Below you will find all of the comments from the Selectboard meeting chat box for Tuesday July 21, 2020. This conversation isn’t archived and doesn’t become part of the public record, but it does happen.
6:12 PM
Brandie to Everyone
I am on the phone so patrick will need to let me in..lol
6:13 PM
Brandie to Everyone
ot sure I have…lol
6:14 PM
Brandie to Everyone
not
6:14 PM
Brandie to Everyone
did
6:20 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
I live for the side comments
6:33 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
My Voter Page at <https://mvp.vermont.gov>
6:33 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
Town Clerk hfrancis@brattleboro.org
6:33 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
I have a thing
6:33 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
If you need to register to vote, you can do so at <https://olvr.vermont.gov>
6:34 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Oscar Heller
6:35 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
oheller@protonmail.com
6:38 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Here is the document referenced by Ian: Collaborative Collaborative Community Statement Regarding the Brattleboro Policing/Community Safety Review Process & RFP Response: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HPaBEzBAH8sVO_Gy-dP6F4ibiigQkK8f6XMAof05RQ0/
6:41 PM
Molly Steinmark to Everyone
can you just read it outloud for everyone right now?
6:46 PM
jnaetra to Everyone
there is no other reason why we are here right now
6:46 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
45 minutes in. You are taxing community members. Please proceed with the proposal. People have worked hard for free on this. The Board set the timeline and the community cared enough to respond. Discuss please!
6:47 PM
jnaetra to Everyone
agreed !
6:49 PM
jnaetra to Everyone
when people watch this later on bctv you are also wasting their time as well , deliberating on whether or not we can start a conversation we are here to have . these comments can be elaborated right now .
6:49 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
This is the only agenda item. The meeting is public. Carry on! we
6:50 PM
Tab to Everyone
i assumed the proposal would be elaborated on by the folks who prepared it, and that this meeting would be dedicated to exploring that. if we’re not going to delve into it why are we here?
6:50 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
Your discomfort is not relevant.
6:50 PM
Tab to Everyone
^^
6:52 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
Alex Fischer here, to present the Collaborative Community Document.
6:52 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
is there a way for us to access the most updated documents to read?
6:52 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
has hcrs motioned a plan for replacing police with their social service staff and hcrs being responsibel for hiring bodyguards as needed
6:52 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Here is the document referenced by Ian: Collaborative Collaborative Community Statement Regarding the Brattleboro Policing/Community Safety Review Process & RFP Response: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HPaBEzBAH8sVO_Gy-dP6F4ibiigQkK8f6XMAof05RQ0/
6:52 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you Ain!
6:53 PM
Robin Morgan she/her to Everyone
And here is Liz’ RFP proposal: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9yuf76WQ2JpqQYMwk0baqwvZ6FtGH2l/view?fbclid=IwAR1ThRiuIzbGZ9CuHSJsSHRpZTwbnc39tDZ_Rj_pr4Pj1KxJ-fo5eUllLFo
6:54 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
I have a statement to read to follow-up after Fischer – Tara O’Brien, Brattleboro
6:54 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Tara O’brien
6:58 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
2. I will speak to help read the Collaborative Proposal – Ain Thompson, Brattleboro
6:59 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
[Correction: To help read the Collaborative Community Document.]
6:59 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Tara O’brien
6:59 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
6:59 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
3. I would like to speak after Ain
7:00 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
I would like to speak after Abby. Thanks, Ian.
7:01 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Tara O’Brien
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
3. Abby Mnookin she/her
4. HB Lozito [they/them]
7:02 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
I’d like to defer until after HB.
7:02 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Ain Thompson [they/them]
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
4. Tara O’Brien
7:02 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Tara, are you reallyasking to be listed twice
7:03 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
Ian’s got it correctly.
7:04 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
I can hold from commenting until the Selectboard response Fischer requested happens.
7:04 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
1. A wider scope is needed, beyond the BPD. Challenge the community safety
7:05 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
(sorry, taking notes!)
7:06 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
I can also defer until after Selectboard response (and then after Ain).
7:06 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. (hold from commenting until the Selectboard response) Ain Thompson [they/them]
2. (hold from commenting until the Selectboard response) Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
4. Tara O’Brien
7:07 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
Prioritizing this white woman’s ego over the process?
7:08 PM
Robin Morgan she/her to Everyone
Having a response from the selectboard first is the process that was requested by Fischer on behalf of the community group.
7:09 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
Yes, those who worked on the proposal wanted to know where the selectboard stood so they could speak to continuing points of disagreement
7:10 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
To clarify – a stipend for Committee participants or just facilitators?
7:12 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
^
7:14 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
you could just agree as a body to abide by the outcome of the process, there’s no legal hurdle there
7:15 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Thanks, Oscar
7:16 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Happy to talk to Campaign Zero if that’s helpful!
7:17 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Will defer to go after Shea if it’s helpful to hear more about Campaign Zero.
7:17 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Same
7:17 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
2. (hold from commenting until the Selectboard response) Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
4. Tara O’Brien
5. Shea Witzberger
7:18 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
1. Shea
7:18 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Oof tried helping. Shea, HB, Tara, Ain, Abby?
7:18 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Only if desired by the SB, for some more info about campaign zero! ❤️ If it’s not relevant, disregard!
7:19 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Shea, Ain, Abby, HB, Tara (I think)
7:19 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger (about Campaign Zero if desired)
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
3. Abby Mnookin she/her
4. HB Lozito [they/them]
5. Tara O’Brien
7:19 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
I would like to speak specifically to the wider scope question if we are still there.
7:20 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Shea, if it’s helpful to hear more about Campaign Zero1. Ain Thompson [they/them]
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
4. Tara O’Brien
7:20 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger (about Campaign Zero if desired)
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
4. Tara O’Brien
7:20 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
Thanks to Daniel
7:21 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
YESSS because that’s not in your rap
7:21 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
rfp
7:21 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you!
7:21 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger (about Campaign Zero if desired)
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
4. Tara O’Brien
7:21 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
dragged kicking an screaming into making representation accesible.
7:21 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Wait, why did you delete me?
7:22 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
I was just going to defer to Shea if you wanted that info, then the rest of the Stack. Thanks!
7:22 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger (about Campaign Zero if desired)
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
3. Abby Mnookin she/her
4. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
5. Tara O’Brien
7:22 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
[Thanks Ian 🙂 ]
7:25 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
(RFP = Request For Proposal)
7:26 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
6. If my question isnt answered. Has hcrs motioned a plan for replacing police with their social service staff and hcrs being responsibel for hiring bodyguards as needed
7:26 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Abby Mnookin she/her
2. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
3. Tara O’Brien
4. Rikki Risatti
7:26 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Abby Mnookin she/her
2. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
3. Tara O’Brien
4. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
7:31 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
2. Tara O’Brien
3. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
7:33 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I would like to speak – Liz Francese, Tenants Union of Brattleboro
7:34 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
2. Tara O’Brien
3. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
4. Liz Francese Tenants Union of Brattleboro
7:36 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
And they signed it in less than 3 days!
7:38 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Tara O’Brien
2. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
3. Liz Francese Tenants Union of Brattleboro
7:43 PM
Lis to Everyone
speak it HB!!!
7:43 PM
Sharon Fantl (she/her) to Everyone
Yes HB!
7:44 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Tara should speak first as a coordinator on the proposal?
7:47 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
2. Liz Francese – Tenants Union of Brattleboro
7:48 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
We can’t have this turn into another CPCC! That’s a perfect example of why the Review Committee needs to be empowered.
7:52 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I can speak after the break if needed
7:54 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. -Break-
2. Liz Francese – Tenants Union of Brattleboro
7:54 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
HCRS CEO also signed the community proposal
7:54 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
nice
7:58 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
That’s right. The change we need is possible. Just support it!!
7:58 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
Your constituents support it
7:59 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
TThank you so much Elizabeth. Yes! Just for clarity: the proposal was not created by Out in the Open, though they signed as an organization & staff have helped.
7:59 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Thank you, Ain! My bad.
8:01 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
No worries at all! Thank you to you and the Tenants Union for all of your great work! <3
8:01 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Thank you! and same!
8:02 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
how’s everyone’s intermission going
8:04 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Its going great.
8:05 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
oh hey Gary!
8:05 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
still recovering from your energy committee betrayal 🙂
8:05 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Noshing on a CSA salad 🙂
8:06 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Ani If you can could you send me more information on the Tenats Union Thank You. Gary Stroud District 2 Rep.
8:06 PM
Doran Hamm to Everyone
fantastic! i’m eating pizza!
8:06 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Pizza and Pepsi.
8:06 PM
Doran Hamm to Everyone
the tenants union of brattleboros email is info@brattleborotenants.org and our website is http://brattleborotenants.org
8:07 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Thank You
8:07 PM
Brandie to Everyone
Chips and cheese!
8:07 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
No Dip
8:07 PM
Seaver, Anna May to Everyone
peanut butter straight from the jar
8:07 PM
Brandie to Everyone
no…boo!
8:07 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
I’ve got a veggie burrito from mesa verde from earlier
8:07 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
I have French Onion
8:08 PM
ACAB to Everyone
watching police burtality videos on twitter.
8:08 PM
ACAB to Everyone
i mean eating chips.
8:08 PM
Brandie to Everyone
jesus…
8:08 PM
Brandie to Everyone
at least do both!
8:08 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
w. dip I hope
8:09 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
don’t forget the unidentified federal agents brutality videos
8:09 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
I’m watching the John Lewis Documnentary
8:09 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Now you’ve all made me hungry and fired up about injustice
8:09 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
drinking pink wine and eating pizza. it’s the proper way to do an intermission
8:09 PM
Brandie to Everyone
greeeeaaat…. 😉
8:10 PM
Daniel Quipp to Everyone
listen to wvew!
8:10 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Oh then i’m gonna waych United Shades of America
8:10 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Did Tim unmute all callers?
8:10 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
hear hear Daniel!
8:10 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Hi Tim
8:11 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Yea Daniel
8:12 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Awsome
8:12 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Love it
8:12 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Can’t see anyone
8:13 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
ok
8:14 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Patrick i can’t see anyone?
8:15 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
@Gary click View Active Cameras in top-center?
8:16 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
I did nothing i’m gonna reboot again ugh.
8:16 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
I’d be happy to respond
8:17 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
8:17 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
what if the committee were elected, not appointed
8:19 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
Alex Fischer on Stack please!
8:20 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Fischer (they/them)
8:20 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
“Slack” is a program 🙂
8:20 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
stack is the que 😂
8:21 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
I need to be unmuted please!
8:22 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
2. is there any intention for the committee to be elected, not appointed
8:26 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Very good clarification, Alex. I am unsure if the SB hasn’t had time or if they disagree.
8:28 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Agreed! There are definitely facilitators who fit all of those qualifications. (And there are also plenty of facilitators who don’t.)
8:30 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
I can speak to that point, Ian.
8:30 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Reflecting, I’ll take myself out of the queue.
8:30 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Hb, how about you speak to my last question
8:31 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
elected by the community
8:31 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
not selectboard Rikki
8:31 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
NICE
8:31 PM
ACAB to Everyone
yas
8:31 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I would like clarification on what we are doing.
8:31 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YASSSS
8:32 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
CAn I speak
8:32 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
i would like that clarified in the proposal the sb votes on
8:32 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you, Brandie!
8:32 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
8:32 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
election wasnt clear, so appointment is assumed
8:32 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
HB did you still want to speak too?
8:33 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
@Izzy, I’m all set. Thanks.
8:33 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
8:34 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
2. Rikki
8:34 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
2. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
8:34 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I just would like to be clear that the RFP/most recent doc brought forward by Liz(/the SB?) is not the default?
8:35 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
3. Abby Mnookin
8:36 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
2. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
3. Abby Mnookin she/her
8:39 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you for your brave words, Amber!
8:39 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Thank you Amber
8:40 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Thank you!!
8:40 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you Amber
8:40 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
8:40 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you Amber!
8:42 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Makes sense…if we really want everyone in our communtiy to be heard we might need to get creative for people who don’t feel safe participating with people theyve been harmed by in the room.
8:42 PM
Ryan Stratton to Everyone
and to vote on….the RFP?
8:43 PM
Daniel Quipp to Everyone
A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP based of it.
8:44 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
yes please
8:44 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
hear hear
8:45 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
8:45 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
unmute me?
8:45 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Getting echoes
8:46 PM
Brandie to Everyone
better
8:46 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
on stack! not slack! please and thanks!
8:46 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Abby Mnookin she/her
2. Shea Witzberger
8:46 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
was that clear
8:48 PM
ACAB to Everyone
rikki i think that the best option is to form a commity outside of the selectboard and then present it to them without another option. externally.
8:48 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
that can be done by petition
8:49 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Abby Mnookin she/her
2. Shea Witzberger
8:51 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
YES. We really had no idea someone was moving into creating an RFP. We thought we were still going to talk about the Process. That’s why we had to scramble to create this after getting the input of so many community members. Thank you Abby!
8:51 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YASSSS
8:52 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Yes! I would think way more people saw our proposal than the RFP, which is buried in a long pdf.
8:52 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Yes so true!!
8:53 PM
ACAB to Everyone
ENOUGH MEETINGS ABOUT THE NEXT MEETING
8:53 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
I’d love to speak to follow Abby
8:53 PM
Daniel Quipp to Everyone
We see it on Friday too.
8:54 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
8:54 PM
Franz to Everyone
I would like to address the meeting, please.
8:54 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Keep going, Daniel. Bring this to fruition.
8:55 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
2. Franz
8:55 PM
Julie Cunningham to Everyone
Julie Cunningham she/hers
8:55 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
2. Franz
3. Julie Cunningham she/hers
8:55 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
currently, Registered Voters can deliver petition signatures in an envelope addressed to the Municipal Clerk’s Office into the black ballot box that says, “For Tax Payments” at the parking lot entrance of the Municipal building. Under the current charter, 483 signatures; which is 5% of the current voter checklist of 9,651, are required to pass this as a referndum Petition.
8:55 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP based of it.”
8:57 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
if you accept the community statement in full as is with the expectation of staff to finalize, there is no quarentee the committee will be elected
8:57 PM
ACAB to Everyone
i know its late but i want to speek
8:57 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
2. Franz
3. Julie Cunningham she/hers
4. ACAB
8:58 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
2. Franz
3. Julie Cunningham she/hers
4. ACAB
5. Ain
8:59 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
2. Franz
3. Julie Cunningham she/hers
4. ACAB
5. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:02 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Yes, thank you, Shea!
9:02 PM
Tab to Everyone
thank you so much Shea!
9:02 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you Shea
9:02 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
everything you say can and will be used against you
9:02 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Julie Cunningham she/hers
2. ACAB
3. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:03 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
there is a difference between “I am anxious I will be judged” and “I think the police will target me for the sixth time this year”
9:03 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
^
9:03 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
^
9:03 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
franz, have you gone to any of the white fragility meetings?
9:03 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
My feeling not safe is watching my Black uncle get murder by police because he spoke his voice…kinda different than how white men feel unsafe
9:03 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
I believe that people fearing retaliation is what people mostly mean
9:04 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
ssy it louder for the white people in the back
9:04 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
amber was very specific about the criteria for feeling safe in her public comment
9:04 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
^^
9:04 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
^^
9:05 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
elections are more democratic than appointments
9:05 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I think Daniel wanted to make a motion.
9:05 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
^
9:06 PM
ava z to Everyone
^^^ franz you gotta read these comments and take a step back
9:06 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Franz was at the first meeting. I am not totally sure where he falls.
9:07 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Julie Cunningham she/hers
2. ACAB
3. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:07 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Tim you’re muted
9:07 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
the last snarky comment was calling us snowflakes, Id put money on that
9:08 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
there always has to be one
9:08 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Ok, I just didn’t hear that clearly. Did not want to assume
9:08 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
franz is an example of the type of people the selectboard appoint to committees
9:08 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
he is chair of the finance committee
9:09 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Julie Cunningham she/hers
2. ACAB
3. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:09 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
I want to hear brandies words too
9:09 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
^
9:12 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Yes Julie. ❤️ So grateful for your vulnerable sharing.
9:12 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
^ thank you so much for sharing and having your voice heard
9:13 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. ACAB
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:13 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
We are lucky to have Julie & her children
9:14 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
Thank YOU, Julie! And FYI there were additional signatures added after Friday’s event on the Common.
9:14 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you for your courageous words, Julie!
9:14 PM
Anne Louise to Everyone
Thank you, Julie for your sharing! Appreciate your thoughts and contributions.
9:14 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Thank you, Julie!!
9:14 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you Julie!
9:14 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
<333333
9:14 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
JULIE!!! Thank you.
9:14 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. ACAB
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:14 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Thank you Julie<3
9:14 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Wow thank you Julie for your vulnerability and wise words!
9:14 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you, Julie. Very honored and lucky to be in/share this community with you. <3
9:14 PM
Molly Steinmark to Everyone
Thank you, Julie! <3
9:15 PM
Tab to Everyone
Julie thank you so much!
9:15 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Julie. I am honored to have heard you speak. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
9:16 PM
Ryan Stratton to Everyone
Thank you Julie!!
9:17 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Yes, we all know that following the rules helps your voice get heard
9:18 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
We understand there are constaints & threats against those who do not abide.
9:18 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:18 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
If we want commmunity voices we have to stay in connecton and LISTEn even when it feels difficult
9:19 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Thank you ACAB
9:19 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
thank you!
9:19 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
Thank you acab for your passion, wonderfully said
9:20 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Ian I’d like to speak Gary Stroud District 2 Rep.
9:20 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Gary Stroud – District 2 Rep
9:20 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Ain!!! Yes, do the WORK
9:21 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Don’t stop being upset
9:21 PM
Daniel Quipp to Everyone
Crying is okay
9:21 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Ain! Thank you!!
9:21 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Validating crying! <3
9:21 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you for your raw emotion and honesty, Ain!
9:21 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
also “namby pamby” is homophobic language, and honesty about harm is important!
9:21 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
YES
9:21 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
yes Ain!!!
9:21 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
THIS
9:22 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Yes, Shea- thank you for saying that.
9:22 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
YAY crying and being choked up thank you for being human and real in the space..and giving us permission to have feelings and be human too
9:22 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
yes ^^^^^^!!!!!!
9:22 PM
Anne Louise to Everyone
Grateful for you, Ain!
9:22 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Thank you Ain.
9:22 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Yes Ain! <3
9:22 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Thank you Ain! I also would like to hear Ian’s response to this question!
9:23 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YAAAAASSSSSSSSSSS
9:23 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Gary Stroud
9:24 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Thank you so much brandie- Yes, and all the ways things change when we propose something that resists white supremacy
9:25 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YASSSSS
9:25 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Thank you Brandie!<3
9:25 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
go off!
9:26 PM
Sascha to Everyone
Yes Brandie!!!!!
9:26 PM
Branch Gold (they, them) to Everyone
YEs, thank you Brandie!
9:26 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you for your brave words, Brandie! <3
9:26 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
YESSSSSSS
9:26 PM
Seaver, Anna May to Everyone
Thanks Brandie!
9:26 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
We love you, Brandie!
9:26 PM
ACAB to Everyone
PREACH
9:26 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
YES! And, name-calling!
9:26 PM
Molly Steinmark to Everyone
Yes, Brandie! Thank You <3
9:26 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
YES
9:27 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
THANK YOU!
9:27 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
no keep speaking!
9:27 PM
Anne Louise to Everyone
That response from Franz would have been addressed in my classroom. Brandie, thanks for naming this here in this space.
9:27 PM
ACAB to Everyone
CLAP EMOJI
9:27 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Gary Stroud
9:27 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
WE NEED YOU
9:27 PM
Apple Sullivan (she/her) to Everyone
thank you brandie!!
9:27 PM
Kimberly to Everyone
Thank you!
9:27 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
<3 <3 <3, Brandie.
9:27 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you Brandie
9:27 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
Brandie YES thank you
9:27 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Wow thank you Brandie! <3 <3 <3
9:28 PM
Sascha to Everyone
Thank you Brandie ❤️❤️
9:28 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
garbled audio 🙁
9:28 PM
Sharon Fantl (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you Brandie.
9:28 PM
Julie Cunningham to Everyone
Brandie, we are so fortunate to have your voice, your passion and your leadership
9:29 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
^^^
9:29 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
Thank you, Brandie! So powerful – especially bring in actions that have been accepted by the Boad! The question is why NOW are they not allowing the same.
9:30 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
Ian, I’d like to speak please.
9:30 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
We should save these selectboard videos for a case study on white supremacy in Brattleboro town structures what i looks like and how it performs
9:30 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
9:30 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Yonkers in the house!
9:31 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
I”M done
9:32 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you Gary!
9:32 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
9:32 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
Need to be unmuted!
9:34 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Yes. If we can’t listen to Julie tonight then I don’t know what the point of being in a community is.
9:34 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
YES YES YES
9:35 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you for saying that Alex
9:35 PM
ACAB to Everyone
large clap emoji
9:35 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
conflict is not abuse
9:35 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
YES!
9:35 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
thats it right there
9:35 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
“You will continue to be uncomfortable but you will still be safe.”
9:35 PM
Sharon Fantl (she/her) to Everyone
Yes, thank you Alex
9:35 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
Yes, “safe” and “uncomfortable” very different!!!
9:35 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
YES! Thank you for saying all of that, Fischer!
9:36 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
“You will continue to be uncomfortable but you will still be safe.”
9:36 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Exactly.
9:36 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“You will continue to be uncomfortable but you will still be safe.”
hella.
9:37 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
!!! yes.
9:38 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Alex. Fischer. yes. You are a real rep for the people.
9:38 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
YES
9:38 PM
Mel Motel to Everyone
I am blown away by what our community members are sharing tonight. The truths, the vulnerability, the honesty, the willingness to listen. “I believe in us” too. Let’s do this.
9:38 PM
Julie Cunningham to Everyone
Alex, friend and colleague, I love you.
9:39 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Thank you Alex<3
9:39 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Fischer, thank you. Let’s move this forward.
9:39 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
I believe in us!
9:39 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you, Fischer!
9:40 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
And we did show up! Thank you Daniel.
9:40 PM
ACAB to Everyone
THANK YOU
9:40 PM
Julie Cunningham to Everyone
No, I felt I had to tell that story. With respect to my son Antoine, who I live in fear will be next.
9:41 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you, Julie.
9:41 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Can you state it again, succinctly, Daniel?
9:42 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP based of it.”
9:42 PM
ACAB to Everyone
@julie your son is an amazing person whom I will always concider a friend.
9:43 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
No, you don’t
9:43 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
always happy to copy/paste!
9:43 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
It was good the first time!
9:43 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
im surprised the community trusts the sb to draft an rfp and isnt motioning a referendum petition yet
9:44 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Link to the Collaborative Community Statement in case anyone needs it again: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HPaBEzBAH8sVO_Gy-dP6F4ibiigQkK8f6XMAof05RQ0
9:44 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
thank you, Ain!
9:44 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
It includes the RFP for reference too at the bottom
9:44 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
So vote to make that thing that you’ll support!
9:44 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Ain can you email this to me Thank You.
9:45 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
lets see how much the sb manipulates the intentions of the community proposal?
9:45 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
id rather not
9:45 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
YESSSSSSSS
9:45 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Sorry if I was unclear. I am in support of Daniel’s motion to support to the community proposal. That includes the points of descent.
9:46 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
We gotta work together y’all!
9:46 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
selectboard improvements will not be improvements
9:46 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
I strongly do not believe this board has done any “anti racist” training..there is not way
9:46 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
So you want us to send this to more people? Who didn’t want to come to this meeting tonight?
9:47 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
so Ian, it sounds like you’re in support of Daniel’s motion to “pull together a final document”?
9:47 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
the selectboard is not the town
9:47 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I also need more clarification.
9:48 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
power is taken, not given
9:48 PM
ACAB to Everyone
ABOLITION
9:48 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
do not ask the sb to give power, petition instead
9:49 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
community collaborators can help!
9:49 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Pass the community proposal. Written by BIPOC. We can be the Brattleboro we make ourselves out to be.
9:49 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Wantastegok*
9:49 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
YES Shea!
9:50 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Wantastegok is the indigenous term of the municipality
9:50 PM
ACAB to Everyone
HELL YEAH
9:50 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
We can make this the Wantastegok we want
9:50 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
OMG!
9:50 PM
Sascha to Everyone
Vote and show the community where you stand. Don’t try to wessel out of it.
9:51 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
this is about the motion, not the vote that is being addressed
9:51 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
the motion presented is weak af
9:51 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
This is a no Brainer!!!!!
9:51 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Put me on stack?
9:52 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
me too
9:52 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
i would oppose the motin for the staff to write the proposal
9:52 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
BUT THATS WHAT YOU ARE DOING
9:52 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Shae Witzberg, Amber Arnold
9:52 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
You don’t have to try to reinforce white supremacist systems.
9:53 PM
ACAB to Everyone
NOPE
9:53 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
They are the default.
9:52 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Stop Stonewalling PLEASE!!!!
9:53 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Stack:
9:53 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
SHEA , AMBER
9:53 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
I’m on stack as an author to help!
9:53 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
^^
9:53 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
motion: the sb approves the proposal as is with intention for the committee to be by election, not appointment
9:53 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
i would vote yes to that
9:54 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger.
2. Amber Arnold
9:54 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
HB, please
9:54 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger.
2. Amber Arnold
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
9:55 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I am confused. I do not understand if Liz is in disagreement or if she does not understand. I think we are getting mixed messages
9:55 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Emotion is OK
9:55 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
I do not think there was a consensus two hours ago.
9:56 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
When do we wait until. And who are you representing, Liz? We have all said who we are representing
9:56 PM
ACAB to Everyone
WE WANT A SKATE PARK:
SELECTBOARD:…..
15 YEARS LATER
ELIZEBETH: YES
9:56 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP based of it.”
9:56 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Ian, can I speak as well?
9:56 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger.
2. Amber Arnold
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
9:56 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Not looking for Actors But l Leaders that are Do’ers!!!!!!
9:56 PM
Branch Gold (they, them) to Everyone
Trust the people who are laboring to create this collectively and listen to your community. The comfort and understanding is ongoing work, and should not deter or prolong the work of this community.
9:58 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
2. HB Lozito [they/them]
3. Elizabeth Francese
9:58 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Liz, one of the characteristics of white supremacy culture is “discomfort with emotion and feelings.” Acting on feelings can be OK! https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.html
9:58 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Can we just have a moment for the fact that Shea is sitting in a parking lot using town wi-fi? How much more dedicated do we need to be? Which community members aren’t being heard here? We’re not even asking for an outcome, we’re asking to agree about what the process looks like.
9:58 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
^^^ <3 <3 <3
9:58 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
^^^
9:58 PM
Julie Cunningham to Everyone
I have to go to bed. Dr. King again: “We are called to be people of conviction, not conformity”. Let’s start building a better community now…right now.
9:59 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
^^^
9:59 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Thank you for coming out, Julie!
9:59 PM
Anne Louise (she.her) to Everyone
Thank you, Julie!
9:59 PM
Mel Motel to Everyone
Love to you, Julie.
9:59 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Shea!!!
9:59 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
2. HB Lozito [they/them]
3. Elizabeth Francese
9:59 PM
Seaver, Anna May to Everyone
appreciate your late night enthusiasm so much shea
9:59 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Shea!!! the best!! let’s do this! what can we agree on?
9:59 PM
Abi Healey to Everyone
Great, Shea, thank you!
9:59 PM
Branch Gold (they, them) to Everyone
Thank you Shea!
10:00 PM
Kimberly to Everyone
Thank you, Shea!
10:00 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YASSSSSSS
10:01 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Sharing this again (even though it’s not on the record): https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.html
10:01 PM
Branch Gold (they, them) to Everyone
<3<3<3 yes Amber, thank you
10:01 PM
Seaver, Anna May to Everyone
Thank you Amber
10:02 PM
Doran Hamm to Everyone
Yes Amber, yes Shea thank you for your words
10:02 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
sad that the majority of voters elected these select board members
10:02 PM
ava z to Everyone
YES
10:02 PM
ava z to Everyone
thank you
10:02 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
@Ian, I was going to say what Shea said. Happy to remove myself from the list.
10:03 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Elizabeth Francese
10:03 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Those who do not Learn History are DOOMED to repeat it again again again meeting afrter meeting after meeting put off!!!!!!
10:03 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSS
10:03 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you, Amber!!
10:03 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you Amber
10:03 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
Thank you amber!
10:03 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Elizabeth Francese
10:03 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Thank you Amber.
10:03 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Yes! Thak you, Amber!
10:04 PM
Molly Steinmark to Everyone
Thank you Amber <3
10:04 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Elizabeth Francese
10:04 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
peter is damned to speak, damned to listen
10:06 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Brattleboro could be something great.
10:07 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Wantastegok*
10:08 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
saying “do it” is not a motion
10:08 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP based of it.”
10:08 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP for proposals based on it.”
10:09 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Ok, I do want to make a comment.
10:09 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
the RFP is in there
10:09 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
at the bottom of the document
10:09 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
for reference
10:10 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
OMG why are we trying to hold onto a proposal by A SINGLE WHITE WOMAN…just accept a proposal made by the entire community not a single white woman
10:10 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
this is so white supreamcy
10:10 PM
Branch Gold (they, them) to Everyone
^^^^^^^
10:10 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
^ yes
10:10 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
^^
10:11 PM
ava z to Everyone
^^^^
10:11 PM
Seaver, Anna May to Everyone
^^^
10:11 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
Alex Fischer to speak to the proposal.
10:12 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
10:12 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Just one last comment
10:13 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
it will be short
10:13 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Tim, it clearly IS happening outside of the selectboard.
10:13 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
We are before you because you hold power.
10:13 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Alex Fischer (they/them), Amber Arnold
10:13 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer
10:13 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
2. Amber Arnold
10:13 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
2. Amber Arnold
10:13 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
I got it sorry
10:13 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thanks!
10:14 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
2. Amber Arnold
10:14 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Why is it Liz against the community? I am sorry to phrase it that way but I don’t know who signed on the Liz’s proposal?
10:14 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
liz is not the foundation of the rfp
10:15 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
liz is not necessary to be involved
10:15 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
10:15 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
2. Amber Arnold
10:15 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Did Liz collaborate with anyone?
10:15 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
seriously don’t understand why Liz is your point person? surely everyone on SB can handle an RFP?
10:15 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
2. Amber Arnold
10:15 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP for proposals based on it.”
10:16 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and collaborate with the community to produce an RFP.”
10:17 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
The community did collaborate
10:17 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
2. Amber Arnold
10:18 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Peter, I would also love to hear your acknowledgement of Amber’s comment. She deserves that, and I think many of us would like to hear that.
10:23 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
We are very efficient at deeply collaborative processes. 🙂
10:24 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Yes! 150 signers but only about 25 co authors 🙃
10:24 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
2. Amber Arnold
10:27 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
2. Amber Arnold
10:27 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
It would be a huge mistake to reject he voice of the people. The community showed up for this and you continue to tax them
10:29 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Possible proposal? Accept the community proposal in full and ask representatives from that process to draft a more full RFP based on it by [some date] and release it publicly with [a few days] much more widely than the agenda/proposals usually are (which we can all help with) for SB members and town staff to read and digest in order to discuss and vote at at [meeting date].
10:29 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
i second Silberts motion
10:30 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
^^
10:30 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
10:32 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
look how much we’ve already got done, y’all
10:33 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
We put this document we’ve presented today in about 19 hours with a bunch of people. I am not even sure how many. 15 or 20?
10:33 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Fischer is right! The 20-30+ of us manage to do all of this in 48-72 hours after we get one of the documents you created individually.
10:33 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I do not know who represents the other proposal
10:34 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
All I have heard is it is 1:150
10:34 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
10:34 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
FRANCHEESE
10:35 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
And, those 20-30 organizers speak for a number of their own constiuents, with whom we shared the work.
10:36 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Amplyfying what Tara just said: Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
And, those 20-30 organizers speak for a number of their own constiuents, with whom we shared the work.
10:37 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
This is our third meeting. We have 150 sigs, 20 + orgs, several protests in town. Please listen.
10:38 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you Amber.
10:38 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
And that white woman is telling us to use a process (Campaign Zero) have apologized for and asked folks not to use!
10:38 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
*that the creators have apologized for and asked folks not to use.
10:39 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Then listen to us and trust for one…we trust you all the time with our lives, trust us once, we are only holding your comfort.
10:39 PM
Ryan Stratton to Everyone
second
10:39 PM
ava z to Everyone
^^
10:39 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Tim, if you were feeling really good, then you hadn’t been pushed far enough out of the white comfort zone
10:39 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Possible proposal from Sonia: Possible proposal? Accept the community proposal in full and ask representatives from that process to draft a more full RFP based on it by [some date] and release it publicly with [a few days] much more widely than the agenda/proposals usually are (which we can all help with) for SB members and town staff to read and digest in order to discuss and vote at at [meeting date].
10:39 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you Brandie!!
10:40 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Trust the people! Bring it home!
10:40 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Pass the motion Tim!
10:41 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
“Accept the community proposal in full and ask representatives from that process to draft a more full RFP based on it by [some date] and release it publicly with [a few days] much more widely than the agenda/proposals usually are (which we can all help with) for SB members and town staff to read and digest in order to discuss and vote at at [meeting date].”
10:42 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
I am happy to speak to this proposal if that’s helpful
10:44 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Can you also acknowelge how much work you’re asking the community to do?
10:45 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
^^ My proposal def asks a lot of people and I didn’t check in with folks before making it!
10:45 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
We’ll do it, because this is critical, but can you respect that we’re working hard, for free, to meet your demands and represent a huge number of community members
10:46 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you Brandie
10:46 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Accept the community proposal in full and ask representatives from that process to draft a more full RFP based on it by Monday, August 3rd, and release it publicly and widely for SB members, town staff, and the broader community to read and digest in order to discuss and vote on Thursday, August 6th.”
10:46 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Please do read it.
10:46 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Can we get a final say?
10:48 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Before the community agrees to do this, can you assure us that you will take it seriously?
10:48 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
^^
10:49 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
^^
10:49 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
I agree with Ain. Will you affirm that you will take this gift of masses of free work from your community and value it?
10:49 PM
ava z to Everyone
^^^^^^
10:50 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you all for committing to that.
10:50 PM
Cory Sorensen to Everyone
Thank you!
10:50 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you everyone who has worked so hard on this!!
10:50 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you all. Look forward to continuing the work together.
10:50 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
🍾
6:12 PM
Brandie to Everyone
I am on the phone so patrick will need to let me in..lol
6:13 PM
Brandie to Everyone
ot sure I have…lol
6:14 PM
Brandie to Everyone
not
6:14 PM
Brandie to Everyone
did
6:20 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
I live for the side comments
6:33 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
My Voter Page at <https://mvp.vermont.gov>
6:33 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
Town Clerk hfrancis@brattleboro.org
6:33 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
I have a thing
6:33 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
If you need to register to vote, you can do so at <https://olvr.vermont.gov>
6:34 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Oscar Heller
6:35 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
oheller@protonmail.com
6:38 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Here is the document referenced by Ian: Collaborative Collaborative Community Statement Regarding the Brattleboro Policing/Community Safety Review Process & RFP Response: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HPaBEzBAH8sVO_Gy-dP6F4ibiigQkK8f6XMAof05RQ0/
6:41 PM
Molly Steinmark to Everyone
can you just read it outloud for everyone right now?
6:46 PM
jnaetra to Everyone
there is no other reason why we are here right now
6:46 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
45 minutes in. You are taxing community members. Please proceed with the proposal. People have worked hard for free on this. The Board set the timeline and the community cared enough to respond. Discuss please!
6:47 PM
jnaetra to Everyone
agreed !
6:49 PM
jnaetra to Everyone
when people watch this later on bctv you are also wasting their time as well , deliberating on whether or not we can start a conversation we are here to have . these comments can be elaborated right now .
6:49 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
This is the only agenda item. The meeting is public. Carry on! we
6:50 PM
Tab to Everyone
i assumed the proposal would be elaborated on by the folks who prepared it, and that this meeting would be dedicated to exploring that. if we’re not going to delve into it why are we here?
6:50 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
Your discomfort is not relevant.
6:50 PM
Tab to Everyone
^^
6:52 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
Alex Fischer here, to present the Collaborative Community Document.
6:52 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
is there a way for us to access the most updated documents to read?
6:52 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
has hcrs motioned a plan for replacing police with their social service staff and hcrs being responsibel for hiring bodyguards as needed
6:52 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Here is the document referenced by Ian: Collaborative Collaborative Community Statement Regarding the Brattleboro Policing/Community Safety Review Process & RFP Response: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HPaBEzBAH8sVO_Gy-dP6F4ibiigQkK8f6XMAof05RQ0/
6:52 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you Ain!
6:53 PM
Robin Morgan she/her to Everyone
And here is Liz’ RFP proposal: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9yuf76WQ2JpqQYMwk0baqwvZ6FtGH2l/view?fbclid=IwAR1ThRiuIzbGZ9CuHSJsSHRpZTwbnc39tDZ_Rj_pr4Pj1KxJ-fo5eUllLFo
6:54 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
I have a statement to read to follow-up after Fischer – Tara O’Brien, Brattleboro
6:54 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Tara O’brien
6:58 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
2. I will speak to help read the Collaborative Proposal – Ain Thompson, Brattleboro
6:59 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
[Correction: To help read the Collaborative Community Document.]
6:59 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Tara O’brien
6:59 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
6:59 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
3. I would like to speak after Ain
7:00 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
I would like to speak after Abby. Thanks, Ian.
7:01 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Tara O’Brien
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
3. Abby Mnookin she/her
4. HB Lozito [they/them]
7:02 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
I’d like to defer until after HB.
7:02 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Ain Thompson [they/them]
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
4. Tara O’Brien
7:02 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Tara, are you reallyasking to be listed twice
7:03 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
Ian’s got it correctly.
7:04 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
I can hold from commenting until the Selectboard response Fischer requested happens.
7:04 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
1. A wider scope is needed, beyond the BPD. Challenge the community safety
7:05 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
(sorry, taking notes!)
7:06 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
I can also defer until after Selectboard response (and then after Ain).
7:06 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. (hold from commenting until the Selectboard response) Ain Thompson [they/them]
2. (hold from commenting until the Selectboard response) Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
4. Tara O’Brien
7:07 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
Prioritizing this white woman’s ego over the process?
7:08 PM
Robin Morgan she/her to Everyone
Having a response from the selectboard first is the process that was requested by Fischer on behalf of the community group.
7:09 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
Yes, those who worked on the proposal wanted to know where the selectboard stood so they could speak to continuing points of disagreement
7:10 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
To clarify – a stipend for Committee participants or just facilitators?
7:12 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
^
7:14 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
you could just agree as a body to abide by the outcome of the process, there’s no legal hurdle there
7:15 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Thanks, Oscar
7:16 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Happy to talk to Campaign Zero if that’s helpful!
7:17 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Will defer to go after Shea if it’s helpful to hear more about Campaign Zero.
7:17 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Same
7:17 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
2. (hold from commenting until the Selectboard response) Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
4. Tara O’Brien
5. Shea Witzberger
7:18 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
1. Shea
7:18 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Oof tried helping. Shea, HB, Tara, Ain, Abby?
7:18 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Only if desired by the SB, for some more info about campaign zero! ❤️ If it’s not relevant, disregard!
7:19 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Shea, Ain, Abby, HB, Tara (I think)
7:19 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger (about Campaign Zero if desired)
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
3. Abby Mnookin she/her
4. HB Lozito [they/them]
5. Tara O’Brien
7:19 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
I would like to speak specifically to the wider scope question if we are still there.
7:20 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Shea, if it’s helpful to hear more about Campaign Zero1. Ain Thompson [they/them]
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
4. Tara O’Brien
7:20 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger (about Campaign Zero if desired)
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
4. Tara O’Brien
7:20 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
Thanks to Daniel
7:21 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
YESSS because that’s not in your rap
7:21 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
rfp
7:21 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you!
7:21 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger (about Campaign Zero if desired)
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
3. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
4. Tara O’Brien
7:21 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
dragged kicking an screaming into making representation accesible.
7:21 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Wait, why did you delete me?
7:22 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
I was just going to defer to Shea if you wanted that info, then the rest of the Stack. Thanks!
7:22 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger (about Campaign Zero if desired)
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
3. Abby Mnookin she/her
4. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
5. Tara O’Brien
7:22 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
[Thanks Ian 🙂 ]
7:25 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
(RFP = Request For Proposal)
7:26 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
6. If my question isnt answered. Has hcrs motioned a plan for replacing police with their social service staff and hcrs being responsibel for hiring bodyguards as needed
7:26 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Abby Mnookin she/her
2. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
3. Tara O’Brien
4. Rikki Risatti
7:26 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Abby Mnookin she/her
2. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
3. Tara O’Brien
4. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
7:31 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
2. Tara O’Brien
3. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
7:33 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I would like to speak – Liz Francese, Tenants Union of Brattleboro
7:34 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. HB Lozito [they/them] (about scope)
2. Tara O’Brien
3. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
4. Liz Francese Tenants Union of Brattleboro
7:36 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
And they signed it in less than 3 days!
7:38 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Tara O’Brien
2. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
3. Liz Francese Tenants Union of Brattleboro
7:43 PM
Lis to Everyone
speak it HB!!!
7:43 PM
Sharon Fantl (she/her) to Everyone
Yes HB!
7:44 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Tara should speak first as a coordinator on the proposal?
7:47 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
2. Liz Francese – Tenants Union of Brattleboro
7:48 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
We can’t have this turn into another CPCC! That’s a perfect example of why the Review Committee needs to be empowered.
7:52 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I can speak after the break if needed
7:54 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. -Break-
2. Liz Francese – Tenants Union of Brattleboro
7:54 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
HCRS CEO also signed the community proposal
7:54 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
nice
7:58 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
That’s right. The change we need is possible. Just support it!!
7:58 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
Your constituents support it
7:59 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
TThank you so much Elizabeth. Yes! Just for clarity: the proposal was not created by Out in the Open, though they signed as an organization & staff have helped.
7:59 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Thank you, Ain! My bad.
8:01 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
No worries at all! Thank you to you and the Tenants Union for all of your great work! <3
8:01 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Thank you! and same!
8:02 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
how’s everyone’s intermission going
8:04 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Its going great.
8:05 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
oh hey Gary!
8:05 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
still recovering from your energy committee betrayal 🙂
8:05 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Noshing on a CSA salad 🙂
8:06 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Ani If you can could you send me more information on the Tenats Union Thank You. Gary Stroud District 2 Rep.
8:06 PM
Doran Hamm to Everyone
fantastic! i’m eating pizza!
8:06 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Pizza and Pepsi.
8:06 PM
Doran Hamm to Everyone
the tenants union of brattleboros email is info@brattleborotenants.org and our website is http://brattleborotenants.org
8:07 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Thank You
8:07 PM
Brandie to Everyone
Chips and cheese!
8:07 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
No Dip
8:07 PM
Seaver, Anna May to Everyone
peanut butter straight from the jar
8:07 PM
Brandie to Everyone
no…boo!
8:07 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
I’ve got a veggie burrito from mesa verde from earlier
8:07 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
I have French Onion
8:08 PM
ACAB to Everyone
watching police burtality videos on twitter.
8:08 PM
ACAB to Everyone
i mean eating chips.
8:08 PM
Brandie to Everyone
jesus…
8:08 PM
Brandie to Everyone
at least do both!
8:08 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
w. dip I hope
8:09 PM
Oscar Heller to Everyone
don’t forget the unidentified federal agents brutality videos
8:09 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
I’m watching the John Lewis Documnentary
8:09 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Now you’ve all made me hungry and fired up about injustice
8:09 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
drinking pink wine and eating pizza. it’s the proper way to do an intermission
8:09 PM
Brandie to Everyone
greeeeaaat…. 😉
8:10 PM
Daniel Quipp to Everyone
listen to wvew!
8:10 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Oh then i’m gonna waych United Shades of America
8:10 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Did Tim unmute all callers?
8:10 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
hear hear Daniel!
8:10 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Hi Tim
8:11 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Yea Daniel
8:12 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Awsome
8:12 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Love it
8:12 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Can’t see anyone
8:13 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
ok
8:14 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Patrick i can’t see anyone?
8:15 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
@Gary click View Active Cameras in top-center?
8:16 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
I did nothing i’m gonna reboot again ugh.
8:16 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
I’d be happy to respond
8:17 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
8:17 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
what if the committee were elected, not appointed
8:19 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
Alex Fischer on Stack please!
8:20 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Fischer (they/them)
8:20 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
“Slack” is a program 🙂
8:20 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
stack is the que 😂
8:21 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
I need to be unmuted please!
8:22 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
2. is there any intention for the committee to be elected, not appointed
8:26 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Very good clarification, Alex. I am unsure if the SB hasn’t had time or if they disagree.
8:28 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Agreed! There are definitely facilitators who fit all of those qualifications. (And there are also plenty of facilitators who don’t.)
8:30 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
I can speak to that point, Ian.
8:30 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Reflecting, I’ll take myself out of the queue.
8:30 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Hb, how about you speak to my last question
8:31 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
elected by the community
8:31 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
not selectboard Rikki
8:31 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
NICE
8:31 PM
ACAB to Everyone
yas
8:31 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I would like clarification on what we are doing.
8:31 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YASSSS
8:32 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
CAn I speak
8:32 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
i would like that clarified in the proposal the sb votes on
8:32 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you, Brandie!
8:32 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
8:32 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
election wasnt clear, so appointment is assumed
8:32 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
HB did you still want to speak too?
8:33 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
@Izzy, I’m all set. Thanks.
8:33 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
8:34 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
2. Rikki
8:34 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
2. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
8:34 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I just would like to be clear that the RFP/most recent doc brought forward by Liz(/the SB?) is not the default?
8:35 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
3. Abby Mnookin
8:36 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
2. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
3. Abby Mnookin she/her
8:39 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you for your brave words, Amber!
8:39 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Thank you Amber
8:40 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Thank you!!
8:40 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you Amber
8:40 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
8:40 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you Amber!
8:42 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Makes sense…if we really want everyone in our communtiy to be heard we might need to get creative for people who don’t feel safe participating with people theyve been harmed by in the room.
8:42 PM
Ryan Stratton to Everyone
and to vote on….the RFP?
8:43 PM
Daniel Quipp to Everyone
A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP based of it.
8:44 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
yes please
8:44 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
hear hear
8:45 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre)
2. Abby Mnookin she/her
8:45 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
unmute me?
8:45 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Getting echoes
8:46 PM
Brandie to Everyone
better
8:46 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
on stack! not slack! please and thanks!
8:46 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Abby Mnookin she/her
2. Shea Witzberger
8:46 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
was that clear
8:48 PM
ACAB to Everyone
rikki i think that the best option is to form a commity outside of the selectboard and then present it to them without another option. externally.
8:48 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
that can be done by petition
8:49 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Abby Mnookin she/her
2. Shea Witzberger
8:51 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
YES. We really had no idea someone was moving into creating an RFP. We thought we were still going to talk about the Process. That’s why we had to scramble to create this after getting the input of so many community members. Thank you Abby!
8:51 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YASSSS
8:52 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Yes! I would think way more people saw our proposal than the RFP, which is buried in a long pdf.
8:52 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Yes so true!!
8:53 PM
ACAB to Everyone
ENOUGH MEETINGS ABOUT THE NEXT MEETING
8:53 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
I’d love to speak to follow Abby
8:53 PM
Daniel Quipp to Everyone
We see it on Friday too.
8:54 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
8:54 PM
Franz to Everyone
I would like to address the meeting, please.
8:54 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Keep going, Daniel. Bring this to fruition.
8:55 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
2. Franz
8:55 PM
Julie Cunningham to Everyone
Julie Cunningham she/hers
8:55 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
2. Franz
3. Julie Cunningham she/hers
8:55 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
currently, Registered Voters can deliver petition signatures in an envelope addressed to the Municipal Clerk’s Office into the black ballot box that says, “For Tax Payments” at the parking lot entrance of the Municipal building. Under the current charter, 483 signatures; which is 5% of the current voter checklist of 9,651, are required to pass this as a referndum Petition.
8:55 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP based of it.”
8:57 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
if you accept the community statement in full as is with the expectation of staff to finalize, there is no quarentee the committee will be elected
8:57 PM
ACAB to Everyone
i know its late but i want to speek
8:57 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
2. Franz
3. Julie Cunningham she/hers
4. ACAB
8:58 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
2. Franz
3. Julie Cunningham she/hers
4. ACAB
5. Ain
8:59 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger
2. Franz
3. Julie Cunningham she/hers
4. ACAB
5. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:02 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Yes, thank you, Shea!
9:02 PM
Tab to Everyone
thank you so much Shea!
9:02 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you Shea
9:02 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
everything you say can and will be used against you
9:02 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Julie Cunningham she/hers
2. ACAB
3. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:03 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
there is a difference between “I am anxious I will be judged” and “I think the police will target me for the sixth time this year”
9:03 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
^
9:03 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
^
9:03 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
franz, have you gone to any of the white fragility meetings?
9:03 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
My feeling not safe is watching my Black uncle get murder by police because he spoke his voice…kinda different than how white men feel unsafe
9:03 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
I believe that people fearing retaliation is what people mostly mean
9:04 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
ssy it louder for the white people in the back
9:04 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
amber was very specific about the criteria for feeling safe in her public comment
9:04 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
^^
9:04 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
^^
9:05 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
elections are more democratic than appointments
9:05 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I think Daniel wanted to make a motion.
9:05 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
^
9:06 PM
ava z to Everyone
^^^ franz you gotta read these comments and take a step back
9:06 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Franz was at the first meeting. I am not totally sure where he falls.
9:07 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Julie Cunningham she/hers
2. ACAB
3. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:07 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Tim you’re muted
9:07 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
the last snarky comment was calling us snowflakes, Id put money on that
9:08 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
there always has to be one
9:08 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Ok, I just didn’t hear that clearly. Did not want to assume
9:08 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
franz is an example of the type of people the selectboard appoint to committees
9:08 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
he is chair of the finance committee
9:09 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Julie Cunningham she/hers
2. ACAB
3. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:09 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
I want to hear brandies words too
9:09 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
^
9:12 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Yes Julie. ❤️ So grateful for your vulnerable sharing.
9:12 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
^ thank you so much for sharing and having your voice heard
9:13 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. ACAB
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:13 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
We are lucky to have Julie & her children
9:14 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
Thank YOU, Julie! And FYI there were additional signatures added after Friday’s event on the Common.
9:14 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you for your courageous words, Julie!
9:14 PM
Anne Louise to Everyone
Thank you, Julie for your sharing! Appreciate your thoughts and contributions.
9:14 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Thank you, Julie!!
9:14 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you Julie!
9:14 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
<333333
9:14 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
JULIE!!! Thank you.
9:14 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. ACAB
2. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:14 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Thank you Julie<3
9:14 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Wow thank you Julie for your vulnerability and wise words!
9:14 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you, Julie. Very honored and lucky to be in/share this community with you. <3
9:14 PM
Molly Steinmark to Everyone
Thank you, Julie! <3
9:15 PM
Tab to Everyone
Julie thank you so much!
9:15 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Julie. I am honored to have heard you speak. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
9:16 PM
Ryan Stratton to Everyone
Thank you Julie!!
9:17 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Yes, we all know that following the rules helps your voice get heard
9:18 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
We understand there are constaints & threats against those who do not abide.
9:18 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Ain Thompson [they/them]
9:18 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
If we want commmunity voices we have to stay in connecton and LISTEn even when it feels difficult
9:19 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Thank you ACAB
9:19 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
thank you!
9:19 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
Thank you acab for your passion, wonderfully said
9:20 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Ian I’d like to speak Gary Stroud District 2 Rep.
9:20 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Gary Stroud – District 2 Rep
9:20 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Ain!!! Yes, do the WORK
9:21 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Don’t stop being upset
9:21 PM
Daniel Quipp to Everyone
Crying is okay
9:21 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Ain! Thank you!!
9:21 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Validating crying! <3
9:21 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you for your raw emotion and honesty, Ain!
9:21 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
also “namby pamby” is homophobic language, and honesty about harm is important!
9:21 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
YES
9:21 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
yes Ain!!!
9:21 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
THIS
9:22 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Yes, Shea- thank you for saying that.
9:22 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
YAY crying and being choked up thank you for being human and real in the space..and giving us permission to have feelings and be human too
9:22 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
yes ^^^^^^!!!!!!
9:22 PM
Anne Louise to Everyone
Grateful for you, Ain!
9:22 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Thank you Ain.
9:22 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Yes Ain! <3
9:22 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Thank you Ain! I also would like to hear Ian’s response to this question!
9:23 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YAAAAASSSSSSSSSSS
9:23 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Gary Stroud
9:24 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Thank you so much brandie- Yes, and all the ways things change when we propose something that resists white supremacy
9:25 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YASSSSS
9:25 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Thank you Brandie!<3
9:25 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
go off!
9:26 PM
Sascha to Everyone
Yes Brandie!!!!!
9:26 PM
Branch Gold (they, them) to Everyone
YEs, thank you Brandie!
9:26 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you for your brave words, Brandie! <3
9:26 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
YESSSSSSS
9:26 PM
Seaver, Anna May to Everyone
Thanks Brandie!
9:26 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
We love you, Brandie!
9:26 PM
ACAB to Everyone
PREACH
9:26 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
YES! And, name-calling!
9:26 PM
Molly Steinmark to Everyone
Yes, Brandie! Thank You <3
9:26 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
YES
9:27 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
THANK YOU!
9:27 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
no keep speaking!
9:27 PM
Anne Louise to Everyone
That response from Franz would have been addressed in my classroom. Brandie, thanks for naming this here in this space.
9:27 PM
ACAB to Everyone
CLAP EMOJI
9:27 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Gary Stroud
9:27 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
WE NEED YOU
9:27 PM
Apple Sullivan (she/her) to Everyone
thank you brandie!!
9:27 PM
Kimberly to Everyone
Thank you!
9:27 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
<3 <3 <3, Brandie.
9:27 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you Brandie
9:27 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
Brandie YES thank you
9:27 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Wow thank you Brandie! <3 <3 <3
9:28 PM
Sascha to Everyone
Thank you Brandie ❤️❤️
9:28 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
garbled audio 🙁
9:28 PM
Sharon Fantl (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you Brandie.
9:28 PM
Julie Cunningham to Everyone
Brandie, we are so fortunate to have your voice, your passion and your leadership
9:29 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
^^^
9:29 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
Thank you, Brandie! So powerful – especially bring in actions that have been accepted by the Boad! The question is why NOW are they not allowing the same.
9:30 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
Ian, I’d like to speak please.
9:30 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
We should save these selectboard videos for a case study on white supremacy in Brattleboro town structures what i looks like and how it performs
9:30 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
9:30 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Yonkers in the house!
9:31 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
I”M done
9:32 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you Gary!
9:32 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
9:32 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
Need to be unmuted!
9:34 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Yes. If we can’t listen to Julie tonight then I don’t know what the point of being in a community is.
9:34 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
YES YES YES
9:35 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you for saying that Alex
9:35 PM
ACAB to Everyone
large clap emoji
9:35 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
conflict is not abuse
9:35 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
YES!
9:35 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
thats it right there
9:35 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
“You will continue to be uncomfortable but you will still be safe.”
9:35 PM
Sharon Fantl (she/her) to Everyone
Yes, thank you Alex
9:35 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
Yes, “safe” and “uncomfortable” very different!!!
9:35 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
YES! Thank you for saying all of that, Fischer!
9:36 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
“You will continue to be uncomfortable but you will still be safe.”
9:36 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Exactly.
9:36 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“You will continue to be uncomfortable but you will still be safe.”
hella.
9:37 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
!!! yes.
9:38 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Alex. Fischer. yes. You are a real rep for the people.
9:38 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
YES
9:38 PM
Mel Motel to Everyone
I am blown away by what our community members are sharing tonight. The truths, the vulnerability, the honesty, the willingness to listen. “I believe in us” too. Let’s do this.
9:38 PM
Julie Cunningham to Everyone
Alex, friend and colleague, I love you.
9:39 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Thank you Alex<3
9:39 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Fischer, thank you. Let’s move this forward.
9:39 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
I believe in us!
9:39 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you, Fischer!
9:40 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
And we did show up! Thank you Daniel.
9:40 PM
ACAB to Everyone
THANK YOU
9:40 PM
Julie Cunningham to Everyone
No, I felt I had to tell that story. With respect to my son Antoine, who I live in fear will be next.
9:41 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you, Julie.
9:41 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Can you state it again, succinctly, Daniel?
9:42 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP based of it.”
9:42 PM
ACAB to Everyone
@julie your son is an amazing person whom I will always concider a friend.
9:43 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
No, you don’t
9:43 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
always happy to copy/paste!
9:43 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
It was good the first time!
9:43 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
im surprised the community trusts the sb to draft an rfp and isnt motioning a referendum petition yet
9:44 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Link to the Collaborative Community Statement in case anyone needs it again: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HPaBEzBAH8sVO_Gy-dP6F4ibiigQkK8f6XMAof05RQ0
9:44 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
thank you, Ain!
9:44 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
It includes the RFP for reference too at the bottom
9:44 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
So vote to make that thing that you’ll support!
9:44 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Ain can you email this to me Thank You.
9:45 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
lets see how much the sb manipulates the intentions of the community proposal?
9:45 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
id rather not
9:45 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
YESSSSSSSS
9:45 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Sorry if I was unclear. I am in support of Daniel’s motion to support to the community proposal. That includes the points of descent.
9:46 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
We gotta work together y’all!
9:46 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
selectboard improvements will not be improvements
9:46 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
I strongly do not believe this board has done any “anti racist” training..there is not way
9:46 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
So you want us to send this to more people? Who didn’t want to come to this meeting tonight?
9:47 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
so Ian, it sounds like you’re in support of Daniel’s motion to “pull together a final document”?
9:47 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
the selectboard is not the town
9:47 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I also need more clarification.
9:48 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
power is taken, not given
9:48 PM
ACAB to Everyone
ABOLITION
9:48 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
do not ask the sb to give power, petition instead
9:49 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
community collaborators can help!
9:49 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Pass the community proposal. Written by BIPOC. We can be the Brattleboro we make ourselves out to be.
9:49 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Wantastegok*
9:49 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
YES Shea!
9:50 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Wantastegok is the indigenous term of the municipality
9:50 PM
ACAB to Everyone
HELL YEAH
9:50 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
We can make this the Wantastegok we want
9:50 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
OMG!
9:50 PM
Sascha to Everyone
Vote and show the community where you stand. Don’t try to wessel out of it.
9:51 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
this is about the motion, not the vote that is being addressed
9:51 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
the motion presented is weak af
9:51 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
This is a no Brainer!!!!!
9:51 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Put me on stack?
9:52 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
me too
9:52 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
i would oppose the motin for the staff to write the proposal
9:52 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
BUT THATS WHAT YOU ARE DOING
9:52 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Shae Witzberg, Amber Arnold
9:52 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
You don’t have to try to reinforce white supremacist systems.
9:53 PM
ACAB to Everyone
NOPE
9:53 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
They are the default.
9:52 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Stop Stonewalling PLEASE!!!!
9:53 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Stack:
9:53 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
SHEA , AMBER
9:53 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
I’m on stack as an author to help!
9:53 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
^^
9:53 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
motion: the sb approves the proposal as is with intention for the committee to be by election, not appointment
9:53 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
i would vote yes to that
9:54 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger.
2. Amber Arnold
9:54 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
HB, please
9:54 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger.
2. Amber Arnold
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
9:55 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I am confused. I do not understand if Liz is in disagreement or if she does not understand. I think we are getting mixed messages
9:55 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Emotion is OK
9:55 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
I do not think there was a consensus two hours ago.
9:56 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
When do we wait until. And who are you representing, Liz? We have all said who we are representing
9:56 PM
ACAB to Everyone
WE WANT A SKATE PARK:
SELECTBOARD:…..
15 YEARS LATER
ELIZEBETH: YES
9:56 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP based of it.”
9:56 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Ian, can I speak as well?
9:56 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Shea Witzberger.
2. Amber Arnold
3. HB Lozito [they/them]
9:56 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Not looking for Actors But l Leaders that are Do’ers!!!!!!
9:56 PM
Branch Gold (they, them) to Everyone
Trust the people who are laboring to create this collectively and listen to your community. The comfort and understanding is ongoing work, and should not deter or prolong the work of this community.
9:58 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
2. HB Lozito [they/them]
3. Elizabeth Francese
9:58 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Liz, one of the characteristics of white supremacy culture is “discomfort with emotion and feelings.” Acting on feelings can be OK! https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.html
9:58 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Can we just have a moment for the fact that Shea is sitting in a parking lot using town wi-fi? How much more dedicated do we need to be? Which community members aren’t being heard here? We’re not even asking for an outcome, we’re asking to agree about what the process looks like.
9:58 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
^^^ <3 <3 <3
9:58 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
^^^
9:58 PM
Julie Cunningham to Everyone
I have to go to bed. Dr. King again: “We are called to be people of conviction, not conformity”. Let’s start building a better community now…right now.
9:59 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
^^^
9:59 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Thank you for coming out, Julie!
9:59 PM
Anne Louise (she.her) to Everyone
Thank you, Julie!
9:59 PM
Mel Motel to Everyone
Love to you, Julie.
9:59 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Shea!!!
9:59 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
2. HB Lozito [they/them]
3. Elizabeth Francese
9:59 PM
Seaver, Anna May to Everyone
appreciate your late night enthusiasm so much shea
9:59 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Shea!!! the best!! let’s do this! what can we agree on?
9:59 PM
Abi Healey to Everyone
Great, Shea, thank you!
9:59 PM
Branch Gold (they, them) to Everyone
Thank you Shea!
10:00 PM
Kimberly to Everyone
Thank you, Shea!
10:00 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YASSSSSSS
10:01 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Sharing this again (even though it’s not on the record): https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.html
10:01 PM
Branch Gold (they, them) to Everyone
<3<3<3 yes Amber, thank you
10:01 PM
Seaver, Anna May to Everyone
Thank you Amber
10:02 PM
Doran Hamm to Everyone
Yes Amber, yes Shea thank you for your words
10:02 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
sad that the majority of voters elected these select board members
10:02 PM
ava z to Everyone
YES
10:02 PM
ava z to Everyone
thank you
10:02 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
@Ian, I was going to say what Shea said. Happy to remove myself from the list.
10:03 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Elizabeth Francese
10:03 PM
Gary Stroud to Everyone
Those who do not Learn History are DOOMED to repeat it again again again meeting afrter meeting after meeting put off!!!!!!
10:03 PM
ACAB to Everyone
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSS
10:03 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thank you, Amber!!
10:03 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you Amber
10:03 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
Thank you amber!
10:03 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Elizabeth Francese
10:03 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Thank you Amber.
10:03 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Yes! Thak you, Amber!
10:04 PM
Molly Steinmark to Everyone
Thank you Amber <3
10:04 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Elizabeth Francese
10:04 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
peter is damned to speak, damned to listen
10:06 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Brattleboro could be something great.
10:07 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
Wantastegok*
10:08 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
saying “do it” is not a motion
10:08 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP based of it.”
10:08 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP for proposals based on it.”
10:09 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Ok, I do want to make a comment.
10:09 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
the RFP is in there
10:09 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
at the bottom of the document
10:09 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
for reference
10:10 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
OMG why are we trying to hold onto a proposal by A SINGLE WHITE WOMAN…just accept a proposal made by the entire community not a single white woman
10:10 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
this is so white supreamcy
10:10 PM
Branch Gold (they, them) to Everyone
^^^^^^^
10:10 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
^ yes
10:10 PM
Danielle Itin she/her to Everyone
^^
10:11 PM
ava z to Everyone
^^^^
10:11 PM
Seaver, Anna May to Everyone
^^^
10:11 PM
Alex Fischer (they/them) to Everyone
Alex Fischer to speak to the proposal.
10:12 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
10:12 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Just one last comment
10:13 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
it will be short
10:13 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Tim, it clearly IS happening outside of the selectboard.
10:13 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
We are before you because you hold power.
10:13 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
Alex Fischer (they/them), Amber Arnold
10:13 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer
10:13 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
2. Amber Arnold
10:13 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
2. Amber Arnold
10:13 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
I got it sorry
10:13 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Thanks!
10:14 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
2. Amber Arnold
10:14 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Why is it Liz against the community? I am sorry to phrase it that way but I don’t know who signed on the Liz’s proposal?
10:14 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
liz is not the foundation of the rfp
10:15 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
liz is not necessary to be involved
10:15 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
10:15 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
2. Amber Arnold
10:15 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Did Liz collaborate with anyone?
10:15 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
seriously don’t understand why Liz is your point person? surely everyone on SB can handle an RFP?
10:15 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
2. Amber Arnold
10:15 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and then ask town staff to draft an RFP for proposals based on it.”
10:16 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
“Daniel Quipp A motion to accept the community statement in full and collaborate with the community to produce an RFP.”
10:17 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
The community did collaborate
10:17 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
2. Amber Arnold
10:18 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Peter, I would also love to hear your acknowledgement of Amber’s comment. She deserves that, and I think many of us would like to hear that.
10:23 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
We are very efficient at deeply collaborative processes. 🙂
10:24 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Yes! 150 signers but only about 25 co authors 🙃
10:24 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
2. Amber Arnold
10:27 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Alex Fischer (they/them)
2. Amber Arnold
10:27 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
It would be a huge mistake to reject he voice of the people. The community showed up for this and you continue to tax them
10:29 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
Possible proposal? Accept the community proposal in full and ask representatives from that process to draft a more full RFP based on it by [some date] and release it publicly with [a few days] much more widely than the agenda/proposals usually are (which we can all help with) for SB members and town staff to read and digest in order to discuss and vote at at [meeting date].
10:29 PM
Rikki Risatti (they/them/their/theyre) to Everyone
i second Silberts motion
10:30 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
^^
10:30 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
10:32 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
look how much we’ve already got done, y’all
10:33 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
We put this document we’ve presented today in about 19 hours with a bunch of people. I am not even sure how many. 15 or 20?
10:33 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Fischer is right! The 20-30+ of us manage to do all of this in 48-72 hours after we get one of the documents you created individually.
10:33 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
I do not know who represents the other proposal
10:34 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
All I have heard is it is 1:150
10:34 PM
Ian Goodnow to Everyone
1. Amber Arnold
10:34 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
FRANCHEESE
10:35 PM
Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
And, those 20-30 organizers speak for a number of their own constiuents, with whom we shared the work.
10:36 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Amplyfying what Tara just said: Tara O’Brien – she/her to Everyone
And, those 20-30 organizers speak for a number of their own constiuents, with whom we shared the work.
10:37 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
This is our third meeting. We have 150 sigs, 20 + orgs, several protests in town. Please listen.
10:38 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you Amber.
10:38 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
And that white woman is telling us to use a process (Campaign Zero) have apologized for and asked folks not to use!
10:38 PM
Renee (she/her) to Everyone
*that the creators have apologized for and asked folks not to use.
10:39 PM
Amber Arnold to Everyone
Then listen to us and trust for one…we trust you all the time with our lives, trust us once, we are only holding your comfort.
10:39 PM
Ryan Stratton to Everyone
second
10:39 PM
ava z to Everyone
^^
10:39 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
Tim, if you were feeling really good, then you hadn’t been pushed far enough out of the white comfort zone
10:39 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Possible proposal from Sonia: Possible proposal? Accept the community proposal in full and ask representatives from that process to draft a more full RFP based on it by [some date] and release it publicly with [a few days] much more widely than the agenda/proposals usually are (which we can all help with) for SB members and town staff to read and digest in order to discuss and vote at at [meeting date].
10:39 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
thank you Brandie!!
10:40 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
Trust the people! Bring it home!
10:40 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Pass the motion Tim!
10:41 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
“Accept the community proposal in full and ask representatives from that process to draft a more full RFP based on it by [some date] and release it publicly with [a few days] much more widely than the agenda/proposals usually are (which we can all help with) for SB members and town staff to read and digest in order to discuss and vote at at [meeting date].”
10:42 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
I am happy to speak to this proposal if that’s helpful
10:44 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Can you also acknowelge how much work you’re asking the community to do?
10:45 PM
Sonia Silbert (she/her) to Everyone
^^ My proposal def asks a lot of people and I didn’t check in with folks before making it!
10:45 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
We’ll do it, because this is critical, but can you respect that we’re working hard, for free, to meet your demands and represent a huge number of community members
10:46 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you Brandie
10:46 PM
Abby Mnookin she/her to Everyone
Accept the community proposal in full and ask representatives from that process to draft a more full RFP based on it by Monday, August 3rd, and release it publicly and widely for SB members, town staff, and the broader community to read and digest in order to discuss and vote on Thursday, August 6th.”
10:46 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Please do read it.
10:46 PM
Elizabeth Francese to Everyone
Can we get a final say?
10:48 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Before the community agrees to do this, can you assure us that you will take it seriously?
10:48 PM
Jackson Stein (They/Them) to Everyone
^^
10:49 PM
Frank Osten (He/Him/Él) to Everyone
^^
10:49 PM
Eli K Coughlin-Galbraith (They/them) to Everyone
I agree with Ain. Will you affirm that you will take this gift of masses of free work from your community and value it?
10:49 PM
ava z to Everyone
^^^^^^
10:50 PM
Ain Thompson [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you all for committing to that.
10:50 PM
Cory Sorensen to Everyone
Thank you!
10:50 PM
Izzy Snyder (she/her) to Everyone
Thank you everyone who has worked so hard on this!!
10:50 PM
HB Lozito [they/them] to Everyone
Thank you all. Look forward to continuing the work together.
10:50 PM
Shea Witzberger to Everyone
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