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East Hartford Partners with YWCA to Promote Equitable Representation on Municipal Boards & Commissions

Posted on: February 1, 2023 - 4:24pm
East Hartford Partners with YWCA to Promote Equitable Representation on Municipal Boards & Commissions

East Hartford, CT— The Town of East Hartford is partnering with YWCA Hartford on the 50/50campaign! The 50/50 Campaign seeks to increase civic participation amongst marginalized communities and promote equitable racial and gender representation on municipal boards and commissions. We will be posting a series of informative posts on East Hartford’s official Facebook page, educating the public on how to get involved. Follow us on Facebook to learn more @Town of East Hartford, CT – Government.

We want you to get involved with the 50/50 campaign and use your voice to represent your community, become a leader in your community by participating in a learning session, applying to open positions, and sharing you voice.

Currently in East Hartford, we are looking to fill positions on the following boards:

  • Commission on Culture on Fine Arts
  • Commission on Service for People with Disabilities
  • Inland-Wetlands Commission
  • Economic Development Commission
  • Planning and Zoning Commission

For a list of additional vacancies, visit this page.

Visit this page to learn how to become a member of a local board and/or commission.

To get involved and learn more, check out the 50/50 website page, take the 50/50 Survey, or Contact Emma Heintz, YWCA Hartford Region’s Community Organizing and Advocacy Coach, at Emmah@ywcahartford.org.