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Pleasant Hill diversity commission forms United Against Hate subcommittee, approves Juneteenth band and sponsorship outreach
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Summary
The commission voted to create an ad hoc 'United Against Hate' subcommittee, approved a Tina Turner tribute band for Juneteenth (artist fee $2,600, booking fee $390) and authorized a sponsorship outreach plan with tiered levels to help cover event costs.
Pleasant Hill City’s Diversity Commission on March 17 approved an ad hoc subcommittee to revive United Against Hate activities, signed off on event logistics for a Juneteenth celebration including a proposed band, and authorized a sponsorship outreach plan to cover event costs.
The commission moved to establish a United Against Hate subcommittee to organize fall events and named co‑chairs (Frida and Liz) to lead planning; a member moved the motion and members voted in favor without opposition. Chair (speaker 4) praised past UAH activity and noted that the city previously purchased banners and posters for the program.
Commissioners then focused on Juneteenth logistics tied to the city’s night‑market schedule. Staff and commissioners discussed electrical needs, stage rental, ADA restroom and hand‑washing facilities, vendor setup time (vendors to begin setup around 2 p.m. for a 5–9 p.m. event) and outreach. Chair announced the proposed band and cost estimates: "Artist fee was $2,600. The booking fee was $390," and said the band would provide its own sound system. After a motion and second, the commission approved the band.
On fundraising, the commission reviewed last year’s event budget (about $8,000) and agreed to a sponsorship solicitation structure with suggested tiers ($1,500, $1,000, $500) to help offset expenses such as stage, generator and portable restrooms. Chair said the sponsorship committee will update last year’s letter and circulate a target list of potential donors; commissioners volunteered to help with personal outreach.
The commission also agreed to order 1,000 postcards (quoted at $180) to promote neighborhood events and the Juneteenth celebration. The meeting ended with staff and subcommittees assigned to follow up on vendor contracts, sponsor outreach and logistics; the commission did not record any fiscal appropriations at this meeting beyond expenditure authorizations and vendor agreements that staff will manage.
