This is a data rich resource for our discussions about priorities, public safety, community health, and the ways in which budgets serve as moral documents. The authors of this study and project explain: “If ‘money talks,’ then budgets tell a story about a community’s investment priorities. At a time of renewed interest in budget priorities,… Read More »
My name is Jay Furr and I’m a resident of Richmond, Vermont. I’ve lived here since 2002 and in Vermont since 1998. But prior to that, I was as Southern as one could be; my mother descended from generations of dirt-poor central Floridians and my father’s folks had been in the Piedmont of North Carolina… Read More »
Agenda Review and Discussion of Thirteenth 30 min Update and plans for key work of breakout groups (w/ leads) 45 min Policy – Sean Witters Policing – Cody Quattrocci (w/ Ann Naumann) Education – Bonny Steuer Fundraising/Reparations – Kelsey Welborn Discussion of group scope and purpose 15 min Occur in sub-groups? or discuss as large… Read More »
I responded to Cody’s email about a PD interview occurring today by emailing our Town Manager, Josh Arneson. He had more details which I am copying below: “Connie, Thank you for your email. Today I am interviewing a candidate for an officer position, not the Chief position. We have been trying to include one community… Read More »
Hello friends! The following are organizations run by Black Vermonters, Vermonters of Color, and white allies who have been working for years on racial justice work. I think it would be great for our group to support them. Most of these organizations use Facebook, twitter and Instagram to alert the public to their work and… Read More »
Richmond’s July 4th celebrations were called off for 2020 due to Covid-19, but members of our group felt that it would be a shame not to do some sort of organized event that day. Patty Brushett, Jeff Forward, Bonny Steuer, and Chris Granda organized a “Black Lives Matter” sign-making party at the Richmond bandshell with… Read More »
Welcome to the newly-created Richmond Racial Equity site. This site was created in response to member requests to have more of a comment-board-based discussion system rather than having everything go to your email. In order to create posts or take part in the forums you will need to create a login — you can do… Read More »