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Common sense or not, council says anti-hate legislation is necessary By Patrick Keck - [email protected] 2nd Ward Councilwoman Charlotte Gordon said racist-messaging vandalism has been seen recently at Alexandria Point and a stop sign along the floodwalls, requiring the city to act in erasing them. Council is now considering legislation that would condemn acts of hate and discrimination like these. Photos by Patrick Keck. PORTSMOUTH In a time where existing racial inequities and violence have become more prevalent, Portsmouth City Council took one step closer to outright condemning acts of hate and discrimination in the city Monday night. ....
Packard, Mosley discuss legislation condemning acts of hate, discrimination By Patrick Keck - [email protected] Portsmouth City Council convened on Monday night at Shawnee State University, its final session of the month. Photo by Patrick Keck. PORTSMOUTH Almost exactly one year following the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, Portsmouth City Council introduced a discussion item devised to condemn and denounce acts of hate and discrimination in the city. Council’s newest members- 4th Ward Councilwoman Lyvette Mosley and 6th Ward Councilman Dennis Packard- spoke on the matter during Monday night’s City Managers session. The prepared document submitted to the City Clerk and received by the ....
Haas, citing First Amendment, says no to Rebel flag ban By Patrick Keck - [email protected] PORTSMOUTH- A discussion item in the past two Portsmouth City Managers sessions seems like it will remain in that status following a response from City Solicitor John Haas. Haas received an inquiry from 2nd Ward Councilwoman Charlotte Gordon during the Nov. 23 meeting regarding the presence of Confederate flags on city property, more specifically on the city-owned campgrounds by the riverfront. He said then that he would need time to review the legal merits of prohibiting the symbol, which would’ve been made part of the city’s policy for campers, but sensed there would be First Amendment implications. ....