We are hereby petitioning the Canandaigua City Council and Canandaigua Town Board to adopt a resolution which rejects hate and bigotry and affirms Canandaigua's commitment to inclusion, equity and justice.
We request the resolution listed below be adopted at the October 6, 2017 City Council meeting and the October 16, 2917 Town Board meeting .
Why is this important?
In the aftermath of the hate and bigotry seen in communities near and far, it is appropriate for Canandaigua publicly reject hate and bigotry and affirm its commitment to inclusion, equity and justice. Below is the resolution we are petitioning the Canandaigua City Council and Canandaigua Town Board to adopt:
A RESOLUTION REJECTING HATE AND BIGOTRY
In the aftermath of the hate and bigotry seen in Charlottesville, Virginia and in many communities across our country, it is appropriate for the City and Town of Canandaigua to emphatically state that such beliefs are not only wrong but ethically, morally, and criminally reprehensible.
Canandaigua stands for inclusion, equity, and justice. We condemn racism, xenophobia, sexism, and homophobia in rhetoric or action. Hateful acts, bigotry, and intimidation are in direct opposition to the principles of respect, dignity, and fairness that our community values and embraces.
Canandaigua is a community that welcomes and recognizes the rights of all individuals to live peacefully and with dignity -- free from discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, faith, sexuality, gender identity, physical/mental abilities, socio-economic status or immigration status.
We believe in the public sector for the public good. Advancing equity and inclusion is critical to the success of the Canandaigua community and our nation as a whole.
Therefore, be it resolved that Canandaigua condemns acts of hate, bigotry, and intimidation, whether verbal, written, or physical. We will defend of the rights of all people, and remain steadfast and vigorous in condemning all forms of hate and bigotry.
Be it further resolved that the City and Town of Canandaigua will be proactive in making our services and programs accessible and open to all individuals, and protecting the rights of our citizens to live, work, and play in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming Canandaigua community.
