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Residents and advocates urge Tuolumne County supervisors to condemn Jamestown attack; no resolution adopted
Summary
Dozens of residents, advocates and a state legislative representative urged the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors to adopt a formal resolution condemning violence targeted at LGBTQ+ people after a Jamestown assault investigators are treating as a potential hate crime. The board heard pleas but did not adopt a resolution at the meeting.
Dozens of residents and advocacy groups urged the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 4 to adopt a formal resolution condemning violence directed at LGBTQ+ people after a Jan. attack in Jamestown that local law enforcement is investigating as a potential hate crime. Speakers pressed the board to show explicit support for the victim, call out hatred, and take steps to protect queer residents.
Advocacy leader Morgan Rain, who identified herself as executive director of “Cal Bridal Sierras,” asked the board to introduce and pass a county resolution that “condemns LGBTQ+ violence” and signaled concern that the assault was motivated by the victim’s identity. Mary Smith, who said she was speaking with the consent of the victim and…
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