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Greenbelt council adopts diversity, equity and inclusion resolution after heated debate
Summary
The Greenbelt City Council adopted a resolution reaffirming its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) after more than an hour of debate and public comment. The measure passed with one no vote and one abstention.
The Greenbelt City Council on second reading adopted a resolution reaffirming the city’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, a measure its sponsor said was intended to make a stronger public statement about the city’s values.
Councilmember Nita Pompey introduced Resolution No. 2,118, which states the city “proclaims our continuing commitment to promote a municipal work environment, city government, and community that reflects diversity, equity, [and] inclusion.” The resolution passed on a roll-call vote: Niessell, McKinney, Pompey, Pope and Weaver voted yes; Roberts voted no; Mayor Jordan recorded an…
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