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DEI commission presents annual update; council approves Juneteenth and Minority Mental Health proclamations
Summary
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commission reported on 2025 activities and goals, and council approved proclamations recognizing Juneteenth and Phoebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Commissioners outlined event plans and partnerships; council members asked about outreach and advocacy.
The DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Commission presented its 2025 update to Commerce City Council, listing community events, volunteer recruitment and goals including advocacy and legislative monitoring. Melissa Sumner, the city’s community and cultural liaison, and DEI chair Iona Long Soldier briefed the council on accomplishments and planned outreach.
Long Soldier described the commission’s 2025 goals: hosting multiple community events (Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Month and planned Native American Heritage Month), expanded Juneteenth programming at Pioneer Park…
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