A Public Statement from the Boulder Community

We stand united in condemning acts of antisemitism, hate and violence and are committed to bridging differences through collaboration, empathy and our shared humanity

BOULDER, Colo., June 2, 2025 – Yesterday’s attack on a peaceful vigil in the heart of our community is not only a vile assault on our Jewish community—it is an attack on us all. Those bearing the physical wounds from this unprovoked violence are in pain today—we wish them successful and speedy recoveries. Our hearts are also with those bearing psychological wounds, who may find themselves fearful today—we hope you are surrounded by love to lighten the burden. 

We must seek protection and care for all who are targeted because of their beliefs, culture and identity, as well as those who peacefully protest for an end to suffering, discrimination and violence. We must also condemn and stand against the people who perpetuate, encourage and carry out such actions.

We are united in condemning acts of antisemitism, hate and violence and are committed to bridging differences through collaboration, empathy and recognition of our shared humanity.

Community is both a place and a sense of fellowship. We stand in support of and side by side with the City of Boulder and Boulder County’s vibrant Jewish community at this difficult time. Our differences, and our ability to respect and work through those differences, are what make the fabric of our community strong. We welcome all who wish to cultivate a better Boulder to join us in this commitment.

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Signers

Aaron Brockett, mayor, City of Boulder
Alex Medler, board of education treasurer, Boulder Valley School District
Allison Billings, executive director, Impact on Education
Ashley Stolzmann, commissioner, Boulder County Board of Commissioners
Bettina Swigger, chief executive officer, Downtown Boulder Partnership
Bob Yates, community leader
Carla Colin, president, Latino Chamber of Commerce
Charlene Hoffman, chief executive officer, Visit Boulder
Christopher R Taylor, executive director, Museum of Boulder
Claire Levy, commissioner, Boulder County Board of Commissioners
Curtis Johnson, sheriff, Boulder County
Dan Woog, state representative, Colorado House District 19
Frank O’Cana, executive director, Boulder County AIDS Project
Jana Peterson, county administrator, Boulder County
Jared Polis, Boulder resident and governor, State of Colorado
Joe Neguse, U.S. representative, Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District
John Tayer, president, Boulder Chamber of Commerce
Jon Bergschneider, president, west coast markets, Biomed Realty
Julie Van Domelen, executive director, EFAA
Junie Joseph, state representative, Colorado House District 10
Karen McCormick, state representative, Colorado House District 11
Lauren Folkerts, mayor pro-tem, City of Boulder
Lesley Smith, state representative, Colorado House District 49
Mardi Moore, chief executive officer, Rocky Mountain Equality
Mark Wallach, city council member, City of Boulder
Marta Loachamin, commissioner, Boulder County Board of Commissioners
Molly Fitzpatrick, clerk and recorder, Boulder County
Nicole Speer, city council member, City of Boulder
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde, city manager, City of Boulder
Rob Anderson, superintendent, Boulder Valley School District
Ryan Schuchard, city council member, City of Boulder
Scott Beard, chair, Community Foundation Boulder County
Tatiana Hernandez, chief executive officer, Community Foundation Boulder County
Tara Winer, city council member, City of Boulder
Tina Marquis, city council member, City of Boulder
Yvette Bowden, assistant county administrator, Boulder County