Adopt formal statement opposing violence, hate crimes, and discrimination
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
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council unanimously passed a resolution condemning violence, hate crimes, and discrimination against all groups, including Muslims. The council also directed staff to share this position with neighboring cities like Hercules, Pinole, El Cerrito, and San Pablo, and to write the District Attorney urging full prosecution of a specific case. While this formal statement becomes part of the city's public record and expresses Richmond's official stance, it does not create new laws or allocate any city funds. This type of proclamation typically receives unanimous support from council members.
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