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Committee on Equity and Inclusion

Thursday, October 6, 2022 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Committee on Equity and Inclusion met to discuss a resolution about voting rights for incarcerated individuals and heard a Budget Equity Report from various city departments. The meeting focused on examining equity across different metro services, with representatives from multiple departments presenting their findings.

Key Decisions

  • Resolution on Voting Rights for Incarcerated Individuals Tabled, then Untabled
  • Budget Equity Report Review Discussed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Arthur called the meeting to order at 4:43 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Arthur introduced the committee and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee and non-committee members present attended in chambers, except for Committee Member Shanklin, Committee Member Chambers Armstrong and Council Member McCraney, who attended virtually.

  3. Special Discussion

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Committee on Equity and Inclusion - October 6, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  4. ID 22-1329 BUDGET EQUITY REPORT Michael Meeks, Chief Equity Christian Seidt, Information Technology Faith Augustine, Criminal Justice Commission Robert Kirchdorfer, Department of Codes and Regulations Phil Crowe, Department of Codes and Regulations Rachel Hamilton, Air Pollution Control District Ashley Book, Louisville Metro Animal Services Dr. Mariya Leyderman, Psy.D., Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
    Discussion Item

    The following spoke to this item: - Michael Meeks, Chief Equity - Rachel Hamilton, Air Pollution Control District - Chair Arthur - Committee Member George - Robert Kirchdorfer, Department of Codes and Regulations - Phil Crowe, Department of Codes and Regulations

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  6. Pending Legislation
  7. 1. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE VOTING OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AT LOUISVILLE METRO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND IN KENTUCKY (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Resolution
    Action: untabled

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee member Kramer, that this Resolution be untabled. The following spoke to this item: - Stephanie Campbell, Jefferson County Clerk's Office Election Center - Frank Friday, Jefferson County Clerk's Office Election Center - Vice Chair Piagentini - Jerry Collins, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections - Dr. Mariya Leyderman, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections - Shelton McElroy, The Bail Project

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Arthur adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m.

  9. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
  10. ID 22-1416 Captioning Transcript of Committee on Equity and Inclusion - October 6, 2022
    Discussion Item
  11. Clerk(s)

    Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Metro Council Clerk

  12. Supporting Staff

    Natalie Johnson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Beth Stenberg, Council Financial Analyst

  13. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Paula McCraney (D-7) and Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9)

  14. 1. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE VOTING OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AT LOUISVILLE METRO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND IN KENTUCKY (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Resolution
    Action: tabled

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Resolution be tabled. This motion to table carried by a voice vote.