Resolution 1202RESOLUTION NO. 1202
A RESOLUTION OF THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Whereas, the reduction of hate and bias crime saves community and personal revenue by reducing
property loss from vandalism, litigation and court costs and reduction in use of emergency
services such as police and medical professionals; and
Whereas, a Snohomish County Human Rights Commission will provide for more local control over
content of the law and will be better able to respond to emerging trends in the community;
and
Whereas, with local enforcement capability a Snohomish County Human Rights Commission will
have the inherent credibility to perform outreach education and dispute resolution
functions necessary to provide a more effective program; and
Whereas, a local Snohomish County Human Rights Commission can provide resources spent to
assist with local needs that are not prioritized at the state level in competition with the
needs and issues of the entire state; and
Whereas, the local community can better identify local resources that may be missed or not utilized
by the state to address local concerns and issues; and
Whereas, after one year of work, the Snohomish County Council is ready to pass an ordinance
creating a Human Rights Commission,
Now therefore be it resolved that the Edmonds City Council supports the creation of a Snohomish
County Human Rights Commission and endorses adoption, by the Snohomish County Council, of the
Ordinance to create a Snohomish County Human Rights Commission.
Passed, Approved, and Adopted this 7th day of July 2009.
WOM' M, DJ WILSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
"CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 07/02/2009
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 07/07/2009
RESOLUTION NO. 1202