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Chair Scott Jones called the 05/12/2026 hybrid meeting to order at 04:37PM and led roll call; commissioners and staff announced names, pronouns and brief self-descriptions to support accessibility. Chair Jones reminded participants to state their names before speaking for accessibility needs.
The City of Bend Human Rights and Equity Commission met May 12, 2026, receiving staff updates on recruitment for two equity-related city roles, a city attorney presentation on proclamations/resolutions/ordinances, pilot planning for the AIM equity tool and an HREC lens, a presentation and research update on hate and discrimination work, and an extended roundtable where commissioners raised concerns about a recent resignation and transparency in hiring panels. The meeting closed with staff-directed follow-ups and a commitment to compile commissioner feedback.
