Shipman, who is white, made the decision following an ad paid for by Councilmembers Andrea Boone and Overstreet, both Black women, that was published in the Sunday, Jan. 1, Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper.
The women denounced Shipman’s decision to not appoint a Black woman to chair any of the council’s seven committees. They said it was the first time in 40 years a Black woman did not have a leadership position on the council.
Shipman responded on social media he was making changes.
“Given the concerns raised within Council and across the community, I am making a change in the Committee Chair assignments for 2023,” Shipman posted to Twitter. He said said Overstreet will continue to serve as chair of the zoning committee.
Westmoreland, who is gay, will serve as a committee member.
Boone thanked the community for supporting her and Overstreet’s decision to go public with their concerns about Shipman’s committee chair appointments at the close of Tuesday’s…
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