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COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.5174
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF EUGENE’S
COMMITMENT TO BEING A WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE, AND
SAFE COMMUNITY FOR EVERYONE
PASSED: 7:0
REJECTED:
OPPOSED:
ABSENT: Zelenka
CONSIDERED:November 14, 2016
RESOLUTION NO. 5174
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF EUGENE’S
COMMITMENT TO BEING A WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE, AND SAFE
COMMUNITY FOR EVERYONE
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A.
As theMayor and City Council ofthe City of Eugene,we are united in our
commitment to serve the people that we represent after the culmination of one of the most
divisive general elections in our Country's history.
B.
In alignment with City Council’sgoal of creating a safe and welcoming
community,we are firm in our resolve to ensure that all people residing in, visiting and passing
through the City of Eugene are safe. We choose to be a leader in promoting human rights and
social justice and equity, public safety and social well-being.
C.
The City of Eugene has a long standing history and commitment ofsupporting
many communities who are experiencing hate, bias and discriminationand the City Council has
adopted Ordinances and Resolutions that demonstrate this commitment, including:
1.
Human Rights Municipal Code provisions, EC 4.613 -4.655 (adopted in
1971, with the most recent amendment adopted in 2014which madeit
unlawful to discriminate based on gender (Ord. 20523))
2.
Resolution 5073 (adopted2012) Support of a Statement of Principles for
Immigrant Integration
3.
Resolution 5142 (adopted in 2015) A Resolution Declaring the Urgency of
the Housing and Homelessness Crisis
4.
Resolution 5148 (adopted in 2016) A Resolution Declaring the Second
Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
5.
Resolution 5150 (adopted in 2016) A Resolution Supporting the Oregon
Convention on Elimination of All Forms of DiscriminationAgainst
Women
6.
Resolution 5154 (adopted in 2016) A Resolution Declaring the City of
Eugene’s Commitment in Protecting Refugees
D.
We believe in and are committed to continue our work to build a community that
is welcoming, inclusive, just and safe for everyone.
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