Two gatherings against police use of force planned in Georgetown this weekend
Two gatherings, both spurred by the death of George Floyd and the use of force by police, are planned for Saturday and Sunday at the downtown square in Georgetown.
The first event is an assembly from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday outside the Williamson County Courthouse,710 Main St. The Georgetown Events Facebook page said the assembly is about asking for policy changes to end police violence against all people, including limiting use of force.
“We love and support our Georgetown police,” the post said. “This is a respectful, peaceful assembly to promote positive change. If you have other agendas, please keep it civil, respectful and lawful.”
The second event is a prayer to honor all of the black people who have lost their lives to police violence. It will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, also outside the courthouse.
Read more: https://www.statesman.com/news/20200604/two-gatherings-against-police-use-of-force-planned-in-georgetown-this-weekend
I'm enjoying the irony since Georgetown was known as the conservative bastion north of Austin since before I went to college there.
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