20.107 AJ Suggested AmendmentAmendment proposed by Councilor Jarrett:
Be it further resolved that:
We will devote our efforts to expanding the challenging but necessary community
conversation on racism and on all of our respective culpabilities; and
Be it further resolved that:
We have an obligation to advance racial equity by undoing the inequities found in
the law, and to proactively pass ordinances and make budget decisions
that address inequity. During the Periodic Review of Ordinances which occurs
every 5 years as per the City Charter Section 10-5, and at other times when it
comes to the attention of the Council, we will act to update ordinances that have
been shown to have a disproportionate impact on communities of color and
adversely affect vulnerable populations. We will also consider these impacts during
our annual budget process and as financial orders are brought to the Council.
Be it further resolved that:
We call for increased resources from the Commonwealth for comprehensive anti-
racism trainings for state and municipal employees and students; and