Decatur commission adopts 'Melinda' resolution, creates reparations task force
The Decatur City Commission unanimously adopted Resolution R‑25‑XX — called the “Melinda” resolution — formally acknowledging historical racial harms in the city and establishing a Decatur Reparations Task Force to research losses, consult descendants, and deliver interim reports at 12 and 24 months and a final report at 36 months.
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The Decatur City Commission voted to adopt Resolution R‑25‑XX, known locally as the “Melinda” resolution, formally acknowledging historical crimes and ongoing injuries inflicted on Black residents and establishing a community-directed Decatur Reparations Task Force.
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