Appointments Made to Anti-Black Racism and Diversity Committees in Clarington

The General Government Committee of Clarington met on May 6, 2025, at the Town Hall Council Chambers in Bowmanville. According to the official minutes, the Committee approved the appointments of members to the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee and the Diversity Advisory Committee.

The individuals appointed to the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee are Keija Dennis, Shakora Brown, Aaliyah Smith, Shaquay Thomas, Anthony Joseph, and Nicole Simmonds. Appointees to the Diversity Advisory Committee are Hansa Rehman, Elizabeth Rzadki, Suparna Chaudhuri, Paulina Chmielewska, and Anjali Varughese. These appointments were made through resolutions passed by the General Government Committee on the same date.

Committee mandates, as outlined in the meeting minutes, state that the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee and the Diversity Advisory Committee provide advice to Clarington Council related to their respective areas. Membership for each committee is composed of Clarington residents. Terms of appointment follow the guidelines specified in each committee's terms of reference.

All decisions and appointments referenced above are documented in the minutes of the General Government Committee meeting held on May 6, 2025.