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Resolution No. I 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RESTATING
THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO BEING DIVERSE,
TOLERANT AND INCLUSIVE, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 1900.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is a beautifully diverse community of
neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila considers this diversity to be one of its greatest
assets and prioritizes the value of inclusiveness; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1614 in 2006 reaffirming its
commitment to being an inclusive community as a fundamental value; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1900 in 2016 reaffirming its
commitment to being a diverse, tolerant and inclusive community; and
WHEREAS, we, as elected representatives of the people, have a responsibility to
not stay silent in the face of violence and discrimination against any person; and
WHEREAS, the people of Tukwila recognize that people of all cultures, ethnicities,
abilities, and backgrounds all do better when we work together; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila promotes civility and strives for a culture where
tolerance and solidarity overcome fear and division; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila does not tolerate bias, harassment, or
discrimination based on race, religion, ancestry, national origin, immigration status,
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, housing status or status with
regard to public assistance; and
WHEREAS, we advance the principles of non -violence, tolerance, religious
freedom, trust and safety, and recognize that these principles are valued by all
communities in our City; and
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WHEREAS, all of Tukwila's residents deserve to live in a safe environment free of
hate, discrimination and fear; and
WHEREAS, we believe in the public sector for the public good, and advancing
equity and inclusion is critical to the success of our communities and our nation; and
WHEREAS, because hate crimes and incidences of intimidation are on the rise
locally, regionally, and nationally, the City Council desires to reiterate their position that
all elected officials, whether local, state, or federal, should be leaders in opposing hate
speech and especially careful to never use such language in spoken, written, or social
media;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Tukwila has historically been, and remains to this day, a welcoming
community to people from all over the world, and therefore the City Council reaffirms its
commitment to equality and inclusiveness for all residents and visitors to our City. We
reject the politics and language of division, bigotry, violence, hate and discrimination.
We will fight for the rights, freedoms and interests of all the members of our community
no matter what the color of our skin, our gender, the way we worship, where we were
born, our sexual orientation, our abilities, or any other identity. Furthermore, we resolve
to:
1. Prioritize and promote a welcoming environment for all in our community
and recognize the rights of individuals to live their lives with dignity and free of
discrimination.
2. Commit to pursuing a policy agenda that affirms civil and human rights and
ensures that those targeted on the basis of culture, religion or immigration status can
turn to government without fear of recrimination.
3. Engage with individuals and community groups to promote education and
dialogue among all community members.
4. Denounce the use of language expressing hate with the intent to strike fear
in the hearts of people because of their racial, cultural, gender, religion, sexual
orientation, or national origin differences.
Section 2. Resolution No. 1900 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this 2 I day of 0 c,+010.(A/- , 2019.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, CityAttorney
Filed with the City Clerk: I °- /
Passed by the City Council: (0-2 VII
Resolution Number: le)1/61
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Dennis Robertson, Tukwila City Council
Verna Seal, Tukwila City Council
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