Updated April 26
Portland council receives recommendations for racial equity
A 65-page report from the Racial Equity Steering Committee, appointed in response to last summer's protests demanding racial justice, contains a range of recommendations for policing, mental health, housing, employment and even street names.
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A special committee asked to examine systemic racism in Portland’s public safety practices formally delivered its report to the City Council on Monday after six months of meetings and deliberations.
The 65-page report from the Racial Equity Steering Committee, appointed amid last summer’s protests demanding racial justice by Mayor Kate Snyder and the City Council, contains a wide range of recommendations around policing, mental health, housing, employment and street names.