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Welcoming Town Resolution


Proposed to Randolph Town Council March 6, 2025
• Welcoming Town Designation (2025 final version, Subcommittee Meeting cancelled to block this version)
• Welcoming Town Flyer (print 'em, cut 'em in half, and give to your friends)
• Sign our petition - share with hashtag #Randolph4ALL
• Welcoming Town 2018 - Jesse's old info page
• Welcoming Town 2025 FAQs - Jesse's Q&A
  
  Proposed to Randolph Town Council Feb. 10, 2025
• RDTC Letter to Town Council (2025, blocked from being read)
• RDTC Letter to Town Council (2018, blocked from being distributed)
• Welcoming Town Designation (2025 draft version, blocked from RCTV)
• Welcoming Town Designation (2018, voted NO by the previous Town Council)
• Sandi Cohen's letter in support (blocked from being read)

The Randolph Town Council has been blocking a Resolution which declares that the Town of Randolph welcomes all residents, and people of all nationalities and races.

If you think that blocking that is crazy, and you believe that Randolph is a Welcoming Town, like the big sign above, come say so, on Monday, March 10, at 6 PM at Town Hall!

Councilor Jesse Gordon will force a vote on Monday to require a public hearing on the Welcoming Resolution. For several weeks now, the Town Council has been blocking the people of Randolph from learning about our police policies regarding immigrants -- those police policies are fair for all and make for a safe Town for all. Our Welcoming Resolution says exactly that.

Councilor Gordon says, "Our police follow state and federal law, no more and no less, and in Randolph it's safe for immigrants to talk to our police." The Town Police Chief echoed that long-standing policy, in a recording that has been blocked from RCTV. "Our police don't do MORE than the law requires -- they're not ICE Deputies and they never will be -- and our police don't do LESS than the law requires -- we're not a Sanctuary City," adds Councilor Gordon.

This shouldn't be controversial -- but it is! Please come and speak your mind, so all of Randolph can hear the simple truth. You can read the Welcoming Resolution below -- the Randolph Town Council cancelled a meeting to avoid having this version introduced -- or contact Jesse Gordon at (617) 320-6989 or jgordon@randolph-ma.gov

The Randolph DEI was an active participant in drafting the Resolution below, along with the RDTC and several other organizations.

Resolution Concerning Commitment To All Residents of the Town of Randolph

WHEREAS, the purpose of the government of the Town of Randolph, like all municipal government, is to provide excellent service to Town residents and businesses, in a cost effective manner, while continually improving the environment of the Town and its residents, including physical, economic, social, safety and well-being, through the cooperative working relationships of Town Employees, boards, committees, commissions and elected officials; and

WHEREAS, the Randolph Town Council believes that protecting the physical safety and emotional well-being of our residents are important parts of the Town's vitality and success; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Randolph does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment or bullying by Town employees or officials; and

WHEREAS, we strive to make Randolph a safe and welcoming community that stands on principles of rejecting racial profiling, racially motivated brutality, hate crimes and other crimes that impact minority and underrepresented communities; and

WHEREAS, our law enforcement agencies are committed to responding to the needs of our community and to respecting, protecting and serving all residents, documented and undocumented, to ensure safety for all people; and

WHEREAS, immigrants and refugees are a vital part of the civic, economic and social life of our community; and

WHEREAS, we are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful community; and

WHEREAS, the Randolph Town Council believes that providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants would be a benefit to our community and to the United States;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Randolph Town Council that:

The Town of Randolph commits to providing equitable protection, respect, and services to all residents, regardless of immigration or refugee status, while upholding the values of fairness, unity, and local governance.

The Town recognizes the importance of adhering to the rule of law and commits to fostering a safe, welcoming, and vibrant community for all.

The Town is committed to managing municipal resources responsibly and fairly, meeting the needs of all residents without compromising community well-being.

The Town acknowledges the valuable contributions of immigrant communities and emphasizes the importance of shared responsibility, civic engagement, and collaboration to maintain Randolph's vitality and unity.