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PUBLIC STATEMENT ON UNACCEPTABLE ATTACKS ON JEWISH COMMUNITY MEMBERS
I stand in full solidarity with my fellow council members in condemning this senseless and unacceptable act of terror. I, too, am furious and deeply saddened, and my heart is with the victims, their families and Boulder’s Jewish community.
My decision to withhold my signature from the June 2 city statement did not reflect any lack of empathy or support for Jewish community members – or an attempt to somehow justify the horrific act committed by this individual. Whatever his motivation, violence and terror are NEVER the answer.
What I felt the statement lacked was an acknowledgement that, based on his recorded comments, this was both an act of antisemitism and anti-Zionism. If we are to prevent future violence and additional attacks in our community, I believe we need to be real about the possible motivations for this heinous act. Denying our community the full truth about the attack denies us the ability to fully protect ourselves and each other.
This one change was not accepted by some council members, and due to work travel, I was unable to have conversations with my colleagues before the statement was released. I would have been eager to sign the statement if my colleagues could agree to my edit.
I am fully committed to the safety and wellbeing of our Boulder community – present and future. With this statement, I am turning my attention to addressing our community’s needs during this devastating time.
Taishya Adams (she/her)
Councilmember, Boulder City Council
Resides on Ute, Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Shoshone Land
I think she is correct when she calls this atrocity, this abhorrent attack on a Jewish organization representing the Jewish community,, an act of both anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. If she needs that to sign it, then I would have no objections.