Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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The Carlisle Truth & Reconciliation Commission was established by Borough Council in March 2021 following a January 2021 community town hall on racial equity where over 100 residents identified issues of racial inequity in the borough. The seven-member commission is tasked with examining and documenting borough policies, practices, and actions contributing to systemic racism and racial inequity, and with developing guidance for officials on making the community more just and equitable. Borough Council accepted the commission's recommendations in February 2023.
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