Resolution Apologizing for City's Role in Slavery and Jim Crow Laws

Plain-language summary

The Commission unanimously directed staff to bring back a resolution formally apologizing for the City of Tallahassee's historical role in slavery and Jim Crow laws. This action directs the item to return to a future meeting for formal adoption.

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How each commissioner voted

5 present

Curtis RichardsonSeat 4

Voted Yes

Dianne Williams-CoxSeat 5

The Motion

As stated on the record

“Bring back a resolution apologizing for the City's role in slavery and Jim Crow laws of Tallahassee's past.”

Moved by

Porter

Seconded by

Matlow

Official agenda title

Resolution Apologizing for Slavery and Jim Crow Laws

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Item 10.01

Resolution Apologizing for City's Role in Slavery and Jim Crow Laws

How each commissioner voted

The Motion

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