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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/6/2021 Item PC, Call Wilbanks, Megan From:Michelle Call < PM To:CityClerk; Harmon, Heidi Cc:board Subject:Support Letter - DEI Task Force recommendations Attachments:Gala Pride and Diversity Center - DEI SLO CIty.pdf Dear Council members and Mayor Harmon, Please find attached our letter in support of the DEI Task Force proposals, including the adoption of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a major City Goal. On a personal note - I just want to say how impressed I am at all the work this Task Force undertook and the excellent recommendations that came out of it - the work has just begun! Cheers, -- 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 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this email. Please notify the sender immediately if you have received this email by mistake and delete this email from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. 1 1060 Palm Street | San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | 805.541.4252 www.galacc.org February 1st, 2021 City of San Luis Obispo Mayor and Councilmembers City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Re: DEI Task Force Recommendations and DEI City Goal Dear City of San Luis Obispo Mayor and Councilmembers: I am writing on behalf of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center in support of the DEI Task Force recommendations to address systemic discrimination within the City of San Luis Obispo. We strongly recommend approving DEI as a major city goal. This will demonstrate the City’s commitment to equity for all residents and enable the conversations and changes that are needed to create a “happiest city” for everyone. The Proposal and Recommendations and the focus on improving policies, practices, and structures that increase diversity and inclusion, reduce bias, and protect the wellbeing, safety, and empowerment of all its residents are welcome changes that will be of ongoing benefit to all and directly align with our mission: The Gala Pride and Diversity Center supports and empowers people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions in order to strengthen and unite our Central Coast community. We hope the City will choose to prioritize these recommendations and follow up with direct action to lay the framework for what local municipalities can do in the realm of DEI. San Luis Obispo really has an opportunity to lead the way for the whole County. We look forward to working with you to eliminate the disparities in our community and achieve more equity by investing in the Task Force recommendations. We stand ready to participate in any way appropriate and helpful. Please adopt Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a major city goal! Sincerely, Michelle Call Executive Director she/her/hers