Monterey County shows support for Ukraine<\/b>
\nSUPERVISORS CONDEMN RUSSIAN INVASION, DISPLAY UKRAINIAN FLAG INSIDE CHAMBERS<\/b><\/p>\nMONTEREY COUNTY \u2014 Monterey County is showing its support for the people of Ukraine, displaying the eastern European country\u2019s flag inside the Board of Supervisors\u2019 Chambers in Salinas after hosting a special ceremony earlier this month.<\/p>\n
The county spent time during the supervisors\u2019 meeting on March 15 to honor and stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, many of whom have been displaced since Russia\u2019s invasion more than a month ago.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the last couple of weeks, I find myself reflecting more on the moments of joy at home, wondering what the pain of being forced to separate from family must feel like for so many,\u201d said District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez, who represents South Monterey County, on social media afterward. \u201cThe loss and devastation will echo for a generation, just as the calls for justice must. We stand with the people of Ukraine and we pray for their safety.\u201d<\/p>\n
During Tuesday\u2019s meeting, the county displayed the flag of Ukraine alongside the American flag behind the board\u2019s dais and played the national anthems of both countries.<\/p>\n
County employees Marina Pantchenko and Nana Knight, both of Ukrainian descent with family and friends in the region, also shared their concerns for loved ones who are fighting for their freedom in this now war-torn area.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you to our county employees who shared their stories and fears for loved ones in this war zone,\u201d said Maia Carroll, the county\u2019s communications coordinator. \u201cMonterey County will continue to display the flag of Ukraine until the conflict ends.\u201d<\/p>\n
Monterey County shows support for Ukraine
\nSUPERVISORS CONDEMN RUSSIAN INVASION, DISPLAY UKRAINIAN FLAG INSIDE CHAMBERS
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