Common sense or not, council says anti-hate legislation is necessary By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com 2nd Ward Councilwoman Charlotte Gordon said racist-messaging vandalism has been seen recently at Alexandria Point and a stop sign along the floodwalls, requiring the city to act in erasing them. Council is now considering legislation that would condemn acts of hate and discrimination like these. Photos by Patrick Keck. PORTSMOUTH — In a time where existing racial inequities and violence have become more prevalent, Portsmouth City Council took one step closer to outright condemning acts of hate and discrimination in the city Monday night.