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Council proclaims United Against Hate Week and honors local Olympians, recognizes longtime parks employee
Summary
San Diego City Council unanimously approved proclamations including United Against Hate Week, San Diego Olympians Day and a retirement recognition for Jose Enrique “Ricky” Duranday, with council members and public commenters urging more action to address recent spikes in hate crimes.
The City Council on Sept. 17 unanimously approved a set of proclamations, declaring United Against Hate Week and recognizing San Diego Olympians as well as longtime parks and recreation employee Jose Enrique “Ricky” Duranday.
Council Member Von Wilpert moved approval of the proclamations and noted a recent uptick in hate crimes. “We’ve unfortunately seen an uptick in hate crimes this year and in particular recently against the LGBTQ community,” Von Wilpert said, urging unity and support for affected communities. City Attorney Mara Elliott cited a 39% increase in reported hate crimes over the previous year and encouraged the public to report incidents so prosecutors can evaluate cases.
Council members and several public commenters praised volunteers, athletes and honorees. Public speaker Laurie Saldana, who supported the proclamations, said community cleanups and volunteer data collection can inform policy changes. Councilmembers also highlighted San Diego’s athletic legacy and local Olympians' achievements while thanking those honored for public service.
The proclamations passed by consensus; the clerk recorded the vote as unanimous among members present. The council flagged reporting, public safety and outreach as next steps to ensure the proclamations are paired with continued attention to hate crimes and community support.
