HomeMy WebLinkAbout04012021_CRC_MinutesCommunity Relations Commission Members
Chris King
Brittany Grimes
Carolinn McKillip
Kyle Kelley
Courtney Wallace
Jessica Donaldson
Christopher Lopez
Meeting called to order on April 1, 2020 at 6:04pm by King.
Members Present: King, Grimes, Donaldson, McKillip, Wallace
Ex-officio Members: Pease
Grimes moved to accept November and December minutes, second Wallace.
Commission member remarks
● King thanked everyone for their dedication and attendance.
● King wanted to discuss options for the commission to partner for events during the year
so that we can get them scheduled.
○ Discussion around training for implicit bias for city employees. King agreed to
reach out to city employees to determine interest for this type of training.
○ Grimes suggested that the commission support spreading the message about
open COVID vaccinations. Grimes will seek out additional information regarding
what is needed to support this cause. McKillip makes a motion that the CRC
offers to support the community in educating about the vacation. King seconds,
motion passed.
○ McKillip recommended that we research and identify where systemic racism
occurs in Galesburg and how it can be addressed. Suggested that it be
represented as an infographic so that it can be easily understood by all.
Donaldson will work on infographics once information is received from McKillip.
○ Wallace would like to address the increase in gun violence in our community.
McKillip suggested that we ask for more information from the police department
and consider holding a town hall meeting to address the concern. Donaldson
asked that the commission consider education around community violence as a
whole in addition to gun violence. King to reach out to Chief Idle.
○ Discussion around the need to support community members who have difficulty
covering the cost of their utilities. Grimes reported concerns with how to maintain
an ongoing fund. King plans to seek out additional information regarding
resources currently in place and what can be done.
Public Comment
● None
McKillip made a motion to adjourn at 7:06pm, Donaldson seconded.