HomeMy WebLinkAbout07232020_CRC_MinutesCommission Members
Chris King
Brittany Grimes
Carolinn McKillip
Kyle Kelley
Demarkius Medley
Brayden Bledsoe
Courtney Wallace
Jessica Donaldson
Christopher Lopez
Meeting called to order on July 23, 2020 at 6:34pm by King.
Members Present: King,Grimes, McKillip, Wallace, Bledsoe, Donaldson. Also present: Jessica
Pease
Donaldson moves to approve minutes from February meeting, Grimes seconds. Motion passed.
Discussion around virtual meetings - McKillip prefers virtual. Donaldson is open to in person but
in a larger space, but ok with virtual. Wallace agrees with Donaldson.
A letter of request was made by NAACP for changes to occur within city police department and
city council. The commission wrote a letter of support for the NAACP’s requests. Documents
were presented to this commission for review and approval. McKillip moved to approve the letter
of support for NAACP’s letter, King second. Grimes abstained from the vote. Motion passed.
McKillip proposed discussion around encouraging landlords to be more encouraging and
proactive about welcoming people of color to apply for residence by making statements of
support around the Black Lives Matter movement. Discussion occurred around where and how
these statements could be made. King proposed that further conversation occur with other
organizations including the NAACP and realtors to see if more support is gained within our
community. McKillip and King agreed to work on drafting the letter.
There was a potential discrimination complaint that was pending, however it was never filed. No
further action needed.
No upcoming community events or marches/protests were identified.
Remarks:
Grimes appreciates support from the commission to continue conversations regarding changes
that need to be made in our community and action that is taking place. She will continue to
update the commission of any upcoming NAACP events.
Next meeting is August 6, 2020 at 6:30. It is pending as to whether it will be in person or virtual.
King made motion to adjourn, Grimes moved, Wallace seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:07pm.