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SLO diversity task force unveils recommendations


The San Luis Obispo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force presented its final policy recommendations to the SLO City Council on Jan. 12 the culmination of four months of meetings centered on how SLO can improve its climate for underrepresented ethnic groups.
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CALLS FOR CHANGE
In response to Black Lives Matter protests last summer (pictured), San Luis Obispo assembled a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force. On Jan. 12, that task force outlined a set of policy recommendations to the City Council.
The 12-member task force assembled in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests last summer urged the City Council to name DEI as a major city goal for 2021-23; to create an office for DEI within the city; to develop and implement a DEI strategic plan; to commit to ongoing funding for DEI work at nonprofits; and to empower the Human Relations ....

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SLO pledges $3.4 million to spur local economy. Here's how money will be spent [The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, Calif.)]


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SLO pledges $3.4 million to spur local economy. Here’s how money will be spent [The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, Calif.)]
Dec. 9 The San Luis Obispo City Council unanimously passed a comprehensive stimulus package on Tuesday in an effort to spur the local economy and address homelessness.
The city allocated $3.425 million in General Fund money targeting multiple issues related to the economic impacts of COVID-19, as well as a prevalent homelessness problem.
Funding generated by the recently approved Measure G-20 sales tax increase is envisioned to help cover the costs by replenishing the resources being used now.
“This policy makes me chokes up,” San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon said at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “We’re able to use this money for the best way possible at a time when people need it most during a critical time.” ....

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