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Mayor Gloria, Councilmembers, Police Chief Issue Statement on Antisemitic, Homophobic Materials

RESIDENTS WITH INFORMATION URGED TO CALL POLICE DEPARTMENT OR CRIME STOPPERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
July 10, 2023

CONTACT:
MayorPress@sandiego.gov
 

SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria, City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera, City Councilmembers Jennifer Campbell and Raul Campillo, and Police Chief David Nisleit today issued the following joint statement in reaction to the discovery of flyers containing antisemitic and homophobic language in various San Diego neighborhoods over the weekend:  

“The Mayor and City Council are deeply disturbed by the discovery of antisemitic and homophobic flyers in our neighborhoods. Hate speech, like the language found in these flyers, has no place in our community. The City of San Diego upholds and protects the values of inclusivity and respect for all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender. 

 “We encourage anyone with information related to this incident to contact the San Diego Police Department or Crime Stoppers.” 

 

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