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Commission moves forward with DEI workshops as commissioners debate allocation and propose an economic vitality committee
Summary
Staff proposed DEI workshops for commissioners funded by state equity appropriations, prompting debate among commissioners over whether the money should instead be directed to community economic programs; the chair and executive director urged proceeding because the funding is time-limited and earmarked for equity work.
Commission staff introduced a plan to hold DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) learning sessions for commissioners in May and June under a contract with the Abarna Group; the two-session package is estimated at $18,000 and is funded by state-directed equity appropriations that expire at the end of the current biennium.
Joanna (staff) summarized the DEI strategic plan adopted in 2022, implementation activities to date, the pro-equity/anti-racism (PAIR) advisory group and the Echo Northwest management-plan equity audit that staff have contracted. The…
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