Following a swift outcry, including a petition with more than 6,000 signatures, Moncton Mayor Dawn Arnold has released the city’s first public statement since its decision not to allow a menorah to be displayed outside city hall.
Arnold said in the statement that the city “acted too quickly.”
“The City wanted to be more inclusive toward our community by repositioning these faith symbols; however, we obviously fell short in this transition,” the statement said.
“We apologize if our actions showed a lack of support toward any members of our community.”
The menorah has been displayed on the lawn of Moncton city hall since 2003. (Submitted by
