Staunton’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission will share preliminary findings of their work at a public hearing on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.
The DEI Commission will also share key recommendations from the public input received to date.
“The Commission has been gathering and analyzing data about our community for the past 18 months,” said DEI Commission Chair Sabrina Burress. “And, although there are areas of study that require continued focus, we’re excited to share our findings and hear from the community as we work to finalize our report that will be presented to City Council in December.”
DEI Commission members will review their findings and recommendations in the areas of mental health, affordable housing, health and well-being, childcare and education and other prominent areas of equity and inclusion.
The public will have the opportunity to provide comment via Zoom and in person. Each person will be allotted three minutes for comment.
The DEI Commission will give their final report and recommendations to City Council on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the
The public hearing and final report will be held in the Rita S. Wilson Council Chambers in City Hall at 116 West Beverley St. in Staunton.
For more information or for Zoom access to the meeting, visit www.staunton.va.us/equity.
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