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Thousands March In Los Gatos To Unite Against Hate: Photos
The Los Gatos community came together after several hate crime incidents and contentious council meetings.
LOS GATOS,CA —Over 2,000 community members attended a United Against Hate rally and march in Los Gatos on Sunday after anti-semitic graffiti was recently found in several locations in the town and council meetings have turned contentious.
The rally started at Fisher Middle School and ended at the Civic Center lawn, where Mayor Marico Sayoc and other community members made speeches.
Thank you to all of our partners and the over 2,000 community members who came together today to unite against hate and walk for love and peace in Los Gatos. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity and we are stronger together. #LosGatosUnitedAgainstHate pic.twitter.com/KROsTZvtDP
— Town of Los Gatos (@TownLG) November 15, 2021
The event was held in partnership with local politicians, school districts and organizations, including several Jewish groups after Swastika graffiti was found in three locations in Los Gatos last month.
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The town is also dealing with contentious council meetings, where disruptive members of the public have twice interrupted in-person meetings in recent months and forced the council back to virtual meetings.
Several local politicians attended the march and posted pictures on Twitter.
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Joined our community for the anti-hate march/rally in #LosGatos W/ #Cupertino Councilmember Hung Wei & #Sunnyvale Mayor Larry Klein pic.twitter.com/zrLjUIPzWP
— Otto Lee (@SupOttoLee) November 15, 2021
#UnitedAgainstHateWeek starts today! I joined Mayor @Marico4LG & Community Members in Los Gatos to show support of equity & inclusion in Santa Clara County. @MountainViewGov unanimously adopted a Proclamation in support of unity & diversity at the 11/09/21 City Council Mtg 1/2 pic.twitter.com/wKxyBAPyh8
— Ellen Kamei (@mtnviewellen) November 14, 2021
Los Gatos came out strong at today’s Stands United Against Hate rally to tell our community that we have no tolerance for all forms of hate, discrimination, xenophobia, and violence. Hate, violence, and bullying are not things that we can look past. pic.twitter.com/lIibbswNab
— Senator Dave Cortese (@SenDaveCortese) November 15, 2021
Mayor of Los Gatos Marico Sayoc inspires us to work together through listening to each other. Thousands March into downtown Los Gatos to celebrate our community and say no to hate. pic.twitter.com/H8kVKT4wKy
— Cindy Chavez (@SupCindyChavez) November 15, 2021
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