 *The photo above is a letter a resident dropped off after what happened this week at our Budget Committee meeting*
Dear neighbor,
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to those of you who have reached out in the past few days to check on my well-being and safety.
At the City Council Budget Committee meeting on Monday, I faced alarming threats and homophobic and sexist remarks from a member of the public, who also directed degrading comments towards my colleague, Council Member Wonsley, and other colleagues. This individual promised to return.
Unfortunately, on Tuesday night we received death threats from the same individual who disrupted our meeting, stating his willingness to resort to gun violence on a public platform.
Disagreements must NEVER escalate to violence. This behavior should not and will not be tolerated. Every resident deserves to feel safe and secure when visiting City Hall. Sadly, our LGBTQIA+ community is currently facing unacceptable levels of threats and violence, and I am committed to advocating for justice and the rights of all our neighbors.
I have been in touch with Council Leadership, who are taking these threats seriously and are working to implement a safety and security plan ahead of tomorrow’s meeting.
Jason Chavez |
