Current Peace Commissions
The Ashland Culture of Peace Commission is proud to join these other fine cities in the growing movement of creating cultures of peace within our cities.
“Advises the Council and the
School Board on issues of peace and social
justice. Creates citizen awareness and
develops educational programs. Total
membership is fifteen. Each Council
member and School Director makes one
appointment.”
is charged with the mission of promoting a culture of peace in New Haven and around the world. Its ordinance says that “it shall be the function of the Commission to, in conjunction with the city government and its departments,
educational institutions, public and private
agencies, and other interested organizations, work with such city government and its organizations toward a peaceful world, through
public dissemination of relevant information and through educational outreach to the schools and citizens of New Haven.”
builds community by celebrating local people and efforts with programs and events, and by organizing community forums on issues
affecting the community. It supports Cambridge’s sister-city relationships, in organizations, work with such city government and its organizations toward a peaceful world, through public dissemination of relevant information and through educational outreach to the schools and citizens of New Haven. The Commission promotes peace and social justice within Cambridge and in the wider world. It works to reduce violence and advocates ideas and programs that affirm diversity and build community within our city. It links peace groups, social justice efforts, anti-violence
coalitions and the municipal government, and pays special attention
to violence affecting youth.
The Commission's presence in Cambridge city government is a concrete expression of the City's innovative, creative and inclusive approach – valuing an engaged, informed and concerned community. The Commission works with schools and communities to ensure that difference is understood and celebrated, so that sources of violence are recognized and addressed, allowing all residents to contribute to making
Cambridge an equitable and peaceful community. The Commission also pays special attention to violence and inequality affecting young people through creative programs such as its Summer of Peace Initiative.
The Commission builds community by celebrating local people and efforts with programs and events, and by organizing community forums on issues affecting the community. It supports Cambridge’s sister-city relationships, including those with Yerevan, Armenia and San José Las Flores, El Salvador. As established by Chapter 2.90 of Cambridge Municipal Code, the Cambridge Peace Commission consists of up to twenty members, appointed for a term of three years. Commissioners
must be residents of the City at the time of appointment. The
Commission shall be representative of the socio-economic, racial,
and ethnic populations of the City. Members of the Commission
are appointed by the City Manager from recommendations
provided by the Commission.
The Commission received New York Times coverage of its formation and additional press reports.