House backs effort to eradicate ‘systemic racism’

Rep. Kevin “Coach” Christie, chair of the state Human Rights Commission, called for the roll call vote. File photo by John Herrick
A bill designed to “eradicate systemic racism within state government” received overwhelming support in the House Tuesday.
Representatives voted 140-2 in favor of the latest version of S.281, which calls for the creation of a new, cabinet-level administrator who would work with an advisory panel to identify and reform racism in Vermont governm