7.
City Council Combined Special Meeting/Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 08/21/2017
- From:
- Caleb Blaschke, Assistant to the City Manager
Information
TITLE:
Statement: By Mayor and City Council denouncing the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia by white supremacists and nationalists.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that City Council review and approve the attached statement that denounces the violence that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia by the white supremacists and nationalists and advocates for diversity and inclusivity among all individuals.
Executive Summary:
At the August 15, 2017 City Council meeting, during public comment, John Kaltenstein requested that that City Council issue a statement denouncing and condemning white supremacists and white nationalists for the events that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12, 2017.
During the request for future item portion of the meeting, Councilmember Barotz acknowledged Mr. Kaltenstein's comments regarding such a statement from the Council. Councilmember Bartotz then requested that staff prepare a such a statement and put the statement on the next Council agenda review for possible approval. All Councilmembers agreed.
Attached is a statement drafted by staff for Council's review and approval.
Financial Impact:
None.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
Reaffirms the City's commitment to diversity through its Strategic Plan that outlines Social Justice as one of its twelve goals.
Previous Council Decision on This:
On August 15, 2017, the Mayor and Council unanimously voted in support of Resolution No. 2017-28: a resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona reaffirming the City's commitment to diversity.
Options and Alternatives:
None.
Community Involvement:
Inform