CITY OF TROTWOOD
City Council Passes Resolution
Denouncing Racism and
Declares it a Public Health Crisis

Trotwood, Ohio [07/09/2020] –
During their Regular Council Meeting held Monday, July
6, 2020, the Trotwood City Council unanimously passed a Resolution (R20-74)
denouncing racism and declaring it a public health crisis.
Addressing racial inequities has been a priority for the City of Trotwood for a very long
time; however, there is still much more work to be done on this issue. Mayor Mary
McDonald said, “The City of Trotwood will continue to be a voice for those who are
underrepresented and will promote fairness and equity through its legislative policies.”
The City of Trotwood came together with its citizens on June 6, 2020, for a Peaceful
Protest and March to bring awareness to social injustices. “The City of Trotwood is a
diverse and inclusive community and we will continue working to advance diversity and
encourage equity among all people,” said City Manager Quincy E. Pope, Sr. Mayor Mary
McDonald, City Manager Quincy Pope, and Police Chief Erik Wilson also released an
Official Statement regarding Racism and Discriminatory Practices on June 29, 2020.
The Trotwood City Council stands with its residents and the Dayton and Montgomery
County Board of Health in their declaration of Health Equity in All Policies approach to
improve population health passed on December 4, 2019 (Resolution 19-549).
Racism, discriminatory practices, and social injustices are a shared problem and the
Trotwood City Council will continue addressing these inequities in a transparent and
accountable manner.

2020-07-09 Press Release – Resolution IN RE Racism with R20-74