Watch the press conference here!

Date: August 19, 2019
Times: 10 – 11AM
Place: Washington County Courthouse steps
Press conference; Speakers include:
Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington
Sheriff Pat Garrett
Ms. Salma Ahmad
Metro Councilor Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Bishop Laurie Larson Caesar

Times: 5 – 7PM
Place: Hillsboro Civic Center Plaza
Community gathering; Speakers include:
Mayor Steve Callaway
Ms. Cristina Delgado
Ms. Erika Lopez

Both events open to all!

We will gather in solidarity for the victims of El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. Both the morning and evening events will feature elected and community leaders who will respond to the troubling rise in hateful rhetoric and violence that are deeply rooted in racist ideology, and reaffirm the strength of diversity in Washington County.

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