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Deerfield mayor condemns antisemitic attacks, vows protection for Jewish community
Summary
Mayor Shapiro opened the Dec. 15 Village of Deerfield trustees meeting with a statement condemning recent mass shootings in Australia and at Brown University, calling the attacks antisemitic and pledging closer coordination with police to protect synagogues, schools and community gatherings.
Mayor Shapiro opened the Dec. 15 meeting of the Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees with a statement condemning recent mass shootings and addressing antisemitic violence.
"In Australia, the killings were aimed directly at the Jewish community, an act of antisemitic hatred intended to intimidate and terrorize people for who they are," Shapiro said, adding that Deerfield is home to a "vibrant and proud Jewish community" and that "you will never stand alone in the face of hate." He called the killings at Brown University "tragic" and noted that this year has seen what he described as 391 mass shootings.
Shapiro said the village will "remain vigilant and diligent" in ensuring safety at synagogues, schools and other gathering places and that the village will continue to work closely with law enforcement and community leaders. "Safety is not optional. Safety is fundamental," he said.
The remarks framed the meeting's civic business in the context of public‑safety concerns for faith communities and schools. No formal policy or new security funding was proposed during the meeting; the mayor said the village would continue coordination with the police department and community stakeholders.
The meeting proceeded with presentations and routine approvals after the statement, and later moved to closed session on matters listed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
