The City of Lake Forest Park Re-Affirms Commitment to Charter for Compassion
Posted on: January 26, 2017
The Lake Forest Park City Council adopted the Charter for Compassion in October of 2012. We noted that a compassionate city promotes values of justice, equity, and respect for all peoples. We acknowledged our role and responsibility to make compassion a clear and dynamic force in our city; affirmed that a compassionate city deepens our quality of life; and encouraged our citizens to embrace compassionate action in caring for its neighbors.
Lake Forest Park is one of 70 cities worldwide to adopt the Charter for Compassion, and was one of the first in King County.
Last August, the Mayor, with Council concurrence, proclaimed August 11th “Compassion Day in Lake Forest Park”.
In the wake of the political rhetoric generated during the Presidential Campaign members of the Lake Forest Park City Council were concerned about our community. On December 8, 2016, the Lake Forest Park City Council passed a resolution reaffirming our commitment to the values of the Charter for Compassion and our participation in the Ten-Year Campaign for Compassion.
We abhor hate speech and attacks against our neighbors, especially ethnic and religious groups. Every department within the city is committed to the Charter of Compassion and the fair and equal treatment of all people.
