HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-06 ResolutionPrepared by: Marian Karr, City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 3565041
RESOLUTION NO. 16-351
RESOLUTION REJECTING ACTS OF INTIMIDATION AND SUPPORTING A DIVERSE AND
SAFE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, following the national election the City Council received reports of a number of
intimidating actions directed toward definable groups within the Iowa City community, including
an incident late Friday evening, November 11, 2016 when a racist note was taped to the front
door of a Sudanese -American family in Iowa City telling them "go home'; and
WHEREAS, we are disheartened at the rhetoric, comments, statements and expressions of
hate taking place across the country, and are troubled that similar comments have been made
in our community; and
WHEREAS, verbal and physical acts that threaten or intimidate people with whom one
disagrees are not part of our culture and do not reflect who we are; and
WHEREAS, we are committed to our City Charter, the human rights provisions of our City
Code, and the constitutions of the United States and State of Iowa that protect civil liberties and
provide equal protection under the law; and,
WHEREAS, we strongly condemn any political rhetoric, regardless of viewpoint, that involves
threatening or intimidating language and any actions that involve the threat or fact of physical
harm to others; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate our community's diversity, and welcome all residents who live here,
regardless of their national origin, color, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, that we reaffirm our community's shared values of compassion, inclusion,
respect, and dignity; and our commitment to building an environment, and a community, in
which everyone is valued and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Passed and approved this 6th day of December, 2016.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY LERK
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It was moved by Botchway and seconded by
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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Botchway
Cole
Dickens
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Taylor
Thomas
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