Following an emotional debate about a Black Lives Matter resolution in June, the Mission City Council intends to enact a five-step action plan addressing racial justice, equity and inclusion. The city council moved the resolution discussion to the July finance and administration committee meeting, and rather than rework the draft as intended, City Administrator Laura Smith presented a plan “for education, review and action.” Smith said conversations about racial inequities and police policy reviews are not intended to condemn the city’s police department, but are integral for education.
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