E.H. Task Force Issues Charlottesville Statement

In a statement issued Wednesday, the East Hampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force condemned the attacks by white supremacists that took place on Aug. 12 and 13 in Charlottesville, Va.

". . . [W]e as residents of the Town of East Hampton believe that the attack in Charlottesville by white supremacists and neo Nazis is an attack on us all. No matter your political party, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or familial status, robbing our community of its sense of security and well-being is a domestic act of terrorism and is no less a threat then if it were performed by any hostile force, foreign or domestic," the task force said.

The statement also thanked East Hampton Town Supervisor Larry Cantwell, who on Tuesday condemned the violence in Charlottesville.

"East Hampton is a welcoming community and we welcome all of good will to enjoy, in safety, this very special place," the task force said.

The anti-bias task force is an advisory committee appointed by the East Hampton Town Board. Audrey Gaines is its chairwoman. It holds meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in East Hampton Town Hall on Pantigo Road.