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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-08 20-192 Resolve 06/08/202020-192 06/08/2020 20-192 City Manager Resolve N/A Title, Resolve Condemning Violence Against People of Color and Ensuring that All City Officials Uphold and Advance the Goals of Social Justice This Resolve condemns violence against people of color and ensures that all city officials and employees uphold and advance the goals of social justice. (read resolve) Recommend for passage New Business 06/08/202020-192 CITY OF BANGOR RESOLVE 06/08/2020 20-192 Okafor Condemning Violence Against People of Color and Ensuring that All City Officials Uphold and Advance the Goals of Social Justice Whereas, On May 25, 2020 George Floyd was brutally killed by police officers in Minneapolis Minnesota; and Whereas, video footage of this horrendous crime, in the name of law enforcement, showed the shocking and horrific actions that ended his life; and Whereas, the actions of these police officers eroded the trust and confidence in all police officers nationwide, but especially with people of color; and Whereas, understandably these actions have resulted in demonstrations across the globe as well as in Bangor; and Whereas, people of color and other demonstrators have raised legitimate concerns regarding police practices and policies, use of force, bias in policing and police accountability; and Whereas, The City of Bangor and the Bangor Police Department understand that building a great community is based on mutual trust and greater transparency; and Whereas, The City of Bangor is committed to building trust among all its residents, including continued work and collaboration to ensure inclusion of our friends and neighbors of color; and Whereas, In 2016 the Bangor Police Department and the Greater Bangor Area Branch of the NAACP collaborated on a policy entitled “Unbiased Policing,” to ensure that people of color who engage with Bangor Officers are treated fairly and equitably, period; and Whereas, we recognize that the only way for Bangor to thrive is for all its citizens to thrive regardless of race, ethnicity, or country of origin; and Whereas, The City of Bangor is committed to being a place where all children can grow up, learn, and contribute to the growth of our city without fear, to believe in their government officials, regardless of race; and Whereas, the City of Bangor, the Bangor Police and all city departments and employees will uphold and advance the goals of social justice and that all members of the community including people of color have the right to live peacefully , raise their families, and seek economic and academic opportunities free of discrimination based on race; and 20-192 06/08/2020 The Bangor City Council, on behalf of the City of Bangor do hereby resolve that: All Bangor citizens, visitors and guests shall, regardless of race, color or ethnicity be entitled to be treated with compassion, dedication, and equality in pursuit of a peaceful life; and In the strongest terms possible, that hatred and bigotry, overt and subtle, will not be tolerated by the City of Bangor or its officers and employees in any form; and That the City of Bangor commits to ensure that its employees are trained, in both implicit and explicit bias against people of color and to ensure that the ideals of fairness and equity are upheld. IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 8,2020 CR 20-192 Motion made and seconded for Passage Vote: 9 -0 Councilors Voting Yes: Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Okafor, Schaefer, Sprague, Supica,Tremble, Davitt Councilors Voting No: None Passed �L a CITY CLERK