The Village of Hoffman Estates’ respect for diversity is recognized in its vision statement: “The Village will leverage its strength as a uniquely diversified community by developing interactive relationships with all residents in order to enhance the quality of life throughout the Village.” Mayor William D. McLeod and the Village Board invite you to participate in Forward Together, a virtual Town Hall meeting, on Thursday, July 9, at 6 p.m. Community members will gather together online to openly discuss issues of justice in policing, racial concerns, and diversity and inclusion in our community, as well as the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement in Hoffman Estates.
Moderated by Reverend Larry Bullock, MPA, MDiv., senior pastor at Living Faith Cathedral Worship Center in Palatine.
Esteemed panelists:
Mayor William D. McLeod
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL 8th Congressional District)
IL Representative Fred Crespo (44th District)
Pastor Freddie Rogers (Destiny Churcht)
Rabbi Taron Tachman (Beth Tikvah Congregation)
Father Mike Scherschel (St. Hubert Parish)
Police Chief Ted Bos
Assistant Police Chief Kathryn Cawley
Fire Chief Pat Fortunato
Dr. Monica Saavedra, PsyD. (Director of Health and Human Services)
Dr. Lauren Nichols, PsyD. (Health and Human Services)
Pearl Henderson (Chair, Cultural Awareness Commission)
Thakar Basati (Sikh Community)
Tim McGowan (Palatine resident, Black Lives Matter activist)
Nazeen Hashmi (Muslim Community)
Maswamba Musikiwamba (African Community)
