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Inclusivity committee narrows handbook language, sets October follow-up

5842233 · September 24, 2025
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Summary

The city inclusivity committee reviewed its handbook mission and objectives, agreed to remove language limiting the goal to "future generations," replaced a contested phrase about a "brave space" with more neutral wording, and set further drafting and planning work for October as it prepares a 2026 work plan.

The city inclusivity committee spent the bulk of a recent meeting revising language in its handbook and agreed on several wording changes while leaving final review for an October session. Members discussed removing the phrase “for future generations” from the mission statement, replacing the contested phrase “brave space” with a more neutral description of the meeting environment, and clarifying the committee’s emphasis on accessibility and outreach. The group said it will use the updated objectives to guide a modest work plan for 2026. Why…

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