9 December 2016
Whitefish mayor and councilman on CNN tonight
Updated at 13:11:00 MDT. John Muhlfeld reports the interview was bumped, which is to say Trumped, for programming on President-Elect Trump. A new broadcast date has not yet been set.
An interview with Whitefish Mayor John Muhlfeld and City Councilman Frank Sweeney is scheduled to be broadcast on CNN during the 1800–2000 time slot this evening. They’ll be discussing the proclamation (below) repudiating bigotry and white nationalism that Muhlfeld delivered at Monday’s meeting of the Whitefish City Council.
The proclamation was the latest in a series of actions and statements taken by Whitefish’s city council to disassociate that community from the ideology and program of part-time resident Richard Spencer, a white nationalist with a national reputation, a talent for generating publicity, and next to zero political clout.
A Proclamation of the City of Whitefish, Montana
Whereas, recent local and national news stories have identified the City of Whitefish as the part time residence, of a self-proclaimed white nationalist and a founder of the so called alt-right movement; and
Whereas, on the 1st day of December, 2014, the City Council of the City of Whitefish, with overwhelming public support, unanimously adopted Resolution 14-57, taking a stance in support of the community values that recognize the dignity of all persons and welcoming diversity and inclusion for all of its inhabitants and visitors: and
Whereas, on the 5th day of April, 2016, the City of Whitefish, with overwhelming public support, unanimously adopted Ordinance 16-07, an ordinance establishing a civil rights policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; and
Whereas, the City of Whitefish, as a self-governing municipal government operating pursuant to its Charter and the laws of Montana, recognizes and embraces its responsibility to promote equality for all its citizens and visitors; and
NOW THEREFORE, AS THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WHITEFISH I PROCLAIM THAT:
The City of Whitefish repudiates the ideas and ideology of the white nationalist and so called alt-right as a direct affront to our community’s core values and principles.
The City of Whitefish rejects racism and bigotry in all its forms and expressions.
The City of Whitefish reiterates its commitment to the values, laws and programs, including Resolution 14-57 and Ordinance 16-07 honoring the inherent worth of all people regardless of race, creed, national origin, sex or sexual orientation.
The City of Whitefish will continue to honor its responsibility to promote tolerance, non-discrimination and diversity within our community.