Councilmember Mai Vang Statement on Hate Incident at Mad Butcher Meat Company
Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang issued the following statement in response to a suspected anti-Asian hate crime at “Mad Butcher Meat Company”, a Chinese American owned business, where a mutilated cat was found in the parking lot on Monday evening:
“Attacks on Asian Americans are on the rise across the nation and, unfortunately, Sacramento must also confront this xenophobia. The crime committed against the owners of Mad Butcher Meat Company on Monday night was horrific and this reprehensible act must be strongly condemned.
“Not only was an animal violently abused, but it was used to threaten and provoke fear at an Asian American owned business in Sacramento. Our city has committed to racial equity and justice – which means confronting the perpetrators of hate and acknowledging the trauma and suffering experienced by victims.
“As a city and as a community, we must work collectively to recognize the humanity of all people and stand united against all acts of hatred and bigotry. Our residents must not live in fear for their safety. I look forward to working on community-led solutions to keep us safe.”
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