A Message from the Mayor's DEI Taskforce

In light of the events in Melrose the past two weeks, we, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Anti-Racism Task Force offer our strong support of Superintendent Dr. Kukenberger and her team’s proposed efforts to examine in-school traditions and events with a DEI and anti-racist lens. We are confident that the superintendent, school leaders, and teachers are committed to educating our children and providing them with a safe and supportive learning environment. We look forward to hearing the progress of these efforts and offering guidance or support as partners in this work.

As a Task Force, we are striving to create and support efforts that promote and improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism across the city. Our goal is to ensure that our city’s motto of “One Community, Open to All” will ring true for everyone in Melrose, including those residents from historically marginalized backgrounds. We know that there is much work ahead of us, and we are committed to ensuring that the city meets this challenge with communication, cooperation, and collaboration across our community.

- Melrose DEI-A Taskforce