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Glendale council adopts resolution condemning hateful ideologies
Summary
The Village of Glendale unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-08 reaffirming village values of respect, safety and decency and condemning hateful ideologies and rhetoric; council held a roll-call vote after the mayor read the resolution aloud.
The Village of Glendale council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-08, a statement reaffirming the village's values and condemning hateful ideologies and rhetoric.
Mayor (unnamed) read the resolution in full at the start of the organizational portion of the January meeting, saying, “The village of Glendale is proud to be a community that values respect, safety, neighborliness, kindness, and decency,” and that “hateful ideologies and rhetoric are contrary to those values and are detrimental to our well-being as a community.” A motion to adopt was made and seconded, the clerk called the roll, and council recorded affirmative votes.
The resolution directs village officials and departments to continue work that preserves rights and the village's values of respect and neighborly decency. Councilmembers did not expand on enforcement mechanisms during the meeting; the measure is declaratory and was adopted by majority vote.
The council agenda included other organizational business and personnel confirmations after the vote. The resolution passed by recorded vote; the clerk recorded 'Aye' from present members and the mayor declared the resolution passed.
