The human rights committee exists to promote the principles of social justice, non-violence, equity, diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism through educational programs, community service and public events.
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Active Members
First Name Last Name Type Term Expires 1 Ritu Budakoti Regular 12/31/2026 2 Daniel Aronson Regular 12/31/2026 3 Aja Davis Regular 12/31/2024 4 Catherine Workman Regular 12/31/2025 5 Dottie Morris Regular 12/31/2020 6 Marti Fiske Regular 12/31/2026 7 Gina Burke Regular 12/31/2024 8 Mohammad Saleh Regular 12/31/2024 9 Sofia Cunha-Vasconcelos Regular 12/31/2025 10 Emma Charles Alternate 12/31/2026 11 Tedd Benson Alternate 12/31/2024 12 Jennifer Nescimento Alternate 12/31/2025 13 Debra Bowie Alternate 12/31/2026 14 David Morrill Alternate 12/31/2026 Last Updated: 05/22/2024
Minutes are posted after they have been adopted by the public body. If you do not see the set of minutes you need on the website, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Further Information
MLK Day 2024 - Father Greg Boyle Event - View the video of last year's event
MLK Day 2022 – Building The Beloved Community (Health Inequities)
MLK Day 2021 - Dr. Jim Waller Video from 01/18/2021
Racial Justice & Community Safety Committee Report
The human rights committee shall have the following powers and duties:
- To celebrate and honor the significance of the lives of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jonathan Daniels;
- To promote the principles of social justice, non-violence, equity, and multiculturalism through education programs, community service and public events;
- To encourage the elimination of barriers, which may exist within the Keene community that discourage a more diverse and inclusive community.
- To reassure and support under-represented groups who may feel unwelcome in Keene.
- To educate the community on the advantages of a more diverse and inclusive community.
- The committee is authorized to conduct fundraising events to further its goals. All gifts and donations presented to the human rights committee shall be formally accepted by the city council.
Staff Liaison
Alyssa Bender: 603-357-9829
Schedule
Meetings are generally held the first Monday of each month at 5:00 PM.
View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of the next meeting.