Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter released the following statement in response to the antisemitic flyers targeting a Berkley neighborhood this weekend and other recent attacks on the dignity of Oakland County residents:

“Oakland County stands firmly against antisemitism in all its forms. The antisemitic flyers distributed in Berkley are a hateful and cowardly act intended to divide neighbors and spread fear among the Jewish community. We cannot allow this to become normalized. Hate directed at Jewish families, Muslim communities, Black residents, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, or anyone else attacks the values that make our communities strong and welcoming. Antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, sexism, homophobia and every form of hate diminish us all. Confronting them requires more than condemnation — it requires the courage to speak out, stand with one another and choose empathy over fear. Oakland County will continue to stand for a community where every person feels safe, valued and welcome.”