Do local boards and commissions adequately represent the area's population in terms of race and gender?

Posted online August 30, 2023 | 11:58 am

No 54% | 196 votes

Yes 46% | 167 votes

Report targets gender, racial parity in Missouri municipalities

_{This poll is not a scientific sampling. It offers a snapshot of what readers are thinking.}

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jfaught@regalplastic.com

Since Spfld is 88% white, that leaves little room for minorities if you're going just by percentage.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

jeffmunzinger

If we want to examine the lack of diversity on Springfield boards and commissions, let's start with the Springfield Sports Commission. According to its website, the commission has 23 members, an executive director and an assistant director. Take a look at the photos and decide for yourself. https://www.springfieldmosports.org/our-team/

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