Mayor Bloomfield has issued the following statement:
"I am deeply concerned by the discovery of racist stickers placed on City property near Lackawanna Park. These hateful messages are not reflective of who we are as a community and have no place in Penticton.
"The City strongly condemns all forms of racism, hate speech and white supremacist ideology. These stickers were not placed by the City and were removed immediately by a resident who rightly spoke out against them. I want to thank her for taking action and for standing up for the values we share.
"The Park is a space where families gather, children play and neighbours connect. It is unacceptable for anyone to use public spaces to spread messages of division and hate.
"We encourage anyone who sees similar materials to report them to the City Bylaw department or the RCMP non-emergency line.
"Penticton is a welcoming and inclusive city. We stand united against hate and remain committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment for all."
Contact Information
- City Bylaw at (250) 490-2440
- RCMP non-emergency at (250) 492-4300