A small group of protesters gathered in front of the Richland County Courthouse Tuesday, after Mansfield City Council recently voted against a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.
RichlandSource.com reports, the organizer of the protest said she was angry and in disbelief, after City Council voted 5-4 against declaring racism a public health crisis.
She went on to say systemic racism is a health issue and can result in increased levels of stress, which can lead to further health problems.
Both, Richland County Commissioners Marilyn John and Tony Vero said the are open to having conversations about a task force to address concerns over systemic racism.