PURPOSE: The City of Evanston’s reparations  planning process began in June 2019 following the City Council’s adoption of a resolution affirming the City's commitment to end structural racism and achieve racial equity. The City Council’s Equity and Empowerment Commission held two community meetings to gather public input on reparations in July, and summarized input and recommendations in a report to the City Council. In September, the Council accepted the Equity and Empowerment Commission's report and authorized the creation of a City Council subcommittee to begin the planning process.

On November 9, 2020, City Council adopted of Ordinance 102-O-20 amending portions of the City Code codifying the Reparations Committee. The new Reparations Committee expands the number of the members on the committee to include non-aldermanic members, along with updated roles and responsibilities that reflect the work being completed by the Reparations Subcommittee.

MEMBERSHIP: Appointed by Mayor

TERM: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be an Evanston resident

REPORTS TO: City Council

Meeting Place: Morton Civic Center, Lake Superior Conference Room, Room G 300 at 9:00 a.m.  Please check City Calendar for updates. 

MEMBERS:

• Councilmember Bobby Burns
• Councilmember Devon Reid
• Councilmember Krissie Harris
• VACANCY 
• Claire McFarland Barber (June 10, 2024 - June 10, 2027) 
• Robin Rue Simmons (June 10, 2024 - June 10, 2027) 
• Carlis Sutton (June 10, 2024 - June 10, 2027) 

STAFF: 

Tasheik Kerr, Assistant to the City Manager

Email: Reparations@cityofevanston.org