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Council moves draft resolution condemning antisemitism to June 2; members call for broader discussion of discrimination
Summary
Councilmembers agreed to move a draft emergency resolution condemning antisemitism to the June 2 agenda and to work on broader language addressing all forms of discrimination after lengthy discussion about council silence, a racist flyer, and a filed complaint that could affect investigations.
Councilmembers agreed to advance a draft emergency resolution condemning antisemitism and reaffirming the city’s commitment to inclusion to the June 2 agenda, while several members pressed for a broader statement that addresses discrimination against all communities.
Councilwoman Larson introduced a draft resolution read in full at the Committee of the Whole meeting May 19 that condemned antisemitic remarks reported in local news and called for public officials and community leaders to speak out. Larson said the resolution reaffirms the city’s commitment to combating antisemitism, racism and all…
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