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Tamarac commission declares city 'anti-bullying, anti-hate' in 5-0 vote after broad public support

2939201 · April 9, 2025
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The commission unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by Commissioner Crystal Patterson directing staff to develop policies and initiatives to reduce bullying and hate; dozens of residents and community groups testified in favor during a lengthy public-comment period.

The Tamarac City Commission unanimously adopted a resolution on April 9 declaring the city an "anti-bullying, anti-hate" community and directing staff to propose policies and programs to implement the change.

"This legislation is a statement that Tamarac will not tolerate hate in any form," Commissioner Crystal Patterson told the commission during the item's introduction. Patterson called the resolution timely given reported increases in…

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