MISSION STATEMENT
Intolerance and prejudice against persons because of their race, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, religion or sexual orientation tears at the fabric of a democratic and pluralistic society. Acts of violence based on such bias further alienate individuals and groups and serve to rob us of the crucial sense of security we all require in order to live, work, and play or pray in our communities. In consideration of the destructive effects of prejudice and racism in our communities and in order to address this ongoing problem, the Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force has been created.
The Task Force is a non-partisan group comprised of concerned citizens, government officials, representatives of law enforcement, education, and clergy all of whom work together to address the issue of prejudice.
Spanish - Anti-Bias Brochure
Anti-Bias Task Force Re-Appointment Application
Anti-Bias Task Force Membership Application
Hate Crime Defined
Implicit Bias Workshop - June 2021
Anti-Bias Hotline: (631)727-3200 Ext 303 email: abtf@townofriverheadny.gov
MEMBERS
Cindy Clifford, Chair
Michele Lynch, Vice-Chair
Marjorie Acevedo
Vivian Hobson
Connie Lassandro
Noreen LeCann
Stephen T. Palmer
Roberto Ramos
Anthony Salanitro
Sister Margaret Smyth
Ethel Sussman
Louise Wilkinson
Rev. Janet Wright
Riverhead HS Council for Unity (two representatives on rotating basis)
RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON
Steven Hudson, PhD, RSD MS Principal
Lori Koerner, RSD Exec. Dir.
TOWN LIAISONS
David J. Hegermiller, Police Chief
Elizabeth Keller, Recreation Department
TOWN BOARD LIAISON
Councilwoman Catherine Kent
MEETING DATES:
3RD Monday of each month at 5:30pm (Via Zoom until further notice)