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DEI committee flags potential access impacts from proposed Oshkosh media restructuring
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Summary
A committee member asked the DEI committee to review proposed restructuring of Oshkosh media, arguing it could reduce access for residents who lack digital resources; the committee agreed to consider the issue for a future meeting and to pass feedback to council or staff.
A committee member told the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee that discussions underway to restructure Oshkosh City media could have unequal effects on residents who lack reliable digital access and urged the committee to examine the proposal.
The member said removing or changing certain broadcast or distribution tools could "impact residents differently," noting not everyone has the same access to digital media platforms. Committee members agreed the issue is relevant to their work and suggested placing the topic on a future agenda so the committee can offer feedback to council or staff.
The chair said they would check whether the restructuring proposal will appear on the council agenda before the committee’s next meeting. Members also discussed using part of the June meeting with incoming council liaison Alec Lafever to prioritize the committee’s work and potentially schedule a longer workshop or subcommittee session to dig into issues like media access.
No formal recommendation or directive was issued at the meeting; the discussion resulted in an agreement to review the item at a future session and to prepare input if the council requests or if the topic appears on a council agenda.
The exchange marked the meeting’s most policy-oriented discussion, connecting the committee’s equity mandate to possible changes in city communication practice.
