St. Louis Park Adopts Resolution 'Supporting All'

In December, the St. Louis Park City Council adopted a resolution "supporting and standing with all members of the St. Louis Park Community."

The resolution was "consistent" with the preamble of the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter (the city’s governing document), and reinforces the City Council’s support for all members of the St. Louis Park community, according to city officials.

While the resolution doesn't mention President Donald Trump by name, the resolution is similar to a statement made by Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges in which she said she would "continue to stand up for immigrants" in face of the Trump administration.

• Sanctuary Cities Minneapolis, Saint Paul Face Crackdown from Trump

Read the entire resolution below:

WHEREAS, the Preamble of the City of St. Louis Park’s Home Rule Charter states “Human freedom and human rights are indivisible and the recognition of equality of all people is indispensable in the administration of a just government. Written documents which govern our nation and state clearly proclaim the rights and responsibilities of the people in making these freedoms possible. It is proper that cities do also, for human rights denied to one are denied to all. We, the people of St. Louis Park, therefore do hereby declare that equality of rights under the law shall not be abridged or denied by the City of St. Louis Park on the basis of color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, age or status with regard to public assistance or disability; and

WHEREAS, the city hereby affirms that it does not operate its programs and services for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws; and, that public safety officials do not undertake any law enforcement action for the sole purpose of detecting or apprehending undocumented persons.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Louis Park City Council supports and stands with all members of the St. Louis Park community. The City Council rejects division, bigotry, hate, and fear. The City Council will fight for the rights, freedoms and interests of all of the members of the community, no matter the color of their skin, their gender, the way they worship, where they were born, their age, their disability, their status regarding public assistance, their marital or familial status, their sexual orientation, or any other identity.

Image via Google Streetview