2021-007 - Denouncing Hatred and Violence Toward Diverse Los Gatos CommunitiesRESOLUTION 2021-007
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DENOUNCING HATRED AND VIOLENCE TOWARD DIVERSE LOS GATOS COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2017, the Town of Los Gatos adopted a resolution reaffirming the
Town's commitment to a diverse, supportive, inclusive community and to protecting the
constitutional and human rights of its residents, visitors, and workers; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos wishes to affirm its commitment to the well-being and
safety of all of its diverse communities, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC);
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI); Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or
Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+), and all others; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos wishes to ensure that its BIPOC, AAPI, LGBTQ+ and
other diverse communities are not alone and that they can speak out to help stop the spread of
bigotry; and
WHEREAS, there has been a recent rise of hate crimes, some notable for their violence
and cruelty, hate incidents, and hate speech throughout the United States and the San Francisco
Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, the recent rise of violence is part of a larger history of violence against
communities of Color, and we must work together to create community -centered solutions that
stop the violence in all communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos that
the Town of Los Gatos stands with the BIPOC, AAPI, LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities and
calls on all constituents and leaders to join us in condemning racist, homophobic, and harassing
attacks against communities of Color, in all forms, and renewing our commitment to speak out
against such attacks, defend and protect those targeted, and seek out and punish those who
commit hate crimes against any members of our community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on the 6th day of April
2021, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes, Rob Rennie, Maria Ristow, Mayor Marico Sayoc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SIGNED:
MAYOR OF SHE T - LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CA
DATE: 49''(% 1c,102:pc2.(
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK OF THE -TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATO, CALIFORNIA
DATE: Li f 15 1.99.I
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