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We will not condone the behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to this city.

Our black residents matter. Their experiences matter to me personally. Their voices matter. Their stories matter.

The City of Hastings should continually strive to foster an inclusive and welcoming community that values all residents and their diversity. The city has been involved in The Diversity, Inclusion and Equity for years, which is now called Thrive Hastings. We will continue to have workshops for City Council to educate ourselves and assist in becoming a more welcoming community. We will continue to examine our hiring practices to ensure we are receiving and choosing a diverse pool of candidates.

As your Mayor I have great compassion for our community. I will continue to participate in implicit bias training to understand more about my personal lens and viewpoint, and to listen to all voices in our community. It is my goal and belief that Hastings is and can be welcoming to all. Our support for each other is what makes us truly great.

We have a very strong community and will continue to strive for welcoming atmosphere for residents, visitors, and all those that we encounter.

Mary Fasbender Mayor of Hastings