Public Input meeting for Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission recommendations
City Council to consider recommendations in February
Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 10, 2022 – Following the presentation of its 18 recommendations to the Brookhaven City Council by the Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission (SJREC), the City of Brookhaven will be holding two virtual meetings to present the recommendations and solicit feedback.
The meetings will take place on Jan. 20 and 27 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. In order to ensure transparency and accountability, the public will be able to weigh in using the following options:
- Sending an email to PublicComment@BrookhavenGA.gov
- Participating in the meeting via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83995152335
- Dialing in via phone (Use Webinar access code 839 9515 2335):
- 312-626-6799, 929-436-2866, 301-715-8592, 669-900-6833, or 253-215-8782
A live stream of the meeting can be viewed on Facebook Live at www.Facebook.com/BrookhavenGAgov
The SJREC made its presentation to the Brookhaven City Council at its business meeting on Dec. 14 to expand efforts toward racial equity and social justice throughout the Brookhaven community and City government.
“The SJREC has put a lot of time and energy into making these recommendations. We want to be sure that all of our residents and stakeholders have an ample opportunity be aware of these potential changes,” said City Manager Christian Sigman.
Formed in December 2020, the 37-member, all-volunteer, citizen-led SJREC was tasked to review and make recommendations regarding the City’s mission and vision statements; policies and procedures across hiring, procurement, and policing; and community engagement. After studying the issues of race and equity and learning more about the history of Brookhaven and its demographics, the SJREC developed and executed a series of community engagement activities, including holding 41 Civic Dinner conversations, seven community “pop-up” events, and four council district discussions which served as a basis for their recommendations.
To view the final report, visit www.BrookhavenGA.gov/SJREC.
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