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S MopN� <br /> a � i <br /> APRIL 19"' Town of Lexington Human Rights Committee <br /> `Fx,r,°c�`' Meeting Minutes for Wednesday, Oct ii, 2023 <br /> Conducted in remotely on Zoom <br /> LHRC MEMBERS PRESENT <br /> Christina Lin, Chair(CL); Stephanie Hsu,Vice-Chair(SH); Mona D. Roy(MDR);Amber Iqbal (Al); <br /> Larry Freeman- Lexington Public School District (LF); Lieutenant Colleen Dunbar-Town of Lexington <br /> Police (CD); Melissa Interess -Town of Lexington, Human Services (MI) <br /> The minutes recorded by Christina Lin, LHRC Chair <br /> 1. The Chair acknowledged the violence that erupted in Israel and Palestine this weekend has <br /> been heartbreaking. There are many people in the Lexington community and surrounding <br /> area who have been impacted. This is a time when strong emotions and even conflicting <br /> feelings are being surfaced. We must be compassionate and supportive to all who are <br /> deeply shaken by these events. <br /> 2. Finalize Committee goals (I move that we approve these goals to submitted) <br /> Old Goal: Increase resilience of the community against divisive rhetoric <br /> Updated Goal: <br /> The Lexington Human Rights Committee endeavors to foster a community centered on the <br /> shared values of humanity. <br /> Our multi-year goal is to increase the strength of the community by reducing divisive rhetoric. <br /> Only when we are able to see that we have more in common than not, are we able to unlock <br /> possibilities for a shared future together. <br /> We believe this work is rooted in grassroots efforts involving relationship-building, community <br /> programming and training. In doing so, we work towards a community where we all belong <br /> because a true democracy can only be honored when all people are included. <br /> We ask the Select Board and Town of Lexington to support our work in <br /> a. Building and maintaining connections to the affinity and interest groups <br /> b. Developing programming that support continued community education and awareness <br /> around issues that impact vulnerable populations <br /> c. Offering training around civil dialogue and bystander skills <br /> d. Serving as a resource to Town committees, departments and organizations <br /> 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE•LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02420 <br />