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Commission formalizes two-person Community Connector role and elects leadership

Human Rights and Equity Commission (City of Bend) · January 9, 2026

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Summary

HREC voted to create a one‑year Community Connector role (approved to allow two people sharing responsibilities) and completed leadership elections: Scott Jones (chair), Jen Kovitz (vice chair), Ruth Vernadico (council connector), Beth Hannon (commissioner connector), and Christina Morales and Britney Ellenberg as the two community connectors.

The Human Rights and Equity Commission voted on leadership roles and formalized a new Community Connector role during its Jan. 13 hybrid meeting.

The staff proposal described the community connector as a one‑year term role that would provide monthly updates on community engagement opportunities, coordinate with the community relations manager, and…

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