REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
December 19, 2023
FROM
COL. PAUL COOK (RET.), Vice Chairman and First District Supervisor, Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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Resolution Denouncing Antisemitism and Condemning Violence and Terrorism
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution denouncing antisemitism, condemning violence and terrorism, and affirming San Bernardino County’s commitment to all of our community.
(Presenter: Col. Paul Cook (Ret.), First District Supervisor, 387-4830)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as the Resolution is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On June 23, 2020 (Item No. 129), the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted Resolution No. 2020-103, which acknowledged racism as a public health crisis and established “Equity” as an eleventh element within the Countywide Vision. In line with the Countywide Vision, the County affirms that hatred and bias in any form are not acceptable in our community.
Over the past several years, violent crimes, threats of violence, and the targeting of our Jewish communities have increased across the United States. In support of our Jewish community members, denouncing antisemitism in all its forms, and continuing to condemn all hate crimes and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement of violence, or targeting any minority, this Resolution has been prepared for the Board’s consideration.
The County is committed to inclusion and the advancement of diversity and equity for people of all races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, ages, genders, and backgrounds and strives to promote an atmosphere of acceptance, tolerance, and respect throughout the county.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Julie Surber, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on December 12, 2023; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on December 12, 2023.