Dated: September 27, 2023
PROCLAMATION CONDEMNING ANTISEMITISM AND HATE
SPEECH IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WHEREAS, antisemitism and hate speech remains a serious and growing threat to Jews in the United States and around the world; and
WHEREAS, over the past month residents and staff of South San Francisco have endured hate speech calls during public comment at City Council Meetings; and WHEREAS, nearly one in three Bay Area Jews said they experienced or directly witnessed antisemitism in the last three years according to a 2022 survey by JCRC Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, antisemitic views do not represent the views of most South San Francisco residents and staff but a small, fringe part of the population that targets Jewish communities and other historically marginalized groups; and WHEREAS, history has shown (with the killing of six million Jewish people in Europe during the Holocaust) antisemitism is a danger to the entire community, our country and our world. An attack on any part of our community based on race, religion, gender identity or ability is an attack that weakens our social fabric; and WHEREAS, standing up to antisemitism and all forms of hate and discrimination makes us stronger together as a community; and
WHEREAS, The City of South San Francisco stands firmly behind the preservation and protection of basic human rights, dignity, health, and well-being of all people, and encourage community members and organizations to foster a sense of welcoming, belonging, and inclusion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby condemn antisemitism and all forms of hate speech and stands with the Jewish community.
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Mayor
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember