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Commission outlines plans to revive working groups, senior resource fair and a youth group
Summary
The DEIB Commission discussed recruitment and support for citizen working groups, including a senior citizen resource fair, transportation support via the American Legion van, and a plan to launch a youth working group in June. Commissioners debated timing for less-formal 'listening posts.'
Commissioners reviewed the status of citizen working groups and emphasized recruitment, liaison roles and sustainability. The senior citizen working group has $1,500 budgeted and plans a resource fair; commissioners discussed finding vendors and volunteer support such as phone-line volunteers.
Commissioner Hollingsworth confirmed plans to launch a youth working group targeting ages 13–17, with work beginning in June and outreach to local police and departments for programming ideas. Commissioners debated whether to prioritize standing up working groups before launching broader listening posts; several favored stabilizing working groups first so listening posts can later be informed by functioning groups.
Staff and commissioners agreed to invite working-group representatives to report back on recruitment and event outcomes after the upcoming resource fair so the commission can identify next steps and any support needs.
