Reparations Commission Meeting | June 26, 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Definition of reparations terminology and glossary creation

Review and approval of the Second Draft of Commission Bylaws

Powers and duties of the Reparations Commission

Commission membership qualifications and size

Election procedures for officers

Vacancies and appointment processes

Stipends for commissioners

Votes (5)

Approval of Article 1, Section 3 (Powers and Duties)

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approval of Article 4 (Meetings)

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approval of Article 1, Section 4 and 5 with URL change

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approval of Article 2 (Commission Membership)

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Amend Article 2, Section 6 (Vacancies) to add recommendation process

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

We want to create policies and procedures to make things go better for black Americans who reside in the city of fall.

Veronica
Reparations terminologyDefining the concept of 'aate' or 'ailia' within the reparations context.

How are we going to make sure that that's safeguarded so that it doesn't just become somewhere where people can come parked and say that they're belonging to something that's cool and have no idea why we have to focus on black people?

Arthur
Commission membershipDiscussing qualifications and ensuring mission alignment.

People (5)

VeronicaStaff/Coordinator

Coordinates commission operations, manages bylaw drafting, and guides the meeting process.

Janie VangLegislative Assistant

New staff member assisting with meeting minutes and coordination.

Commissioner BlowhornCommissioner

Participates in bylaw discussions and terminology definitions.

Commissioner MuhammadCommissioner

Focuses on commission operational longevity and glossary utility.

ArthurCommissioner

Advocates for ensuring commission members are dedicated to the specific reparations mission.

Places Mentioned

City Hall, 15 West Kellog Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota

Events & Meetings (1)

  • March (First meeting of the commission)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Resolution 23-969

Adopted June 28, 2023, regarding stipends of $50 per meeting.

Chapter 112.02

Administrative code regarding commission appointments, size, and membership qualifications.

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