Mayor Nancy Backus has issued a proclamation ending the curfew order and civil emergency in the City of Auburn. The curfew, declared Sunday, May 31, was ordered due to looting, vandalism, and destruction of property.

City of Auburn Communications Division Manager Kalyn Brady confirmed Auburn Police did not arrest or detain anyone for breaking the curfew order since its issuance on Sunday.

Looters burglarized and vandalized several stores surrounding The Outlet Collection on Sunday, June 1. Auburn Police Commander Mike Hirman confirmed Monday that police had information of potential looting or vandalism planned at the Lakeland Towncenter that evening. In a proactive measure, Auburn police staged in and around the community, monitoring for activity. There was no looting or vandalism. The planned protest Tuesday dispersed peacefully at the curfew.

On Thursday night a social media post stated an undercover officer informed local businesses bricks had been staged, advising looters were expected. “I don’t have any knowledge of an undercover officer warning businesses about the bricks last night, or that they were advised to board up the glass. I also have not heard any information about bricks around town last night. There have been no threats or signs of looting in Auburn after the initial onslaught a few days ago.” said Hirman.

Read the Full Proclamation

EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION 2020-07

A PROCLAMATION ENDING THE CIVIL EMERGENCY RELATING TO LOOTING ACTIVITIES, VANDALISM, AND DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, AND TERMINATING THE CURFEW ORDER

WHEREAS, on May 31, 2020, the Mayor issued Emergency Proclamation 2020-06 pursuant to Auburn City Code 9.04.010 declaring a civil emergency relating to looting activities, vandalism, and destruction of property; and

WHEREAS, on the same date, the Mayor issued an emergency order imposing a curfew between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., which curfew order would typically have terminated after 48 hours; and

WHEREAS, the City Council through Resolution No. 5526 extended the curfew to June 6, 2020; and

WHEREAS, on this date, June 5, 2020, the Mayor, in consultation with the Police Chief, concluded that the emergency has been abated and the curfew is no longer necessary to protect the health, safety, welfare, and property of Auburn residents and businesses.

NOW THEREFORE I, Nancy Backus, Mayor of the City of Auburn, Proclaim as follows:

Section 1. The state of emergency related to looting activities, vandalism, and destruction of property no longer exits and the order imposing a curfew is terminated.

Section 2. As soon as practicable I will advise and consult with the City Council with respect to all actions taken under the authority of this Proclamation.

Section 4. This Proclamation will take effect on my signature.