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Editor’s note: Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson made the following comments on Wednesday, April 29, after swastikas were painted on trees at Pine Ridge Park.

"Over the past couple of days, a photo has circulated on social media of swastika graffiti painted on two tree trunks in Pine Ridge Park in Edmonds. In addition, a dressed-up doll was found wedged in the branches of one of the trees. For passers-by, this was a shocking sight and has raised questions and concerns.

"As we all know, the swastika has been used for decades as a symbol of white supremacy and/or hatred towards other races and eth...