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Re: Inclusive Resolution



Thanks, I'll take care of the changes.

Donna Aderhold
Homer City Council

907.244.4388


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On Feb 18, 2017, at 7:43 PM, Catriona Reynolds <CatrionaReynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Jeremiah has blossomed in the past couple years, this is great.
Let's adopt this change!
Donna, I think this really gets to the heart of what we were saying the other day.

I am in ANC Monday-Wednesday, are you able to communicate with jo about the update, if Dave likes it too.

Catriona Reynolds
Homer City Council Member
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Homer, AK 99603

(907) 299-3410


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From: Donna Aderhold
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 5:23 PM
To: Catriona Reynolds; David Lewis
Subject: Fwd: Inclusive Resolution

What do you think of this revision to the initial whereas clauses? I rather like it.

Donna Aderhold
Homer City Council

907.244.4388


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Begin forwarded message:

From: Jeremiah Emmerson <ezjtharocka@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: February 18, 2017 at 2:15:15 PM AKST
To: <DonnaAderhold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Inclusive Resolution

Hi Donna, just wanted to give my input on the resolution. I agree with 100% of the original, however, folks that voted for Trump are on the defensive and are losing sight of the meaning.

This has already led to divisiveness just because of the nature of the polarized political landscape.

I think we can better reword it without including what the President has said and done..and still push the resolution forward.

I will continue to make amendment proposals as I get more input from others..

Here is my first amended proposal..

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RESOLUTION __-____OF THE CITY OF HOMER, ALASKA,: 
stating that the City of Homer adheres to the principle of inclusion and herein committing this city to resisting efforts to divide this community with regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, national origin, political ideology, physical capabilities, or sexual identity or orientation regardless of the origin of those efforts, including from local, state or federal agencies.

WHEREAS, the City of Homer recognizes that American politics has become polarized on both ends of the political spectrum and has lead to divisiveness in our community;

WHEREAS, violent acts targeting religious groups, minorities, and members of the LGBTQ community are becoming more frequent in and outside of the United States;

WHEREAS, before and especially since the election, some citizens on both sides of the political spectrum have been emboldened to express overtly an intolerance of diversity that is opposed to the views of most Homer residents and most Americans;

WHEREAS, the City of Homer recognizes that our community is diverse in regards to religion, political ideologies, sexual identity or orientation, and ethnicity, and no citizen should feel in any way threatened for their beliefs or physical appearance, and the City should be on record opposing all intolerance towards those individuals;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Homer unequivocally rejects expressions of fear and hate wherever they may exist, and specifically rejects harassment of women, immigrants, religious minorities, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, and non-violent political groups, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Homer embraces all peoples regardless of skin color, country of birth, faith, sex, gender, marital status, political ideology, or abilities; and that the City of Homer will not waver in its commitment to inclusion and to continuing to create a village safe for a diverse population; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Homer will cooperate with federal agencies in detaining undocumented immigrants when legitimate court-issued federal warrants are delivered, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Homer shall steadfastly defend the U.S. and Alaska constitutions, especially with regard to the former’s precedent-backed right of privacy and the latter’s specified right of privacy (Article 1, Section 22), and safeguard the rights declared in the Bill of Rights; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Homer will continue its staunch support of our local police in their ongoing efforts to enforce law and protect our community and its visitors in a just, unbiased and transparent manner; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Homer will declare itself a safety net for the most vulnerable members of and visitors to our community; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Homer calls on all its citizens to stand against intolerance and resist expressions of hate toward any members of the community, and thus to set an example for the rest of the nation, demonstrating that Homer residents and Alaskans adhere to the principle of live-and-let-live.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska, on ________________, 2017, by the following vote:

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Jeremiah Emmerson


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