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Task Force Update
On Friday, July 23rd, 10:00 a.m., the Task Force convened and reviewed Task Force expectations when reviewing each subcommittee’s draft policy ideas, and next steps. The Task Force also hosted guest speaker Darryl Finkton Jr., owner of the End Poverty. Make Trillions. investment fund.
Real Estate & Housing Subcommittee Update
The Real Estate & Housing subcommittee had its last meeting on Wednesday, June 16th.
Subcommittee members were presented with the outcomes of the Action Summit including attendee statistics, actions that are on target, what attendees felt was missing, and recommendations/strategies to continue the conversation.
Education & Workforce Development Subcommittee Update
The Education & Workforce Development subcommittee had its last meeting on Thursday, June 17th.
Subcommittee members were presented with the outcomes of the Action Summit including attendee statistics, actions that are on target, what attendees felt was missing, and recommendations/strategies to continue the conversation.
Finance, Banking & Business Subcommittee Update
The Finance, Banking, & Business subcommittee had its last meeting on Wednesday, June 16th.
Subcommittee members were presented with the outcomes of the Action Summit including attendee statistics, actions that are on target, what attendees felt was missing, and recommendations/strategies to continue the conversation.
Criminal Justice Subcommittee Update
The Criminal Justice subcommittee had its last meeting on Wednesday, June 23rd.
Subcommittee members were presented with the outcomes of the Action Summit including attendee statistics, actions that are on target, what attendees felt was missing, and recommendations/strategies to continue the conversation.
Health Subcommittee Update
The Health subcommittee had its last meeting on Tuesday, June 15th.
Subcommittee members were presented with the outcomes of the Action Summit including attendee statistics, actions that are on target, what attendees felt was missing, and recommendations/strategies to continue the conversation.
Task Force Update
On Thursday, June 24th, 6:00 p.m., the Task Force convened and reviewed Action Summit outcomes and next steps.
Subcommittee co-chairs first shared their subcommittee progress and updates.
Racial & Ethnic Equality Action Summit on June 12, 2021!
Share your ideas and vision for a more equitable West Palm Beach at the Racial & Ethnic Equality Action Summit on June 12, 2021!
Real Estate & Housing Subcommittee Update
The Real Estate & Housing subcommittee had its last meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Subcommittee members focused on the list of ideas for each subcommittee priority. The goal was to put support behind certain strategies that will potentially go to the Task Force.
Finance, Banking & Business Subcommittee Update
On Wednesday, May 12th, the Finance, Banking & Business subcommittee welcomed guest speakers Allison Boettcher, Owner of Blue Mountain Coffee House and Mrs. Studstill, Owner of Cityside Suites: Smart Office & Business Cafe.
Project Timeline
See our Calendar of Meetings and Events!
- July 9, 2020: Task Force is created by Executive Order 2020-13.
- Oct. 16, 2020: Initial meeting of the Task Force. (A total of 4 monthly Task Force meetings has taken place from Oct. 2020 – Jan. 2021.)
- Nov. 16 – 19, 2020: Initial Subcommittee meetings take place (3 monthly meetings of each subcommittee (Nov – Jan) (Except Real Estate & Housing which meets 1/27)
- Nov. 19, 2020: The Task Force launches an educational website about the Task Force and its core issue areas regarding racial/ethnic equity: criminal justice; education and workforce development; finance, banking and industry; health; and housing and real estate.
- Dec. 5, 2020: Racial & Ethnic Equality Action Summit.
- Jan. 25, 2021: First Task Force report to City Commission.
- Feb. 2021: The Task Force submits its 2nd progress report to the Mayor. The Task Force completes a draft report with recommendations.
- March 2020: The Task Force submits its 3rd progress report to the Mayor.
- May 2020: The Task Force submits its 4th progress report to the Mayor.
- June 12, 2021: Proposed second Action Summit date
- June – August 2021: Subcommittees begin drafting policy ideas they would like to present to the Task Force
- August 2021: The Task Force reviews the draft policy ideas submitted by each subcommittee
- September 2021: Task Force members vote on final draft policy ideas to submit to the Mayor for review
- October 2021: Task Force co-chairs present the final recommended policy ideas to the City Commission