The pledge was signed by a diverse group of community and religious leaders to denounce hate and spread inclusivity.

This comes in in response to recent incidents of anti-Semitic and racist vandalism and in the City of Stamford.

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Mayor Simmons emphasized a zero tolerance policy for any hate speech or actions in the city.

"We as leaders are doing everything we can to denounce that hate. To make sure we let people know we have zero tolerance for that. And to make sure we are bringing our community together during this difficult time. To lift up one another, spread more love and inclusivity, and to live up to the ideals that we all believe in in Stamford. That we are a city of opportunity and inclusiveness for everyone," Mayor Simmons said.

Other officials in attendance included the Stamford Schools superintendent and the city's director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.