Community Reparations Commission August 2022 Update
The next meeting of the Community Reparations Commission will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2022, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall at 87 Haywood Street, in downtown Asheville.
The Commission’s meeting agendas, generally posted 3-5 days prior to the meeting, can be found at www.ashevillenc.gov/department/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/reparations-commission.
The Community Reparations Commission is empowered to make short-, medium-, and long-term recommendations that will make significant progress toward repairing the damage caused by public and private systemic racism. The task of the Reparations Commission is to issue a report in a timely manner for consideration by the City and other participating community groups for incorporation into their respective short-term and long-term priorities and plans.
Where to Watch
The Community Reparations Commission will be streamed on the City’s Engagement Hub (www.ashevillenc.gov/engage), the City’s YouTube page (www.youtube.com/user/CityofAsheville/videos), and Buncombe County’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/buncombeGov/videos).
Since the meeting will be held in person, public comments will be taken at the meeting. If you are unable to attend, you may comment via voicemail or email. Voicemail: (855) 925-2801, meeting code 9040. Email comments to [email protected].
Recap of the Meeting
The Actions of the Community Reparations Commission are provided following the meeting on the City’s Blog Page (www.AshevilleNC.gov/News), distributed to Reparations Project subscribers, and sent to the media. Please sign up to get these updates in your inbox.
Impact Focus Area Working Group Meetings
The Community Reparations Commission will continue to meet in person on the third Monday at 6 p.m. Meetings will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall located at 87 Haywood Road, in downtown Asheville.
Commission members will serve on at least one of the five Impact Focus Area workgroups to analyze detailed information on the impact focus area and report key findings to the full commission.
Impact Focus Area workgroups
- Criminal Justice
- Economic Development
- Education
- Health & Wellness
- Housing
Please visit the Community Reparations Commission page at www.ashevillenc.gov/reparations for more information.
Parking and Other Needs
Parking is validated for the Civic Center Parking Garage only. If you need childcare, please advise by the Friday prior to the meeting by contacting Brenda Mills.
For more information, please contact Brenda Mills, Director, Equity and Inclusion at (828) 232-4517 or [email protected]. Subscribe at PublicInput.com/avlreparations for updates on the progress of Community Reparations.
About the Reparations Commission
The members of the Reparations Commission were appointed by Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in 2022.
The Reparations Commission is empowered to make short, medium, and long-term recommendations to Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Commissioners that will make significant progress toward repairing the damage caused by public and private systemic racism.
Follow the Community Reparations Commission’s progress at www.ashevillenc.gov/reparations.
