CITY-COUNTY TASK FORCE ON CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY: JOBS AND EQUITY WORK GROUP

Thursday, January 30, 2020 · 5:00 PM AM · 728 N. James Lovell St. 3rd Floor Conference Room

TL;DR

The City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity's Jobs and Equity Work Group met to establish their mission and begin developing a preliminary report on addressing economic inequities. The meeting focused on drafting a structured approach to examining how economic opportunities can be more equitably distributed across the city.

Key Decisions

  • Work Group Mission and Purpose Finalized (details not specified)
  • Preliminary Report Template Discussed and developed
  • Report Drafting Process Initiated
  • Team Roles and Responsibilities Assigned
  • Next Meeting Scheduled
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Finalize Purpose and Mission of the Work group. (5 mins.)
  2. Discussion of the Work Group Template for Developing Preliminary Report. (30 mins.)
  3. Drafting of the Report. (20 mins.)
  4. Roles and Responsibilities. (15 mins.)
  5. Timeline. (15 mins.)
  6. Schedule Next Meeting. (5 mins.)
  7. Adjourn.
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