People in Brownsville can now apply to join a new committee focused on human rights.

It comes after Brownsville city leaders voted to dissolve their LGBTQ+ Task Force over concerns involving diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, or DEI.

The task force was created in 2019, and members created a fair practice ordinance to combat discrimination, and increased the city's municipal equality index score.

On Tuesday, during the same meeting that led to the dismantling of the task force, Brownsville commissioners approved the ONE CITY Committee.

According to the city website , the committee’s purpose is to “provide guidance and strategic input on programs, policies, and activities that promote positive human relations and equitable outcomes and opportunities in all aspects of community

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