A Public Statement from the Boulder Community

We stand united in condemning acts of antisemitism, hate and violence and are committed to bridging differences through collaboration, empathy and our shared humanity.

Yesterday’s attack on a peaceful vigil in the heart of our community is not only a vile assault on our Jewish community—it is an attack on us all. Those bearing the physical wounds from this unprovoked violence are in pain today—we wish them successful and speedy recoveries. Our hearts are also with those bearing psychological wounds, who may find themselves fearful today—we hope you are surrounded by love to lighten the burden.

We must seek protection and care for all who are targeted because of their beliefs, culture and identity, as well as those who peacefully protest for an end to suffering, discrimination and violence. We must also condemn and stand against the people who perpetuate, encourage and carry out such actions.

We are united in condemning acts of antisemitism, hate and violence and are committed to bridging differences through collaboration, empathy and recognition of our shared humanity.

Community is both a place and a sense of fellowship. We stand in support of and side by side with the City of Boulder and Boulder County’s vibrant Jewish community at this difficult time. Our differences, and our ability to respect and work through those differences, are what make the fabric of our community strong. We welcome all who wish to cultivate a better Boulder to join us in this commitment.

Sign on to stand with our community.

Signers

Aaron Brocket, Mayor, City of Boulder

Alex Medler, Board of Education Treasurer, Boulder Valley School District

Ashley Stolzmann, Commissioner, Boulder County Board of Commissioners

Bettina Swigger, Chief Executive Officer, Downtown Boulder Partnership

Bob Yates, Community Leader

Carla Colin, President, Latino Chamber of Commerce

Charlene Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer, Visit Boulder

Christopher R Taylor, Executive Director, Museum of Boulder

Curtis Johnson, Sheriff, Boulder County

Frank O'Cana, Executive Director, Boulder County AIDS Project

Jared Polis, Boulder Resident and Governor, State of Colorado

John Tayer, President, Boulder Chamber of Commerce

Jon Bergschneider, President, West Coast Markets, BioMed Realty

Junie Joseph, State Representative, Colorado House District 10

Karen McCormick, State Representative, Colorado House District 11

Mardi Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Rocky Mountain Equality

Mark Wallach, City Council Member, City of Boulder

Marta Loachamin, Commissioner, Boulder County Board of Commissioners

Molly Fitzpatrick, Clerk and Recorder, Boulder County

Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde, City Manager, City of Boulder

Rob Anderson, Superintendent, Boulder Valley School District

Ryan Schuchard, City Council Member, City of Boulder

Scott Beard, Chair, Community Foundation Boulder County

Tara Winer, City Council Member, City of Boulder

Tatiana Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer, Community Foundation Boulder County

Tina Marquis, City Council Member, City of Boulder

Yvette Bowden, Assistant County Administrator, Boulder County

Thank you to the Community Foundation for their leadership in drafting this joint statement.