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Commissioners debate EDI council appointments; decision tabled until full board present

2993755 · April 1, 2025
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Summary

A recommendation to appoint nine candidates to the county Leaders for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) council prompted extended debate over the council’s mission and approach; after disagreement the board tabled the appointment action until all four commissioners are present.

County staff presented a slate of nine recommended appointments to the Leaders for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion council and asked the Board to confirm the candidates. The EDI council (also referred to historically as EDI/DEI) has space for 19 members and staff reported 22 applications were received in the last recruitment; interviews were held with 12 applicants and nine were…

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