Boone council condemns antisemitism after swastika-emblazoned flag waved at Jewish temple

The Boone town council has passed a resolution urging citizens to become more informed about antisemitism. The move comes after someone waved a flag with a swastika at a Jewish temple downtown.

The resolution condemns acts of antisemitism and hateful expressions of intolerance and encourages citizens to learn more about the Holocaust. 

Councilmember Dalton George submitted the measure. He says it’s important to send a message that hate has no place in Boone.

"If anybody goes further, if anybody takes an additional step to enact any sort of hate, the town stands ready to do whatever we can under the law," he says.

Boone councilmembers passed the resolution unanimously last week.

Earlier this month, someone waved an antisemitic flag outside of the Temple of the High Country on King Street. They fled before authorities arrived. 

Boone police are looking for a person of interest in the case and have posted pictures on social media of someone they want to talk to.

Police say waving the flag is likely protected free speech but the incident raises concerns about the person’s intentions.

Police have shared information about the case with local, state and federal authorities.