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Fate of Livermore's Equity and Inclusion Working Group still undecided
Original post made on Jan 20, 2021
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 10:19 AM
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Posted by MichaelB
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Jan 20, 2021 at 1:56 pm
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on Jan 20, 2021 at 1:56 pm
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""I would say at this stage, where we're at, is we've been listening to what people said, and I think we also want to clarify that the fact that we've listened is not the same thing as the council taking action, for sure, and it's not even the same thing as the subcommittee making a recommendation to the council to take action. We've done none of those things," the mayor added."
I would say we are at the stage to stop rationalizing/spinning the divisive and inflammatory notes from your own subcommittee. How about clarifying that the City of Livermore had absolutely nothing to do with what happened to George Floyd and is not "systemically racist" instead?
Posted by Michael Austin
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Jan 20, 2021 at 3:55 pm
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a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Jan 20, 2021 at 3:55 pm
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It comes to my mind how the FBI, the top law enforcement unit in the country quickly assembled MEDI photos and videos and systematically arrested many of those involved with the riot on the DC capitol last week.
None of those resources were put into play for those rioters in the George Floyd riots. There is no recorded record of the FBI arresting anyone in the George Floyd riots.
Posted by Jackie C
a resident of Livermore
on Jan 21, 2021 at 6:58 pm
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on Jan 21, 2021 at 6:58 pm
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Posted by MichaelB
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on Jan 21, 2021 at 8:05 pm
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"Let's say we get 300 applicants; are we going to take 300 applicants? Are we going to limit down those 300 before we say absolutely 'yes'? Are there any restraints that we're considering putting on this?" Kiick continued, adding that she believes the group "absolutely should still exist," but the council should consider possible consequences of expanding it."
No problem. Let's say if there any negative consequences, the council can give the same response (excuse) as before - comments/plans/recommendations/etc. from the working group "were taken out of context". Apparently no one considered the possible consequences of having a "working" group of left wing activists interpret "systemic racism" into whatever they wanted and then assume it was going to be accepted by city residents as "inclusive" and "welcoming" afterward?
Posted by Jackie C
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on Jan 22, 2021 at 6:27 am
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on Jan 24, 2021 at 8:57 am
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on Jan 24, 2021 at 8:57 am
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