City Of Santa Cruz: Anti-Racism Statement From Mayor Meyers And Vice Mayor Brunner

Santa Cruz CA

30 July, 2021

12:53 PM

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Press release from the City of Santa Cruz: 07/29/2021 5:09 PM In response to the recent destruction of the Black Lives Matter mural in the Santa Cruz Civic Center, Mayor Donna Meyers and Vice Mayor Sonja Brunner affirm the City's commitment to continue to take meaningful action against racism and discrimination: "On behalf of the Santa Cruz City Council, we condemn all forms of racism, discrimination, ethnic oppression, and racist actions against any members of our community. We also acknowledge that racism, discrimination, and white supremacy exist in the City of Santa Cruz, and all members of our community that experience racism and discrimination are harmed by it. We have already declared racism a public health crisis, and we stand united and committed to anti-racism and anti-discrimination work and to take meaningful action. We will continue to work with partner agencies and neighboring cities so that our anti-racism and anti-discrimination commitment is reflected in the life and culture of the City. We are directing these commitments to be infused throughout the City's forthcoming Health in All Policies work plan, which will serve as our integrated roadmap toward a more healthy, equitable, and sustainable Santa Cruz. Through our policies, programs, and practices, we will ensure that our City is a safe and welcoming place for everyone." This press release was produced by the City of Santa Cruz. The views expressed here are the author's own.