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EEC reports 100 responses to equity scorecard; commissioners discuss outreach and recruitment amid three vacancies
Summary
Staff reported 100 responses to the Equity and Empowerment Commission scorecard survey, with themes calling for more rigor, transparency and outreach; commissioners discussed ward‑level outreach, tabling at community events, GARE training availability, and recruiting to fill three commission vacancies after a formal resignation.
On June 18 the Equity and Empowerment Commission reviewed early results from its EEC scorecard survey and discussed ongoing recruitment and outreach. Staff reported 100 survey responses to date and summarized written feedback that ranged from calls for more rigor and objectivity to suggestions to broaden the commission’s scope and improve public communication.
Commissioners discussed uneven response rates across wards (noting Ward 4 had stronger participation) and proposed tabling at upcoming events and attending ward meetings to raise visibility. The commission agreed to distribute printed surveys and QR‑code posters at community gatherings, including the farmers market and other June events, and to continue ward outreach into July.
Staff also described training opportunities through the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE). Tish said EEC members with a city account may take self‑paced online courses and that completion certificates will be available; the trainings were described as "strongly recommended" ahead of the commission’s September retreat.
The commission also discussed membership: staff reported three current vacancies after Commissioner Jacqueline Mendoza submitted a formal resignation; commissioners urged outreach through council members, newsletters, and community events and noted the application is posted on the city website.
The commission approved routine meeting minutes and adjourned; no substantive policy votes were taken at the session.
