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5. Chair Report <br /> a) Noted role of LHRC <br /> ■ Listening to Lexington resident concerns, offering support where appropriate and referring to <br /> other agencies where appropriate <br /> ■ Support community efforts in line with our stated mission including educational <br /> programming and public advocacy <br /> ■ Make recommendations to the BOS/SC <br /> b) Noted LHRC does not publicly acknowledge emails sent to us, solve problems right away or <br /> always give answers quickly <br /> c) Expectations of the LHRC's community(Lexington resident)members <br /> ■ Attend most of the meetings <br /> ■ Community Members Participate in 2-3 workgroups per year <br /> ■ Be connected to the community at large and bring back any relevant concerns from the <br /> community to the LHRC <br /> ■ Attend LHRC community events <br /> ■ Encourage community members to engage with the LHRC <br /> d) Recommended using initials for members in Minutes to eliminates unconscious gender bias; <br /> unconscious racial/ethnic/religious bias; need for gender identification <br /> e) Updates since last meeting <br /> i. Met with BOS liaison <br /> ii. Working on website update <br /> ■ Requesting LHRC website to include packet and Sponsorship Request Form and <br /> Commenting Guidelines (in process) <br /> Community organizations encouraged to reach out using the sponsorship form. <br /> iii. Met with Metro North ADL(Anti-Defamation League) <br /> ■ Participants included Arlington HRC (Human Rights Commission),police from <br /> Arlington Bedford, Burlington, Rabbi from Winchester,ADL people <br /> ■ Discussed with Arlington HRC possible joint initiatives,joint programming and using <br /> ADL resources, discussed hate crimes vs hate incident <br /> ■ Discussion on the difference between"hate crimes" and"hate incidents"and JB <br /> explained that there are acts that are "hate based"that are not actual crimes, e.g. speech, <br /> that may be hurtful. Vandalism is an example of a crime that may have an element of <br /> hate. Noted that any incidents should be reported to the Lexington Police Department <br /> (LPD), Lexington Public Schools (when appropriate)and the LHRC. <br /> ■ Lexington Police Chief was also present and further explained that a"hate crime" <br /> requires intent, and that the LPD wants all incidents reported to them so that they can <br /> gather evidence and also noted that JB is the Civil Rights Officer for the Police <br /> Department and reports incidents or crimes to the state for recording. <br /> iv. Met with Arlington's Rainbow Commission <br /> V. Attended Community Coalition event on White Fragility by Robin D'Angelo <br /> vi. Met with Town Celebrations MLK Day Committee <br />