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Resolution No. 2023-163 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA SUPPORTING HUMAN
RIGHTS OF ALL PETALUMANS AND CONDEMNING HATE SPEECH,RACISM, AND ACTS OF
EXTREMISM
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 2017-032 N.C.S. on February 27, 2017 which states "to
safeguard the equal and inalienable right and inherent dignity of all people that is the foundation of the relationship
between a government and the people, the City Council of the City of Petaluma, on behalf of the entire Petaluma
community, recognizes the rights, freedom, and dignity of all people are under threat and that children and
families face potentially devastating and permanent harm;" and
WHEREAS,the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-040 N.C.S. on April 5, 2021 in support of solidarity
with the Asian American Pacific Islander communities and denouncing anti-Asian racism, discrimination,
intimidation, threats, and violence; and
WHEREAS, all forms of hate speech remain a serious and growing threat in the United States and around
the world; and
WHEREAS,according to the United Nations,hate speech is defined as"offensive discourse targeting a group
or an individual based on inherent characteristics (such as race, religion or gender) and that may threaten social
peace;" and
WHEREAS, all forms of hate speech, including antisemitism, are toxic, divisive, and antithetical to the
inclusive, welcoming community Petaluma aspires to be; and
WHEREAS, White Supremist, antisemitic, and other hate-focused views are not normal, not welcome, and
not tolerated in the Petaluma community.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. Reaffirms the City Council's support for human rights for all Petalumans.
2. Strongly condemns all forms of religious discrimination, including antisemitic and anti-Muslim
comments, discrimination based on national origin, and racist, homophobic, transphobic, and ageist
comments, which are not representative of the Petaluma community.
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Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 161 day of October form:
2023,by the following vote: F7ned by:
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AYES: McDonnell,Barnacle,Cader Thompson,Healy,Nau,Pocekay �������Y iiLL
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shribbs
ABSTAIN: None
Docusigned by: Docusigned by:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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