Mayor Don Wagner Condemns Hate Crime, Calls on the Irvine Community to Come Together.
In response to the vandalism at Beth Jacob Synagogue, Irvine Mayor Don Wagner commented, “This morning’s news of anti-Semitic vandalism against one of Irvine’s synagogues, along with reports of a recent incident at Irvine Valley College, are both enraging and unacceptable. They will not go unchallenged by the good people of Irvine. An attack on anyone in Irvine of any faith is an attack on us all.<br /> <br />“These two local acts of hate, and even more so the senseless, wanton murder of 11 innocent people in Pittsburgh, remind us that historical prejudices remain alive in evil people. It is for the good to work tirelessly against them, their hatred, and their evil. Anti-Semitism cannot be acceptable in this country; it will not be ignored in Irvine.<br /> <br />“I pledge on behalf of myself and the entire City Council that we will work with the Irvine Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to identify and bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice. We will also continue to do everything in our power to condemn anti-Semitism and to protect Irvine’s Jewish community and also everyone of any race, religion, or ethnic background in this city.”
The full press release from the city of Irvine is posted below.
Mayor Don Wagner Condemns Hate Crime, Calls on the Irvine Community to Come Together.
In response to the vandalism at Beth Jacob Synagogue, Irvine Mayor Don Wagner commented, “This morning’s news of anti-Semitic vandalism against one of Irvine’s synagogues, along with reports of a recent incident at Irvine Valley College, are both enraging and unacceptable. They will not go unchallenged by the good people of Irvine. An attack on anyone in Irvine of any faith is an attack on us all.
“These two local acts of hate, and even more so the senseless, wanton murder of 11 innocent people in Pittsburgh, remind us that historical prejudices remain alive in evil people. It is for the good to work tirelessly against them, their hatred, and their evil. Anti-Semitism cannot be acceptable in this country; it will not be ignored in Irvine.
“I pledge on behalf of myself and the entire City Council that we will work with the Irvine Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to identify and bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice. We will also continue to do everything in our power to condemn anti-Semitism and to protect Irvine’s Jewish community and also everyone of any race, religion, or ethnic background in this city.”
The full press release from the city of Irvine is posted below.
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