Antisemitic Fliers, Hate Speech Should be Reported

December 13, 2022 — The City of Wilsonville has been made aware of the recent distribution of antisemitic fliers within some residential neighborhoods in Wilsonville.

Propaganda is a common tactic for white supremacist groups, whose messages perpetuate and incite hostility and promote division.

“Hate speech of any kind is simply unacceptable and must not be tolerated in Wilsonville,” said Mayor Julie Fitzgerald. “When you see it, you can fight it by eliminating it and reporting it.”

Hate speech should be reported to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which tracks flier distribution campaigns nationwide. The ADL is a global leader in combating antisemitism, extremism and bigotry wherever and whenever it happens to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

If you have experienced or witnessed an incident of antisemitism, extremism, bias, bigotry or hate, please report it to the ADL online, at adl.org/report-incident, or by contacting the Pacific Northwest ADL at 206-448-5349.

The Wilsonville City Council has established Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a core value, and the City strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment for people historically marginalized, excluded, and/or oppressed.  Learn more about City’s work to advance DEI initiatives at ci.wilsonville.or.us/bc-diversity.

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