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City of Evanston Equity and Empowerment Commission met Dec. 19

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

1. CALL TO ORDER/DECLARATION OF A QUORUM

A. Purpose of the Equity and Empowerment Commission

The purpose of the Equity & Empowerment Commission ("Commission") is to identify systems of inequity, and guided by resident voices, hold the City of Evanston and its governing leadership bodies to provide racial equity measurement tools to dismantle racist policies and practices as they rebuild equitable ones. The scope of these efforts includes systems within City services, programs, and policies, including decision-making processes and practices. The Commission will work with community partners and businesses to promote equity and inclusion within the City and provide guidance, education, and assistance to City Departments to build capacity in achieving equitable outcomes and services. Further, the Commission will be transparent and collaborative with both internal and external individuals and entities, holding all accountable for measurable improvements and outcomes. Finally, the Commission will promote, support, and build capacity with laws,  ordinances, and regulations related to equity and empowerment within the City.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Approval of the November 21, 2024 EEC Meeting Minutes

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

A. Update on Wesley Tenants

4. DISCUSSION

A. Request: Food Insecurity/ Access to Nutritious Food

Request to provide a letter of support for the City/School Liaison Committee to take up this topic as a new business agenda item on its Jan. 29, 2025 meeting.

B. Cultural Sensitivity Training

C. Equity Scorecard

D. Working groups Updates

● Outreach - Monthly Community Resource Workshops

● Outreach - Ward Meetings

● EEC Subcommittee

E. City Council Referrals List (available online here)

F. Budget

Note: Boards, Commissions, and Committees do not have budgets unless they make grants to community organizations.

G. Approval of the 2025 Equity and Empowerment Commission Meeting Calendar

Staff recommends approval of the Equity and Empowerment Commission's proposed 2025 meeting calendar

For Action

5. CONSIDERATION

6. COMMUNICATION

7. REPORTS

8. ADJOURNMENT

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