There were no arrests yesterday. EPD with HCSO and CHP assisting them were assaulted, attacked and had their patrol cars vandalized. The community attacked and businesses were vandalized and some had to shut down for safety.
Yet, Eureka's Mayor and the Eureka City Council have not denounced the violence. The only media really providing coverage about the danger to the community were Nazy Javid and myself. The others could not ignore it but they downplayed it and left while protestors were swarming the street,blocking the traffic and attacking innocent people.
Many community members, including people of color have spoken up denouncing the violence. Many protestors, just like Occupy Eureka, egged on law enforcement.
There were very few peaceful protestors. If you don't want all protestors judged by the actions of others, why are you judging all law enforcement for the actions of one man?
Sheriff William Honsal, Eureka Police Chief Steve Watson and Arcata Police Chief Brian Ahearn all issued statements. Chief Watson tried to talk to the protestors.
Most of us are tired of staying home. There are many causes and injustices in society, yet we are not out in the community and country looting, vandalizing, being lawless and disrespectful.
You continue to fail to show any leadership in times of crisis. You have no concern for the citizens of Eureka except those who support you. You don't listen to input from anyone who isn't a supporter or disagrees with you.
At least Councilmembers Natalie Arroyo and Leslie Castellano were doing clean up.
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