MISSION STATEMENT

Intolerance and prejudice against persons because of their race, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, religion or sexual orientation tears at the fabric of a democratic and pluralistic society.  Acts of violence based on such bias further alienate individuals and groups and serve to rob us of the crucial sense of security we all require in order to live, work, and play or pray in our communities.  In consideration of the destructive effects of prejudice and racism in our communities and in order to address this ongoing problem, the Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force has been created.

The Task Force is a non-partisan group comprised of concerned citizens, government officials, representatives of law enforcement, education, and clergy all of whom work together to address the issue of prejudice.

Spanish - Anti-Bias Brochure Anti-Bias Task Force Re-Appointment Application
Anti-Bias Task Force Membership Application Implicit Bias Workshop - June 2021
Hate Crime Defined

Anti-Bias Hotline:  (631) 727-3200 Ext 303 email:  abtf@townofriverheadny.gov

MEMBERS
Cindy Clifford, Chair
Michele Lynch, Vice-Chair
Marjorie Acevedo                            
Vivian Hobson                                                              
Connie Lassandro
Noreen LeCann                                          
Stephen T. Palmer                          
Roberto Ramos
Anthony Salanitro                                                   
Sister Margaret Smyth                               
Ethel Sussman                                            
Louise Wilkinson                            
Rev. Janet Wright Riverhead
HS Council for Unity (two representatives on rotating basis)


RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON
Steven Hudson, PhD, RSD MS Principal
Lori Koerner, RSD Exec. Dir.


TOWN LIAISONS
David J. Hegermiller, Police Chief
Liz Keller, Community Relations Specialist


TOWN BOARD LIAISON
Councilman Ken Rothwell