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Diversity statement is needed

I have read and reread the mayor's article in the January 21 edition of the Edmonds Beacon ("Mayor Nelson: It's time to move forward").

He mentions, "I was elected by a majority of you to make positive change, not maintain the status quo." He also states that this city needs to move forward. This is in regard to hiring a new police chief and dealing with acts of racism.

I agree that change needs to be made regarding racism in Edmonds, and we need to move forward. However, I am uncomfortable with what transpired during the initial process. Three candidates were...