REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of October 18 - 24, 2026 as United Against Hate Week
Report
BACKGROUND
In recent years, communities across the nation have experienced increased division, accompanied by incidents of hate, discrimination, and intolerance. In response to a rise in expressions of hate within local communities, civic leaders launched the United Against Hate campaign in 2017 to empower residents, organizations, schools, and local governments to take action against hate and promote inclusion. The campaign serves as a call for local civic action to address hate, discrimination, and implicit bias and to foster safe, welcoming, and respectful communities.
At the December 19, 2023, City Council meeting, the City of Santa Clara adopted a Resolution (Attachment 1) supporting United Against Hate for the first time. Through the Resolution, the City affirmed its commitment to confronting injustice and intolerance and standing against racism, discrimination, and hate in all forms.
In 2026, United Against Hate Week will be observed October 18 through October 24. The campaign encourages cities, towns, schools, community organizations, and residents to come together to raise awareness, challenge bullying and bias, and promote respect and understanding.
The City of Santa Clara recognizes United Against Hate Week as an important opportunity to reaffirm its ongoing commitment to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful community. Through continued participation in the United Against Hate movement, the City encourages all Santa Clarans to promote unity, embrace the strength of the community’s diversity, stand against hate and intolerance, and work together to build a safe and equitable community for all.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Clara will promote the United Against Hate campaign with the distribution of “Santa Clara Stands Against Hate” posters and materials. As part of United Against Hate week, the City will implement the following campaign for the City of Santa Clara.
• Create reading list with Santa Clara City Library promoting themes of unity and support for the City’s diverse community during United Against Hate week
• Work with community partners to amplify awareness
• Produce a video for City social media platforms featuring city employees in solidarity with United Against Hate Week
• Distribute United Against Hate posters to business owners and residents
• Provide United Against Hate posters to all public-facing City facilities
At the October 6, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council is scheduled to proclaim October 18 through October 24, 2026, as United Against Hate Week in the City of Santa Clara.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Aimee Escobar, Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 23-9299
2. Proclamation of October 18 - 24, 2026 as United Against Hate Week