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Council, staff and Human Rights & Equity commissioners discuss Juneteenth sponsorship process after media questions
Summary
Council and city staff briefed the public on the city's community sponsorship process after coverage raised questions about a Juneteenth event; members of the Human Rights & Equity Commission said they were not consulted and requested an emergency meeting to review the matter.
City staff and council addressed community questions about the city’s sponsorship of a Juneteenth event after reporting raised concerns about whether the event was open to all.
City Manager's staff explained the city’s community sponsorship and grant program and reiterated that the program is guided by an adopted policy with eligibility criteria: events must be free and open to all, show a clear public purpose and not discriminate based on…
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