Mayor Sam Liccardo’s Statement on San Jose Protests Following the Death of George Floyd

San Jose, CA – In response to the protests currently happening San Jose following the death of George Floyd, Mayor Liccardo has issued the following statement:

Post Date:05/29/2020 5:00 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 May 29, 2020

Media Contact
Rachel Davis, Office of Mayor Sam Liccardo, rachel.davis@sanjoseca.gov, 408.712.9149

"Anger and peaceful protest will always be appropriate responses to injustice; violence will never be.  San Jose is united in outrage over the atrocious crime committed in Minneapolis and in sadness over George Floyd's horrible death. SJPD will take a measured approach in facilitating peaceful protest, but there will be no tolerance of violence to our people or damage to our city." 

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