DEI reclassification

Called the Grade 15-to-11 move a glaring demotion of DEI work, warned of conflicts putting it in HR, and criticized the job description as discriminatory on accessibility.

Said the demotion is a retreat from a progressive concept and questioned whether HR could champion equity; urged council to keep the position.

Spoke online as a Reparations Commission member, calling the restructuring a retreat and urging preservation of an independent DEI office at Grade 15.

Asked whether the funds remain available and urged the council to have the hard conversation about how it intends to advance equity work.