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High Bridge mayor denounces Capitol attack, urges unity
Summary
Mayor Michele Lee opened the Jan. 14 council meeting with a statement denouncing the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, called for civility and respect for law, and offered to provide a written copy to residents who requested it.
Mayor Michele Lee opened the Borough of High Bridge council meeting on Jan. 14 with a moment of silence for U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick and nearly 400,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19, then read a prepared statement condemning the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol.
"I feel compelled to denounce the seditious attack and disregard for the law, and the unfounded belief that the presidential election was stolen amplified by many elected officials," Lee said, urging residents to reject intimidation, intolerance and violence and to seek common ground.
Lee referenced the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution and said elected officials in High Bridge must uphold both the federal and state constitutions and local ordinances. She told residents the borough's police officers "embrace a pledge to protect and serve the community" and asked the community to build relationships and respect across differences.
During public comment, resident Sally Ward said the mayor’s statement "touched her heart" and asked that a written copy be made available to the public; Mayor Lee agreed to provide one. The council then proceeded to routine business and consent items.
