Residents of Ingersoll: it’s time to ask the tough questions.
Last year, on July 9, 2024, one of our Stand4Oxford team members, delivered a delegation to Norwich council (timestamp 2:33:40), raising concerns about municipal spending on DEI initiatives—consultants, training programs, and policies that often come with big price tags but unclear results. Now, the focus turns to Ingersoll. The town’s DEI agenda will be discussed at council on Monday, November 10, 2025, and residents should be paying attention.
Council’s agenda includes several DEI reports and recommendations, including a multi-year strategy from CultureAlly. These documents lay out programs, goals, and timelines—but the big question remains: how much of our tax dollars are being spent, and are these programs actually working?
Here’s what’s on the table:
- DEI Committee Resolution: Endorses CultureAlly’s action plan.
- CultureAlly Council Presentation: Details phases, initiatives, and objectives.
- DEI Strategic Report: Maps out three years of policies, KPIs, and responsibilities.
But here’s something to think about: research shows that DEI programs—especially mandatory training—can sometimes increase division and tension instead of solving it. A 2024 study by Network Contagion found that participants often perceive racism where it doesn’t exist and feel more animosity toward one another.
So residents, ask yourself: is this taxpayer money being spent wisely? Are the programs achieving real inclusion, or just generating reports and meetings while our wallets take the hit?
It’s time to demand transparency, accountability, and results. We encourage all residents to:
- Review council documents
- Attend the Ingersoll council meeting on November 10, 2025, or watch the recording
- Ask your councilors hard questions about what they’re spending and why
We all care about how our tax dollars are used. Let’s make sure our money helps the community instead of just funding consultants and their endless reports.
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