Inclusion & Belonging Commission

Overview

The Inclusion & Belonging Commission acts as an advisory group for the City Council with a focus on equitable policies and best practices for inclusion. This commission will establish Equity Ambassadors who will sit on each of the City's established commissions to bring diverse voices and perspectives to the decision-making table in Winooski, and give updates on our shared equity-related goals. In addition, this commission will serve to advise the City Council on implementing the Strategic Vision areas and goals related to equity as outlined in the Master Plan. The City of Winooski seeks to appoint members that are as diverse as our community. Given the policy role in advising the Council, a commitment to principles and best practices of equity and inclusion are paramount.

Commissioners:

Help provide unique perspectives to be included in decision-making for Winooski
Advise the City Council and city leadership on inclusive and equitable policy changes and development
Help to plan and organize citywide events in order to increase participation from residents across all cultural groups
Be an "Ambassador" to ONE other city commission to provide diverse perspectives

Meetings

Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every even-numbered month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)
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Information

Contact

inclusion@winooskivt.gov
802 655 6410

Members

Staff Liasion - Jenny Willingham, City Clerk
City Council Liaison - Councilor Aurora Hurd
Lily Hammerling | Housing Commission Equity Ambassador | Term Expires June 30, 2025
Anna Marchessault | Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission Equity Ambassador | Term Expires June 30, 2025
Parker Silver | Finance Commission Equity Ambassador | Term Expires June 30, 2024
Ruth Steinmetz | Planning Commission Equity Ambassador | Term Expires June 30, 2024
Nick Woolf | Municipal Infrastructure Commission Equity Ambassador | Term Expires June 30, 2024