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Medford ODEI seeks small budget increase, pushes for Disability Commission stipends and diversity dashboard expansion
Summary
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion presented a $120,911 FY26 general-fund request, a $2,409 increase from FY25, and urged the council to fund stipends for the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and continued development of a voluntary employee diversity dashboard.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion asked the Medford City Council to approve a $120,911 general‑fund allocation for fiscal 2026, a $2,409 increase from fiscal 2025, with the increase covering cost‑of‑living adjustments and office supplies.
The office’s director, Frances Nwaje, said the ODEI “is a space for all who live, work, learn, and do business in the city of Medford,” and described ongoing work to support access beyond physical accommodations, citing efforts such as large‑print conversions and interpreter coordination.
Nwaje outlined recent accomplishments including improved accessible listening devices in the chambers, accessible seating purchased with ARPA funds, a city‑wide MCAD training series for the fire department, a…
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