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HUMAN RIGHTS PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, as elected officials of Jefferson County, we are committed to protecting the
inalienable human rights, dignity and equality of all individuals, regardless of age, race,
national origin, immigration and citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, religion, creed, or mental or physical disability; and
WHEREAS, we have a sworn oath of office to support the Constitution of the United States,
the Constitution of the State of Washington, and uphold and protect the constitutional rights of
all individuals; and
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WHEREAS, as a people, this nation has striven mightily to live up to and perfect its
expression of those values, through a civil war and a Second World War, and through
citizen movements such as the Suffrage movement of the 1800s and early 1900s, the Civil
Rights movement of the mid 1900s, the Gay Rights and LGBTQ movement of the 1970s to
the present, and many other movements for equality and tolerance, which, over time, have
resulted in court cases and legislation in Washington DC and Washington State that
enshrine and protect the values of human rights, dignity and equality; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County serves all residents and we strive to make services accessible
to all, and county agencies and law enforcement do not withhold services based on ancestry,
race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, color, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental disability, or religion; and
WHEREAS, the public relies on Jefferson County for protection of their civil and human
rights and in turn, Jefferson County relies on public trust as critical to maintaining safe
communities, we encourage residents to report instances of discrimination, harassment,
violence, bullying and expression of hate based on difference; and
WHEREAS, history has tragically taught us that intolerance and discrimination are still
potent threats to a just society, and that when people stand by and allow such acts to occur
without speaking up or taking action, it can enable hatred, discrimination and intolerance to
deepen and spread; and
WHEREAS, recent events and political uncertainty have shown the need for continued
vigilance to ensure that human and civil rights, and the rule of law and due process are upheld;
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NOW, THEREFORE, the elected officials of Jefferson County who have signed below hereby t
proclaim our unwavering commitment to the inalienable human rights and dignity of all individuals
and equality under the law and constitution, and that we will continue to strive to make Jefferson
County a welcoming place that is safe and healthy for all, free of discrimination and hatred, and we
invite all residents to join us in safeguarding these values and promoting a climate of tolerance,
inclusion and civic engagement in our community.
PROCLAIMED this 6"' day of February, 2023
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ATTEST:
Carolyn allaway, CMC, Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSO I COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chair
CO-SIGNING JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTED
Je Chapman
Jefferson County Assessor
Brenda Huntmgford
Jefferson County Auditor
Amanda Hamilton
Jefferson County Clerk
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James K ' y
Jeffe on o ty Prosecutor
Joe Nole
Jefferson County Sheriff
Stacie Prada
Jefferson County Treasurer
Regular Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant
DATE: February 6, 2023
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming Unwavering Commitment to the
Inalienable Human Rights and Dignity of All Individuals and
Equality Under the Law and Constitution
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Human Rights Proclamation re: Proclaiming Unwavering Commitment to the Inalienable Human
Rights and Dignity of All Individuals and Equality Under the Law and Constitution and continue
to strive to make Jefferson County a welcoming place that is safe and healthy for all, free of
discrimination and hatred, and invite all residents to join in safeguarding these values and
promote a climate of tolerance, inclusion and civic engagement in the community.
The Board may invite interested Elected Officials to provide comments regarding the
proposed Human Rights proclamation, and to join in signing the Proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and finalize the Human Rights Proclamation. Action may be taken to approve the
proclamation.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCaul County Administrator Date