Jefferson County lawmakers and the City of Golden publicly responded to the colossal swastika that marred a hillside near Morrison last weekend.

House Majority Leader Monica Duran, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Lisa Cutter, Sen. Jesse Danielson, Sen. Lindsey Daugherty, Sen. Chris Kolker and seven representatives released a joint statement Monday regarding the vulgar display near Lookout Mountain and the city of Golden Saturday morning.

“This appalling act is more than vandalism, it is an attempt to spread fear and division in a community that stands for respect, inclusion and human dignity,” the statement said.

“We strongly stand against hate in all its forms. Every person, regardless of race, creed, or religion, deserves the freedom to live without fear. Staining our beautiful open spaces with symbols of antisemitic hate and Nazi propaganda is not who we are and it will never define Jefferson County.”

The group went on to thank Jeffco Open Space Rangers, local law enforcement and community members for working to quickly take down the tarp swastika.

“The City of Golden strongly condemns the recent act of hate speech on Lookout Mountain early Saturday morning. Golden remains firm in our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for residents and visitors,” the city said Monday morning.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the incident as of Monday, with an investigator being assigned directly to the incident.

The culprit, if found, could face criminal charges along with multiple park violations and fines from Jefferson County Open Space.

The sheriff’s office asks for anyone with information to call its tip line at 303-271-5612.

“Let this serve as a reminder that the forces of hate and division have no place here and when they rise, we will meet them together, with resolve and love for one another,” the lawmakers concluded.