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Commissioners mark Yom Hashoah, preview anti‑Semitism resolution and praise local volunteers
Summary
At the April 14 meeting the commission opened with Yom Hashoah recognition and a plan to introduce a resolution condemning anti‑Semitism; commissioners also thanked volunteer amateur radio operators and highlighted Safe Harbors' fundraising and volunteer needs.
The Davis County Commission opened its April 14 meeting by recognizing Yom Hashoah and asking attendees to observe the solemn day for Holocaust survivors. The Chair told the room the county has discussed adopting a formal resolution condemning anti‑Semitism and said the Council of Governments’ cities plan to support a letter in favor of the measure.
The Chair stated, “I did want to make mention that the Davis uh County Board of Commission will adopt a resolution condemning anti‑Semitism,” and explained the county’s intent to follow up with the formal action at a future meeting.
During public comment, Gary Davis, president of the Davis County Amateur Radio Club, described the volunteers’ role supporting county events and emergency communications and provided an email for residents who want to get involved. The Sheriff’s Office later introduced Megan Maybe as the new media communications engagement manager.
In closing remarks, Commissioner Kamalu addressed community questions about why many agenda items receive unanimous votes, explaining that departmental items typically pass multiple internal reviews (controller, legal, HR and the commissioners’ office) before appearing on the agenda and are therefore rarely controversial. “Most of the items... come from various elected offices and... have directors and... it has to pass through approvals in multiple offices,” she told the commission.
Commissioner Bob Stevenson concluded by promoting Safe Harbors’ upcoming golf fundraiser and praised local donors and volunteers, recounting that an anonymous donor had given $300,000 to Safe Harbors and asked residents to consider volunteering or participating in the event.
Next steps: The planned resolution condemning anti‑Semitism was described as forthcoming and will appear on a future agenda; no formal vote on that resolution occurred at this meeting.
