Crowd shows support for diversity position

A big crowd filled Appleton’s city council chambers Wednesday night to support the city’s diversity coordinator.

Ald. Matthew Reed was thinking about trying to eliminate the position through the budget, but he dropped the idea. That didn’t stop about 50 people from speaking out.

Kou Vang is a leader of the Hmong community, and he says the position serves as a bridge to many communities.

Helen Boyd worked to put rainbow flags at businesses last month. She says some don’t understand how many people live in fear of their safety. She says the position helps those communities get the representation they need, and it shows that they’re valued.

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