La Crosse Co. Health & Human Services board declares racism as a public health crisis
The resolution goes to the La Crosse Co. Board of Supervisors for a vote to enact the declaration
April 14, 2021 12:39 AM Site staff
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – After unanimous approval Tuesday evening, the La Crosse County Health and Human Services board declared racism as a public health crisis.
The resolution was brought to the table by La Crosse County Board member Rick Cornforth and was backed by a number of community members.
Milwaukee County was the first in the nation to declare racism as a public health crisis in 2019, starting a movement across the country.