Wichita Mayor Forms Civil Rights Advisory Council

Wichita KS

16 June, 2020

3:14 PM

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Press release from City of Wichita: June 15, 2020 Mayor Whipple announced the creation of a new Mayor's Civil Rights Advisory Council. The council is composed of 20 individuals and will focus on issues of inclusion, diversity and civil rights. The individuals on the committee include: Davontae Harris Pastor Pam Mason Rev. Kevin Graham Alicia Sanchez Karen Cayce LaWanda DeShazer Tariq Azimi Emily Schlenker Marquetta Atkins Abi Boatman Sean Gates Chad Rico JJ James Faith Martin Ngoc Van Brandon Trotter Dalton Glasscock Willy Scott Jr. Hussam Madi Allen Stoker Jr. The committee will serve a three-month term before the next committee is appointed and will be co-chaired by Council Member Brandon Johnson. The shorter terms will allow the Mayor to garner a wide range of feedback from the community. The committee is slated to meet virtually twice a month or more often as needed. Further details will be announced at a later date. If an individual is interested in serving on the next committee, please email the Mayor [email protected]. This press release was produced by City of Wichita. The views expressed here are the author's own.