Statement From The City Of Fremont On Afghan Crisis

Press release from City of Fremont:

August 17, 2021

The Fremont City Council has released a statement on the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

We are all concerned by the events unfolding in Afghanistan and our hearts are with our Afghan-American community during this incredibly difficult time. Fremont is home to one of the largest Afghan communities in the Bay Area and we are in support of the humanitarian efforts being organized around the world. #PeaceforAfghanistan

Mayor Lily Mei

Vice Mayor Yang Shao

Councilmember Teresa Keng

Councilmember Rick Jones

Councilmember Jenny Kassan

Councilmember Raj Salwan

Councilmember Teresa Cox

This press release was produced by City of Fremont. The views expressed here are the author’s own.