The South San Francisco City Council has decided to discuss a resolution advocating for a cease-fire in Gaza during a May council meeting, after multiple appearances and pressure from public commenters.
South City’s decision on Wednesday, April 10, to agendize the item means the council will discuss the item at the May council meeting, but no vote has yet been taken on whether to adopt such a resolution.
Many residents, at times, took a more contentious tone than prior meetings, citing impatience over the council’s lack of action. Others implored the council to agendize a resolution, referencing other organizations and elected bodies that have already done so.
“Our tax dollars are funding this very genocide, and I want to ask for the City Council to agendize and to vote for a cease-fire resolution in Gaza,” said Cindy Pham during the public comment. “What we saw today as we sat outside was a constant stream of honks from your constituents in support of a cease-fire. Please join other Bay Area cities and student bodies who have called for a cease-fire in Gaza.”
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Attendees also voiced disbelief over an incident that occurred outside the building prior to the meeting, when a man allegedly physically and verbally assaulted individuals advocating for a cease-fire. Police are currently investigating the incident, and a report was filed. Police later reported the incident took place at around 6 p.m. on the corner of El Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue during a peaceful assembly. At that time, a 57-year-old South City man approached the group made threats based on their perceived ethnicity and assaulted some of the participants, which caused minor injuries, according to witness statements. The man was arrested for battery, threats and hate speech, according to police.
While Mayor James Coleman and Councilmember Mark Addiego had previously vocalized support for agendizing a cease-fire resolution during a Feb. 28 council meeting, the remaining members had taken a more ambivalent stance, some stating they’d prefer to have more conversations with community members before deciding. However, during the Tuesday meeting, Councilmembers Flor Nicolas and Mark Nagales indicated support to agendize the topic at a future meeting.
“Whatever we put forward, I’m hoping that the language is symbolic of South City, who we are as a people, and that it is a thought from all sides, in terms of the conversation, because I think it’s important,” Nagales said.
Councilmember Eddie Flores was not in attendance. The item will be discussed some time in May.
And the silliness continues… Hey SSF, your tax dollars at work doing stuff that will not change your life, well, except for promoting division. I guess it pays to be the first to massacre an enemy and then garner the sympathy vote. More power to Israel. Meanwhile, are there odds on whether SSF will go the Millbrae route and kick the can down the road?
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And the silliness continues… Hey SSF, your tax dollars at work doing stuff that will not change your life, well, except for promoting division. I guess it pays to be the first to massacre an enemy and then garner the sympathy vote. More power to Israel. Meanwhile, are there odds on whether SSF will go the Millbrae route and kick the can down the road?
Perhaps while the discussion is going on, the subject about why do people support Hamas who started this entire mess?
"“Whatever we put forward, I’m hoping that the language is symbolic of South City, who we are as a people..."
She's essentially admitting that they are wasting taxpayer dollars on virtue signaling.
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