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Auburn council condemns racist and antisemitic demonstration and distributed hate literature
Summary
Mayor Amara delivered a statement during public comment condemning a recent hooded, masked protest and the distribution of hate literature in Auburn and said the city stands united against racism and antisemitism; Auburn Police and Placer County Sheriff's Office were credited for community safety response.
During the public comment portion of the meeting, Mayor Amara addressed an incident in which masked, hooded demonstrators passed through Auburn and distributed racist and antisemitic literature.
Mayor Amara said she had been asked by many in the community to read a statement condemning antisemitism, racism and “every form of hate.” She said the city rejects those views, praised Auburn Police Department and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office for their response, and told residents who feel threatened that “our city stands united with you and for you.” The mayor encouraged unity, dignity and inclusion as Auburn’s response and said that the council will continue to support safety for all community members.
No formal council action followed; the remarks were made during public comment and were recorded for the public record.
