H 956·VT·house
An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Signed into LawFiled Apr 8, 2026
Sponsor: Mary-Katherine Stone (D)
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House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
Summary
The bill approves a charter amendment that creates the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (REIB) in the City of Burlington. It requires the city to hire a permanent Director of REIB, who will report to the mayor and work under the City Council’s authority. The Director will develop and implement citywide strategies to advance racial equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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