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Wilbanks, Megan
From:Michelle Call <
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To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Public Comment for DEI Task Force Meeting
My name is Michelle Call and I had the privilege of speaking with you last month about LGBTQ+ needs in San Luis Obispo
County.
I have been asked whether the Gala Pride and Diversity Center will submit an application for the $120,000 in grant
money being offered through the Task Force.
We will not be applying. The reason why is that $120,000 divided by the nonprofit needs of SLO City is not really an
amount that can make real and lasting change for anyone. I would prefer to see this money paid to a grantwriter who
could go after some large sized grants or used to create a City oversight position that if successful could be put into the
regular budget as an ongoing measure.
I appreciate the work this Task Force is doing, and I hope the City will listen to recommendations and work to create true
diversity, equity and inclusion in our town.
Thank you,
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Michelle Call
Executive Director
She/Her/Hers
The Gala Pride and Diversity Center
LGBTQ+ Organization in San Luis Obispo, California
Address: 1060 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 541-4252
Fax 805-545-7968
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