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New Haven committee forwards several candidates to revive Food Policy Council
Summary
The Board of Alders appointments committee voted to forward multiple applicants for the Food Policy Council after public remarks from prospective members about community gardens, food pharmacy partnerships and concerns about reduced federal food funding.
The Board of Alders appointments committee on Tuesday moved several nominees to the city’s Food Policy Council after public testimony from people already working on local food distribution and community gardens.
The committee forwarded the nominations of Kate Anderson, Susan Harris, Jamila (Jamel) Rashid, Megan Wharton and Steven (Steve) Moreland to the full Board of Alders for confirmation. The committee vote was taken by voice and carried.
The nominees described hands‑on experience with community food efforts and said they want to help revive the council, which several speakers said has struggled to maintain membership. Megan Wharton, who identified…
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