MAYOR STEVE NAPOLITANO
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK LIZA TAMURA
Proclamation
ongoing acts and expressions of hate crimes, discrimination, and aggression against marginalized groups are occurring throughout the country; and
in the City of Manhattan Beach, there has been an increase in reported antisemitic crimes and other hate incidents over the last 12 months; and
nationally, United Against Hate was created by civic leaders to empower local residents to take action in their local communities, raise awareness, and alter the course of the growing intolerance to create more inclusive communities; and
in response to the numerous incidents, the City of Manhattan Beach will participate in United Against Hate Week, a call for seven days of local civic action by people to stop hate crimes and implicit biases that pose a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities; and
the City of Manhattan Beach supports the locally developed campaign during this time MB vs. Hate Week created by the South Bay Community Coalition Against Hate (Coalition); and the Coalition is comprised of Manhattan Beach City Councilmember Hildy Stern, MBUSD Superintendent John Bowes (and staff), MBUSD Board President Sally Peel, MBEF Executive Director Hilary Mahan, Congregation Tikvah Jacob Rabbi Josh Kalev, Jewish Community Center Rabbi Yossi Mintz, American Martyrs Monsignor John Barry (and staff), MB Chamber of Commerce CEO David Archer, MB Police Chief Rachel Johnson, BCHD CEO Tom Backaly, MB City Manager Bruce Moe (and staff), Director of Beach Cities Juvenile Diversion Program Joan Jenkins; and
the Coalition is committed to addressing hate incidents in our community through events and programs the week of November 13 and beyond that educate, raise awareness, and support apprehension, in an effort to decrease the incidents of hate and foster a sense of belonging; and
events will focus on a Kick Off CommUNITY Event & Rainbow Pathway Unveiling, a Communitywide Moment of Silence, and a screening of the movie RACE to be Human; and the City of Manhattan Beach seeks to join other communities across the country in bridging divisions and strengthening our communities during this week; and the City of Manhattan Beach encourages the community to participate in the MB vs. Hate Week events to unite and declare our commitment to inclusivity together; and the City of Manhattan Beach pledges to stand against all forms of prejudice and work to build bridges to foster inclusion and have a community where everyone feels welcome.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City of Manhattan Beach declares its support of “MB vs. Hate Week” and “United Against Hate Week” in our communities November 13 -19, 2022 through encouraging participation in educational and community events.
Dated this 15
th
day of November 2022.
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