Adopt formal statement opposing violence, hate crimes, and discrimination

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In Plain English

The city council plans to pass a formal resolution condemning violence and discrimination against all groups, including acts targeting Muslims. This type of resolution expresses the city's official position but does not create new laws or spending. If approved, the statement becomes part of the city's public record.

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Votes

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 7-16, with direction to staff to send letters to nearby municipalities including Hercules, Pinole, El Cerrito, and San Pablo, and to write a letter to District Attorney Mark Peterson to prosecute the case to the fullest extent of the law

Moved by: Eduardo MartinezSeconded by: Jovanka Beckles
Passed

6 to 0

Nathaniel BatesAye
Tom ButtAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jovanka BecklesAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Vinay PimpléAye