HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 22-21 In Support of Equal Treatment for Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)Reso. No. 22-21, Item 4.6, Adopted 03/16/2021 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 22 - 21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
IN SUPPORT OF EQUAL TREATMENT FOR ASIAN AMERICAN
AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS (AAPI)
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin’s support for inclusion and belonging for people of all
races, national origins, and ethnicities is critical to guaranteeing the safety and security of all
people; and
WHEREAS, during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 (COVID-19) inflammatory and
xenophobic rhetoric has put Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) persons, families,
communities, and businesses at risk; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes that statements at the federal level have
played a role in furthering xenophobic sentiments, including references to the COVID-19
pandemic by the geographic location of its origin; and
WHEREAS, such statements have promoted unfounded fears and perpetuated stigma
about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders which have contributed to increasing rates of
bullying, harassment, and hate crimes against AAPI persons; and
WHEREAS, these actions have been in contravention of the best practices and
guidelines of public health officials and have caused significant harm to AAPI families and
communities that require being addressed; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have always been an important part
of our civic community, having made substantial contributions towards making the City of Dublin
and our Nation more secure throughout its history, especially in regard to front line work
involving upwards of two million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders serving as healthcare
providers, as first responders, and in other essential roles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin and the Federal Government should combat racism,
xenophobia, and intolerance against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and work to ensure
that all members of AAPI communities — no matter their background, the language they speak,
or their religious beliefs — are treated with dignity and equity.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Council of the City of Dublin
hereby exercises its authority to adopt the conclusions of the Presidential Memorandum
specifically as follows:
SECTION 1: Condemns racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against Asian Americans
and Pacific Islanders; that it accepts responsibility for preventing and correcting racism,
xenophobia, and intolerance against everyone in the City, including Asian Americans and
Pacific Islanders; and that it further calls upon all citizens and City Staff and community groups
to assist in the furtherance of these Objectives.
Reso. No. 22-21, Item 4.6, Adopted 03/16/2021 Page 2 of 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of March 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston and Mayor Hernandez
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk