CITY RESOLUTION No. 20-40

RESOLUTION No. 20-40

AFFIRMING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF IRONTON, OHIO UNEQUIVOCALLY CONDEMNS HATE-FUELED BEHAVIORS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Sponsored By Councilor: Harvey, Hock

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED bv the Council of the City of Ironton, Ohio, as follows:

Section l: Problems of racism and unequal justice against African Americans are being highlighted currently across our nation in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, our own Guy Thomas, among many others.

Section 2: This legislative body will not be silent in the face of injustices and will act quickly to take corrective action to protect its citizens.

Section 3: This legislative body will be resolute to stand against social injustice, diligent in continued dialogue, and be proactive in aiding with legislative authority to eliminate perceptions of discrimination throughout the municipality.

Section 4: This measure is declared an emergency for the public peace and welfare of the Citv of Ironton.

This Resolution adopted on this _____ day of June , 2020.