MEDIA
RELEASE
November
14, 2016
Mayor Macdonald:
“Harassment Based on Race, Religion, or Other Factors Will not Be Tolerated in
Lewiston.”
Following
Tuesday’s election, there have been media reports of increasing incidents of
harassment based on racism and bigotry around the country. Reacting to
concerns expressed by some in our community, Mayor Robert Macdonald stated:
“The City of Lewiston and our Police
Department will not tolerate the harassment of any members of our community for
any reason. We are proud that Lewiston, one of Maine’s most diverse
cities, is also one of its safest. I join with President Elect Donald
Trump in his call to those who might consider engaging in any harassing
behavior to stop it.”
According
to the Lewiston Police Department, there have been no reported incidents of
harassment in Lewiston since the election. Interim Police Chief Brian
O’Malley indicated that the department has been in contact with representatives
of the immigrant community and will continue to closely monitor the situation
in the coming days. According to O’Malley, “No member of our community
should fear going about his or her daily activities. The Department will
respond aggressively should any incidents occur.”
For
Further Information, Contact:
Robert Macdonald, Mayor, 207-212-8867
Brian O’Malley, Interim Police Chief, 207-
513-3137