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Residents and council split on Woonsocket 'WEDI' advisory board name and role
Summary
Public commenters and council members debated the city’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion advisory board (referred in town as WEDI). Some residents urged renaming or elimination; supporters and several council members defended the board’s work and recommended a simple renaming if it reduces controversy.
Public comment and a later council exchange on Feb. 3 focused on the city’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion advisory board — referred to in council discussion as WEDI (Woonsocket Equity, Diversity and Inclusion).
Several public speakers urged the council to drop the DEI acronym or disband the advisory board. Gregory Duhamel told the council he had been interrupted in a phone call when he tried to discuss the…
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