Proclamation
the United States is a nation of immigrants, whose strength comes from its diversity; and the City of Manhattan Beach stands for diversity, inclusivity, and respect for all, irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic; and we reject hate, discrimination, and violence, aiming for a prejudice-free community; and we collectively promote acceptance, respect and tolerance, and unity, enabling residents to live, work, and thrive without fear; and
united, we strengthen and celebrate our city’s rich tapestry of cultures and perspectives; and the United Against Hate Week campaign embodies our collective commitment to foster an environment where every resident can live, work, flourish without fear of hatred; and we endorse the LA vs Hate coalition's mission to combat hate, prejudice, and intolerance such as xenophobia, anti -Semitism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, anti -Muslim hatred, and other bigoted views by emboldened hate groups and individuals and intolerance from our communities, and encourage communities to report hate incidents to the LA vs Hate hotline; and
we seek to join other communities in California and cities across this country in the annual LA vs. Hate United Against Hate Week as an important step in bridging divisions while strengthening and healing our communities; and
we urge our community members to report any hate incidents to the LA vs Hate hotline at 2-1-1 or online at LAvsHate.org, in order to combat hate effectively and promote a safer environment for all.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that I, Joe Franklin, Mayor of the City of Manhattan Beach, California , on behalf of the City Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do hereby support United Against Hate Week, October 18
th
– October 24
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, 2026, in solidarity with the LA vs Hate
coalition and partners, in our county each and every day beyond.
United Against Hate Week
Dated this 6
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day of October, 2026.
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Mayor Joe Franklin
ATTEST:
City Clerk Liza Tamura