HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-166 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2016/12/19RESOLUTION NO. 16-166
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND STANDING WITH
ALL MEMBERS OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the Preamble of the City of St. Louis Park's Home Rule Charter states
"Human freedom and human rights are indivisible and the recognition of equality of all people is
indispensable in the administration of a just government. Written documents which govern our
nation and state clearly proclaim the rights and responsibilities of the people in making these
freedoms possible. It is proper that cities do also, for human rights denied to one are denied to all.
We, the people of St. Louis Park, therefore do hereby declare that equality of rights under the law
shall not be abridged or denied by the City of St. Louis Park on the basis of color, creed, religion,
national origin, gender, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, age or status with regard
to public assistance or disability; and
WHEREAS, the city hereby affirms that it does not operate its programs and services for
the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws; and, that public safety officials do not
undertake any law enforcement action for the sole purpose of detecting or apprehending
undocumented persons.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Louis Park City Council supports
and stands with all members of the St. Louis Park community. The City Council rejects division,
bigotry, hate, and fear. The City Council will fight for the rights, freedoms and interests of all of
the members of the community, no matter the color of their skin, their gender, the way they
worship;, where they were born, their age, their disability, their status regarding public assistance,
their marital oq familial status, their sexual orientation, or any other identity.
Administration:pted by the City Council on December
9, 016„ r
City Manager
Attest:
li a Kennedy , City Jerk