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POR 2016-82

City Council go on record asking the Massachusetts State Legislature to review the symbolism of the Official Seal of Massachusetts to determine whether it may be perpetuating or promoting hurtful symbolism

How it started
Apr 4, 2016 · Proposed by Councillor E. Denise Simmons: a statement of the Council’s position, not a request for action.
What happened
Apr 4, 2016 · ✅ Adopted: the Council approved it (Order adopted, unanimous)

Voted yes (9), unanimous

  • Dennis Carlone
  • Leland Cheung
  • Jan Devereux
  • Craig A. Kelley
  • David Maher
  • Nadeem Mazen
  • Marc McGovern
  • Timothy J. Toomey
  • E. Denise Simmons
Roll call of Apr 4, 2016 · from the council’s minutes · photos: City of Cambridge
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