Thread by @shayshinecastle

OK, with those icebreakers over, we're starting with racial equity work.

Council saw the draft plan in Jan. and it... did not go well. boulderbeat.news/2020/12/12/cou…

The plan is scheduled or a Feb. 16 public hearing and vote.

Specifically, we're talking about Community Connectors. Basically a form of cultural brokers who serve to connect underserved communities to the city gov't (programs, services, etc.)

Ryan Hanschen has that Colorado accent where he leaves out most of the consonants in a words. "Counity Coectors"

Ya'll ever notice that or is it just me?

Adele Aguirre is a community connector from Orchard Grove mobile home park, for example. Help keeps the residents there engaged and informed.

Community Connectors are introducing themselves per a pre-recorded video.

Juan Moreno repping the pansexual community! (Among others) Woot woot!

OK, back to Aimee Kane, racial equity manager.

Often in council meetings, members will ask if a program, etc. has gone through the racial equity tool, Kane says.

Council going to ask the question of what projects they want the racial equity tool applied to. This will "focus our energy" and "ensure we are having the most impact," Kane says.

Brockett: I'd turn that around and say I hope we can integrate this work as much as possible in our work plan. Idk that council is the best expert on where to apply this tool.

Kane: That's the eventual goal but having that focus on some real high-priority issues will help.

Young suggests workplan items "that have some element of economic mobility."

OK, so council isn't exactly giving ideas for where to apply the tool. Kane says once council's priorities are hammered out, the community connectors will decide where the tool could be most effective.

Council will get an update March 16, and the racial equity instrument will start being implemented March 17.

Soo... I guess that was it for racial equity...?