Statement from Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr.on behalf of the Board of Commissioners

In another attempt to divide our nation using racist and xenophobic language against our neighbors in the Sikh and Hindu community the Trump Administration continues to push fear and hate as their top priority in their national agenda. We do not subscribe to this hate, and we will stand against it and speak out when it is spoken, endorsed and amplified by Trump and his cronies. Make no mistake, this is just latest act of trying to pander to his MAGA base and does nothing to bring down the price of gas, groceries or fix our broken economy. This despicable language does nothing to end the war in Iran or stop the corruption and double dealing that is endemic with Trump and his family.

Hate has no home in Camden County. We have always, and will continue to, welcome and embrace our neighbors from south Asia and throughout the world with open arms as a strong inclusive community. Furthermore, the strength of this nation and Camden County is built from our immigrant roots and what has given us the ability to be that shining city on a hill that President Ronald Reagan use to reference. We want the Sikh and Hindu community to know that we have their backs and will not accept this despicable and vile language.