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

Thursday, February 6, 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 discuss their research and draft a preliminary report on job opportunities and economic fairness. The meeting focused on organizing their findings and setting up a framework for future recommendations related to economic development and equity.

Key Decisions

  • Research Report Review In progress
  • Work Group Report Template Development Discussed and in development
  • Preliminary Report Drafting Initiated
  • Team Roles and Responsibilities Under review
  • Project Timeline Being established
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Agenda

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