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Human Rights Commission and neighborhood leaders urge restoring Office of Equity and community engagement funding
Summary
Speakers including the Human Rights Commission chair sought restoration of positions and small grants in the Office of Equity and Community Engagement, warning cuts would silence marginalized voices and reduce support for multicultural events.
Members of Eugene's Human Rights Commission, neighborhood leaders and community advocates urged the Budget Committee on May 21 to restore staffing and small-grant funding in the Office of Equity and Community Engagement (OECE).
Blake Burrell, who identified himself as the Human Rights Commission chair, said the commission's work depends on OECE staffing. "Their proposed budgetary cuts reduce 3 FTE within that division, potentially causing our commission to lose the necessary support... With the prioritized budget allotment... I would wanna make sure that we are restoring at least 2 FTE within that department and…
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