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Board sets Oct. 3 special meeting to consider ethical investment policy after months of public pressure
Summary
Following repeated public requests to agendize an ethical investment policy, the board confirmed a special meeting date of Oct. 3 to consider the proposed policy and hear stakeholders; speakers urged immediate divestment steps tied to alleged human-rights concerns while others warned of potential portfolio impacts.
After more than an hour of public comment urging immediate action, Alameda County supervisors announced a special meeting on Oct. 3 to consider an ethical investment policy requested by community groups and the treasurer.
Throughout the public-comment period speakers from multiple organizations pressed the board to adopt a policy that would…
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