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coverage quoting Ms. Hamilton and Ms. Roy was noted, and a debrief in February is planned. • Noted that the SPOT application— has to be run through Town, School, and Police before the LHRC can even consider a broader discussion. Then, discussion on the limited role/powers of LHRC was mentioned. 3. Request to Co-Sponsor LexPride Candidates Forum • Mr. Osborne had requested that the BOS weigh in on this request. The BOS deemed that co-sponsoring any of the candidates' forums would be inappropriate and could be seen as political participation by an appointed committee. (see attached email from Jill Hai). • LexPride's request to co-sponsor their upcoming candidates' forum was not discussed by the committee. • Ms. Brodner agreed with the letter from Ms. Hai and voiced her appreciation of LexPride asking 4. Workgroup Updates Community Conversation on Race Community Toolbox— This workgroup was sunset. Mr. Osborne concluded that after working with this year's conversation on race planning team that a lot of studying and planning is required to produce an effective community conversation on race. Thus, a toolbox, as currently envisioned, would not be as productive as hoped. • Fair and Affordable Housing (April) (Ms. Brodner and Ms. Huang) —Ms. Brodner asked for clarification of subgroup charge. Mr. Osborne clarified that the goal of the workgroup is to research how the LHRC can work to eliminate housing discrimination and promote an open Lexington community. Mr. Osborne noted that Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston (FHCGB) was to be a partner in this work; however, FHCGB is shuttering. Per Mr. Osborne, former FHCGB board members have offered to discuss their past work with workgroup members and to recommend funding sources for a fair housing testing program. • Community Presentations with ADL on Hate Symbols (May) Officer Barry and Ms. Gisolfi— Dan Levinson, formerly of ADL New England, took his symbols presentation with him. His replacement at ADL New England has offered another presentation, Hate in the State (MA program); some hate symbols could be added. Workgroup will do further research and try to track down Mr. Levinson