Springfield council considers citizen board to address racial equity issues
Updated Jan 21, 2021;
Posted Jan 21, 2021
Springfield City Councilor Tracye Whitfield speaks during the painting of a Black Lives Matter mural outside City Hall in September. (The Republican file photo)
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SPRINGFIELD — City councilors on Thursday initiated plans to create a citizen board to address racial equity issues in Springfield, including equity in city promotions, contracts and grant opportunities.
Council Vice President Tracye Whitfield, the new chairwoman of the council’s Civil Rights subcommittee, suggested the Racial Equity Review Board could evaluate community complaints about equity and fairness, and look for remedies. She suggested that the board consist of five to seven residents from diverse backgrounds.