Agenda Item 5.a
City of San Rafael
In Recognition of
UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK 2022
AND SUPPORT FOR NOT IN OUR TOWN
WHEREAS, the United States is a nation of immigrants, whose strength comes from its diversity; and
WHEREAS, it has become all too common to see, hear, and witness racist, xenophobic, antiSemitic, sexist, homophobic, Islamophobic, and other hateful acts in this country; and
WHEREAS, deep divisions within our country are the result of extreme ideology, further strengthening a cycle of mistrust and suspicion fueled by fear, anxiety, and insecurity; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution enshrines equality on all individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation and expression, religion, disability, socio-economic status, education, language, or political views; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is committed to addressing equality and inclusivity in housing, criminal justice, health care, employment, education, and all other aspects of our community; and
WHEREAS, education, compassion, and cooperation are vital to understanding and embracing differences between people; and
WHEREAS, we seek to join other communities across the country in bridging divisions and strengthening our communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael wishes to support Not In Our Town, a leading anti-hate organization that serves hundreds of schools and communities across the country who stand against all forms of prejudice and works to build bridges to foster inclusion and equity; and
WHEREAS, together, our community can stand united against hate not just this week, but every day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim November 13 through November 19, 2022 as United Against Hate Week in the City of San Rafael and pledge the City’s full support of the San Rafael chapter of Not in Our Town.
Kate Colin
Mayor