SMC Republican Party Presents Proclamation to SMC BOS Concerning Public Behavior and Decorum

South San Francisco, CA  July 28, 2020 Press Release

RESOLVED, by the San Mateo County Republican Party (SMGOP) of San Mateo County, California that the SMGOP encourages policies and best practices that foster good public behavior and decorum by government, law enforcement, residents and guests;

WHEREAS, our Nation has experienced the tragic, wrongful killing of George Floyd by a police officer on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota that was followed up by lawful citizens protests that often turned into violence, vandalism, destruction of historical monuments, arson, assaults and even more deaths;

WHEREAS, the tension of George Floyd incident coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown had created a perfect storm for domestic terrorists, anarchists, and criminals to take advantage of the situation to create mayhem and fear;

WHEREAS, the SMGOP recognizes, appreciates and praises the collaboration and conduct of local government leaders, law enforcement, social, and religious organizations to allow and conduct peaceful protests;

WHEREAS, the SMGOP supports reforms that improve safety, health, and good governance at a cost that San Mateo County residents and tax payers can afford;

WHEREAS, SMGOP encourages individuals to take personal responsibility to respect each other and their property;

WHEREAS, the SMGOP does not support nor tolerates false representation of worthy concerns duping people to exacerbate discord among the citizens rather than repairing social problems. We should be concerned with all crimes that affect every citizen in addition to isolated incidents involving law enforcement;

WHEREAS, groups, individuals, elected bodies that pander to organizations that use bullying tactics is a disservice to the community, themselves and limits the ability to resolve issues in a civil manner;

WHEREAS, demonizing is divisive and solves little, and instead we should work together with dignity for the greater good;

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS APPROVED that the San Mateo County Republican Party encourages policies and best practices that foster good public behavior and decorum by government, law enforcement, residents, and guests.