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Des Plaines adopts Cook County United Against Hate proclamation
Summary
The Des Plaines City Council unanimously adopted Resolution R‑197‑24 on Dec. 16, 2024, joining the Cook County United Against Hate pledge after Commissioner Scott Britton described recent antisemitic flyers in northern Cook County and urged municipal participation.
The Des Plaines City Council on Dec. 16 unanimously adopted a proclamation joining Cook County United Against Hate, a coalition that denounces racism, bigotry and hatred and pledges educational and community responses to hate incidents.
Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton addressed the council and recounted that antisemitic literature had been distributed in multiple northern Cook County neighborhoods, including his own. He told the council the campaign — which has more than 70 partner organizations — aims to ensure "there should be no home for hate in Cook County or here in Des Plaines." Commissioner Britton said the coalition coordinates with municipalities and the state's attorney’s office "to prosecute hate crimes when appropriate."
The city clerk read the resolution (R‑197‑24), which cites a rise in reported hate crimes since 2019 and commits the City of Des Plaines to join the Cook County United Against Hate pledge. Alderman Sayed moved for adoption and Alderman Brookman seconded. A roll call vote recorded ayes and the motion carried.
Mayor Andrew Gajakowski thanked Commissioner Britton and said the proclamation reflects the city's commitment to standing against hate, discrimination and violence in all forms.
Next steps: The resolution joins the city to a countywide pledge and places the city on record supporting community education and disruption of intolerance.
