Equity advisory board asks Lane County to pilot countywide changes to boost civic participation

Apr 7, 2026

Lane County staff and the Equity Program Advisory Board (EPAB) presented recommendations April 7 for improving recruitment, assignment and retention on county advisory boards. Proposals include a single online application, liaison training, $500 accessibility fund for members' childcare/transportation, and a proposed time‑limited task force to pilot countywide changes.

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Lane County’s Equity Program and its Equity Program Advisory Board (EPAB) presented a package of recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on April 7 designed to increase diverse civic participation and reduce barriers to serving on county advisory boards.

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