Town Council Statement on Tolerance

Town Council Statement on Tolerance

Hate crime is intolerable and has no place in our town. We wholeheartedly condemn any attempt to intimidate, threaten or otherwise harm someone based on their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Our town contains tolerant individuals who are accepting and welcoming towards residents and visitors of all kinds. When we uncover racism, we will continue to act swiftly and morally to bring justice and prevent any further instances from occurring. Everyone who sets foot in Freeport, as a resident or as a visitor, deserves to be treated with respect and fairness. We take pride in looking out for each other.

In the past, our Police Department has acted promptly and thoroughly to investigate incidents related to hate crimes. They have worked with prosecutors at the County and State levels to initiate the filing of criminal and civil rights charges. Our law enforcement officers share our belief that Freeport should be a safe place for all, and will continue to work diligently in support of this goal.

While we may like to imagine that our town is free of racism and other hate crimes, times like these remind us that there is still work to be done. We need to continue to educate, enlighten, and empower our neighbors to speak out against racism, and to speak up when it rears its head.

- Freeport Town Council