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A Massachusetts mayor has faced criticism for rescinding a previous mayor's executive order that declared racism and police violence public health emergencies.
HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) The acting mayor of Holyoke is facing criticism for rescinding a previous mayor’s executive order that declared racism and police violence public health emergencies.
Acting Holyoke Mayor Terence Murphy said last week in his decision that the order “has no immediate benefit” because the city has not yet acted on many of its plans.
“It is my expectation that all city departments consistently treat everyone with respect as we serve the public regardless of race or ethnicity,” Murphy, who was named acting mayor in April and does not plan to run in the fall, said to explain the decision.
HOLYOKE Acting Mayor Terence Murphy has rescinded a previous executive order that declared racism and police violence as matters that constitute a public health emergency.Murphy said the order “has no immediate benefit” because the city has not yet.