Support federal 'Blue Lives Matter' bill targeting violence against police

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In Plain English

Congress is considering H.R. 4760, which would make attacking police officers a federal hate crime. The city council wants to formally endorse this bill. If approved, Richmond sends a support letter to Congressman Ken Buck who sponsors the legislation.

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Votes

Take out the words 'Blue Lives Matter' and replace them with we deeply mourn the loss of police officers killed in the line of duty

Moved by: Vinay PimpléSeconded by: Jael Myrick

Failed

Revise the language of the resolution to read: Therefore, it is recommended that the Richmond City Council hereby acknowledge that Richmond Police Officers in the City of Richmond deserve our full support in view of the fact that they do continue to work, serve and protect the City of Richmond at large

Moved by: BatesSeconded by: Vinay Pimplé

Passed

3 to 3

Jael MyrickAye

Vinay PimpléAye

Tom ButtAye

Jovanka BecklesNay

Gayle McLaughlinNay

Eduardo MartinezAbstain

BatesNay