Oregon City officials are involved in the second round of their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and are looking for community involvement.

The City Commission reconfirmed DEI as one of their priorities during the last goal setting retreat, with the ultimate objective of creating a community, and a workplace, that’s safe and welcoming to all. The result was the City reengaging with a DEI consulting firm tasked with multiple objectives.

“This work isn’t about including someone simply because of their identity,” said Lamont Browne with Triangle Advising Group. “This work is about making sure no one is excluded simply because of their identity.”

In addition to a staff workgroup that has already been formed and met at the end of May, the City is looking to reactivate the Community DEI Task Force that was created during the first round of work in 2022. 

The group will pick up where they left off prior, continuing to provide the residents’ perspective on the community experience. They will also work hand-in-hand with the staff workgroup to facilitate enacting the City’s DEI action plan in a timely fashion.

Members who were on the DEI Task Force before are encouraged to continue their work, while additional residents are being recruited to apply to join as well. The commitment will include bi-monthly in-person meetings, with additional meetings possible as the work progresses. 

Anyone interested in taking part in the efforts, or who would like to learn more, are encouraged to send an email with the subject line “Community DEI Task Force” to HR@orcity.org or Lamont@TriangleAdvisingGroup.com. Residents can also learn more at www.orcity.org/DEI.