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Statement condemning anti-Asian hate crimes

There has been an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States, including in our own community, and the horrible murders in Georgia March 16 should make us all more determined than ever to work for an end to acts of hate.

There is no place for hate, violence, and racism in Snohomish County. I condemn these acts against our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. I will continue to work to advance justice for all of our residents, and I am committed to ensuring Snohomish County government values every community who lives, work...