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Council appoints Elaine Wilson to Community Diversity & Engagement Committee
Summary
Councilor Cross appointed Elaine Wilson to fill Committee position No. 4 on the Community Diversity & Engagement Committee; Wilson introduced herself and described her background as an immigrant and budget committee member.
APPOINTMENT: Councilor Cross nominated and appointed Elaine Wilson to position No. 4 on the Keizer Community Diversity & Engagement Committee during the April 21 council meeting.
Why it matters: The CDEC is intended to represent community diversity. Wilson's background as an immigrant, resident of Keizer for 16 years, current service on the city budget committee and experience raising children in Keizer were cited by Councilor Cross as reasons for the appointment.
Councilor Cross spoke about her outreach to potential appointees and named Wilson as a candidate with relevant lived experience. Wilson told the council she came to the United States from Brazil at 21, has lived in Keizer for 16 years, and serves on the city's budget committee. She said she hopes to contribute life experience and lead by example, and she welcomed questions from councilors. Council confirmed the appointment; a formal vote on the appointment was not recorded as contested in the meeting minutes.
