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The Parkland (Florida) City Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism into municipal code.
Ordinance 2026-002 sets the IHRA definition as Parkland’s standard when considering antisemitism in enforcing city laws. It also incorporates language from Florida’s state definition of hate crimes.
The agenda for Wednesday’s City Commission meeting said the measure was meant to “further demonstrate the City’s commitment to combat antisemitism” and included provisions for “implementation, conflicts, severability, codification, and an effective date.”
“Parkland’s unanimous adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism shows real leadership — and marks an important step to protect Jewish residents and strengthen the civic fabric of the community,” said CAM Chief Government Affairs Officer Lisa Katz, who leads CAM’s municipal initiatives with North American mayors. “I’m grateful to Mayor Rich Walker and the entire Parkland City Commission for taking this action with clarity and courage.”
“I also want to recognize Commissioner Jordan Isrow, who brought this forward and has been a fierce advocate in this fight,” Katz added. “CAM has worked closely with Jordan — he has attended our Mayors Summits Against Antisemitism and traveled with us to Israel — and his partnership helped make this moment possible.”
“When cities define antisemitism clearly, they are better equipped to confront it, prevent it, and ensure Jews can live openly and safely,” Katz concluded.
As of the end of 2025, a total of 1,330 entities across the globe — including national and local governments, international groups, civic organizations, educational institutions, corporations, and sports clubs, among other bodies — had adopted or endorsed the IHRA antisemitism definition, according to data compiled by CAM’s Antisemitism Research Center (ARC).
Congratulations to Parkland for officially adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
Thank you Mayor Rich Walker @richwalker_ and the city council for your leadership and courage in taking real action to protect the Jewish community at a time when antisemitism is rising… pic.twitter.com/uW0SzoZD7J
— Combat Antisemitism Movement (@CombatASemitism) February 5, 2026
