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Dear Shannon,
Thank you for your questions.
What led to the resolution?
A non-partisan group of concerned citizens approached us with a resolution. While I cannot speak for the group, I believe they felt that rhetoric from the presidential campaign was leading to a decline in civility and that presidential actions since the inauguration have led to reduced tolerance amongst our citizens, both locally and nationally. Was it a specific event in or near Homer that led you or the others to feel it was needed? There has been no specific event that I know of that led to the resolution. However, there have been numerous small events that have indicated to some a reduced tolerance in the community. Examples include vandalism of the burning
basket and trucks rolling coal on bicyclists and pedestrians.
Are there many immigrant families in Homer? While we have immigrant families in Homer, I do not know the numbers or how recently immigrants have arrived. That said, the resolution speaks more broadly than immigrants. It also speaks to women, religious minorities, racial and
ethnic minorities, and discrimination regarding sexual orientation.
If the resolution isn’t passed, what is the key message you’d like to leave with the people of Homer? We need to treat each other with respect, tolerance, and civility. While it was not my intent, the resolution has highlighted a strong divide in our community, and I hope we can begin a community conversation that will heal the
rift and result in greater understanding of the reasoning for our divergent views.
Do you think Homer is now a welcoming and tolerant city, or is there need for much improvement? Best regards,
Donna
Donna Aderhold Homer City Council
907.244.4388
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