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Lebanon officials approve diversity panel despite concerns over ‘divisive concepts’ law
Modified: 7/21/2021 9:35:26 PM
LEBANON City officials voted Wednesday night to form a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission despite concerns that the group’s efforts could conflict with a new state law that seeks to limit some discussions about race and sex.
The City Council voted unanimously to create the nine-member group, which could start meeting in the fall.
Its mission is to recommend ways to “address diversity and equity issues, promote inclusion/diversity programs and provide guidance to create a more accessible, safe, welcoming and inclusive government and community.”
That includes working alongside Lebanon’s business and nonprofit communities. To track progress, the commission will issue quarterly reports to the City Council.
Potential Lebanon diversity panel could be at odds with NH’s ‘divisive concepts’ law
Modified: 7/20/2021 9:24:53 PM
LEBANON City councilors are expected to hold a public hearing and vote Wednesday evening to create a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, though a legal opinion does raise some caveats for city officials to consider.
The commission is intended to provide education and opportunities for conversations and to “bring the community together and bridge the divide to the extent it exists regarding diversity, equity and inclusion,” according to a memo to councilors from the city manager, who recommends passage of the measure, which requires amending city code.