Richmond council reaffirms commitment to inclusion and respect

Richmond City Council says it does not condone discrimination in any form and has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusion, respect and diversity.

In a public statement, the city said discriminatory messaging recently shared on social media drew public and media attention. It said the material does not reflect the values of council or the community, and that it is seeking an apology on behalf of Richmond residents from those responsible.

Richmond is a signatory to the Richmond Community Protocol: Responding to Racism and Hate. The city says it remains committed to addressing incidents of discrimination promptly and effectively.