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Dear Broadview Residents,
As your Mayor, I want to speak to you not only as a public official, but as a fellow citizen who understands the weight of history we carry together.
In moments like this, I cannot help but reflect on the Civil Rights era, a time when communities like ours were met with water hoses, tear gas, and the heavy hand of government power. Those actions were meant to silence us and break our spirit. Instead, they revealed our strength, our unity, and our unshakable belief in justice.
Today, we once again find ourselves facing difficult circumstances. Some of the actions we see echo those painful moments from the past. And yet, just as our parents and grandparents stood tall in the face of injustice, so too will we endure and overcome.
Let me be clear: our purpose is not to escalate conflict or provoke those who hold power. Our purpose is to protect our families, safeguard our community, and honor the legacy of resilience passed down to us.
This morning, I made the decision to send our team home. They did not feel safe in the presence of federal agents inside of our Village Hall who used their uniforms and weapons in ways that intimidated the very men and women who faithfully serve as frontline employees to our residents.
We do not know the full intentions of these federal agents, nor what they came to do. But what I do know is this: I will not allow my team to work in fear or under intimidation. Their safety and well-being will always come first.
As your Mayor, I stand firmly with our residents, business stakeholder and employees. I will continue to protect them while ensuring that our community is served with dignity, respect, and compassion.
With Love and Kindness,
Mayor Katrina R. Thompson
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