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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.
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Portland committee recommends new department to promote racial equity
Mayor Kate Snyder and councilors appointed the commission following a series of Black Lives Matter demonstrations over the summer and will present an interim report to councilors on Monday.
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A committee appointed by the mayor and city councilors to address systemic racism in Portland is recommending stronger citizen oversight of police and creating new city departments to oversee human rights and racial equity initiatives.
The group also is calling for a new team outside the police department to respond when people experience a mental health crisis or need help that doesn’t require law enforcement.