha Perkins | $2,500 | media<br>consultant | Dec 2025 |
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2020 | Arthur Atinizian | $2,500 | N/A | Oct 2020 |
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2020 | DHS1, LLC | $2,500 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Russell Betts for At Large DHS Mayor, 2024 | DHS1, LLC | $2,500 | - | Oct 2024 |
| Russell Betts for At Large DHS Mayor, 2024 | Victor Butte | $2,000 | Business Owner | Oct 2024 |
| Russell Betts for At Large DHS Mayor, 2024 | IBEW Local Union 440 PAC | $2,000 | - | Nov 2024 |
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2024 | Victor Butte | $2,000 | Owner | Jul 2024 |
| Russell Betts for At Large DHS Mayor, 2024 | United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 167 PAC | $1,500 | - | Sep 2024 |
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2024 | Paula Terifaj | $1,500 | Veterinarian | Jul 2024 |
| Russell Stuart for School Board 2024 | Russell Stuart for Beverly Hills City Council 2024 | $1,139 | - | Jul 2024 |
| Russell Stuart for School Board 2024 | Russell Stuart for Beverly Hills City Council 2024 | $1,139 | - | Jul 2024 |
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2024 | Christopher Melendres | $1,000 | Property Manager | Jul 2024 |
| Re-Elect Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs City Council 2024 | Christopher Melendres | $1,000 | Property Manager | Jul 2024 |
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The Frame
This serves as an official act of public rerd recognizing the 2015 maritime disaster that resulted in the loss of 33 crew members, many of whom had ties to the Jacksonville area.
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Families of the El Faro crew
The resolution serves as a formal public acknowledgment of the loss of their family members.
Jacksonville residents
The resolution is a symbolic act of remembrance and does not impose new requirements or services on the public.
Last recorded activity October 28, 2025.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The resolution commemorates the 10-year anniversary of the sinking of the El Faro container ship.
- The resolution honors the lives lost during the maritime disaster.
- The resolution acknowledges the enduring impact of the tragedy on the Jacksonville community.
- The resolution was introduced on October 14, 2025.
- The resolution was approved by a committee vote of 7-0 on October 20, 2025.
- The resolution was approved by the full City Council with an 18-0 vote on October 28, 2025.
- The file number for this resolution is 2025-0787-A.
Why It Matters
This serves as an official act of public rerd recognizing the 2015 maritime disaster that resulted in the loss of 33 crew members, many of whom had ties to the Jacksonville area.
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Legislative Timeline
The resolution moved through the committee and full council approval process in exactly two weeks.
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