A statement from Commission President David Brumfield:
We have all seen the tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia. A tragedy both due to the violence that occurred ending a young life and in showing us the the darkest part of of human nature. The hate-filled message that the rally projected was one that unfortunately we have heard too many times before. The ongoing coverage of these events has focused on how we respond to those who believe skin color, religious belief, ethnicity or sexual identity are cause for exclusion and violence. One would hope that it would go with out saying where reasonable men and women stand on such an issue. But the foolishness of a few forces us to stand and say what we all should already know to be true. There is no place in this world for such hate.
Last year our community had a very different rally. Our State Representative Dan Miller with the help and support of our Municipality and School District brought the community together to champion Unity. It was a message of love over hate, inclusion over prejudice and understanding over ignorance. This Commission and Representative Miller want everyone to know that we are still committed to the message of Unity, as we always shall be. To our residents, neighbors, visitors and friends please know that though there will always be those who spew vile messages of bigotry and hatred, Mt. Lebanon is a place where those messages will be opposed by a community that has chosen Unity over hate.
On Behalf of the Commission, Staff and People of Mt. Lebanon,
David Brumfield, Commission President