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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

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DEI Commission approves September minutes, reallocates $400 swag budget to community support, plans retreat and event updates

Published May 2, 2026

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

DEI Commission approves 2026 budget, defers final goals vote — meeting minutes (Feb 25, 2026)

Regular DEI Commission meeting called to order at 5:34 PM; four commissioners present, five excused, one absent. Approved January minutes and the drafted 2026 budget; made edits to goals with final adoption postponed to March. Subcommittees reviewed community survey, event debriefs, Park After Dark movie selection, and Juneteenth planning. Meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

DEI Commission reviews event accessibility and partnerships; 2026 goals and budget deferred to February

At the January 28, 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission meeting (Bison Ridge Recreation Center), Chair Iona LongSoldier called the meeting to order. A land acknowledgement was presented. Parks & Rec representatives requested funding support for event sensory bags and were encouraged to seek funding with City Council and partner boards. Community Well-Being staff presented programs and potential partnership/volunteer opportunities. The commission approved the November minutes, received subcommittee reports (including council concerns about federal grant requirements affecting DEI, community outreach plans, and event planning), canceled the March movie in favor of a female sanitary products drive, and moved final review and adoption of 2026 goals and the draft budget to the February meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.

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Briefing

Nov 8, 2025

DEI Commission annual planning retreat establishes 2026 subcommittees and Q1 action plans

At the Commerce City Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission special meeting (annual planning retreat) on November 8, 2025 at Bison Ridge Recreation Center, Chair Iona LongSoldier called the meeting to order at 9:20 AM. Eight commissioners were present (Bianca Gonzalez-De La Rosa, Iona LongSoldier, America Carbajal, Deana Hall, Joanne Stranahan, Ashley Roman, Michelle Curry, Chrissy Chard); two were absent (Marco Vega, Dierdre Gilliam). The commission reviewed 2025 work, created two subcommittees for 2026 (Events, Education & Partnerships; Community Listening & Advocacy), developed subcommittee work plans and Q1 2026 action plans, scheduled first subcommittee meetings for the new year, and agreed to continue alternating monthly between in-person and virtual meetings (January 28, 2026 set as in-person). The meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM.

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Briefing

Oct 29, 2025

DEI Commission approves September minutes, reallocates $400 swag budget to community support, plans retreat and event updates

Commerce City Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met via Zoom on October 29, 2025. Six commissioners were present; two were excused and three absent. The commission approved the September minutes, moved 2025 goals discussion to a retreat, amended a $400 swag line to community support items, and received updates on SNAP-related assistance, upcoming November events, and the CALU Park opening. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.

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Briefing

Sep 24, 2025

DEI Commission approves August minutes, plans November events, and redirects resource work toward Community Well-Being partnership

At the September 24, 2025 meeting Vice Chair Roman called the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission to order. The commission excused two members, approved the August minutes, heard guidance from the City Attorney’s Office about advocacy limits, planned November events (including a movie night on Nov. 21 at Eagle Pointe Rec Center), and redirected a resource-compiling project to build a partnership with the Community Well-Being Division (CWB). The commission set October agenda items and confirmed an in-person retreat on Nov. 8.

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Briefing

Aug 27, 2025

DEI Commission meeting: minutes approved; Chair and Vice Chair elected; retreat and event plans set

At the Commerce City Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission meeting on August 27, 2025, Commissioners approved the May & June minutes, elected Iona LongSoldier as Chair and Ashley Roman as Vice Chair, confirmed meeting schedules and an annual retreat, discussed proclamations and upcoming heritage events, and advanced work on resource compiling and Spanish translations. No public comment was received.

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2025

June 25, 2025 — DEI Commission study session: no quorum; Juneteenth debrief and event planning

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met as a study session due to lack of quorum. Subcommittees reported on Council items, upcoming proclamations, a Juneteenth event debrief, SOAR/backpack logistics, and Hispanic Heritage planning. The group confirmed no July meeting and set an in-person August meeting with elections; members discussed language inclusion strategies.

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Briefing

May 28, 2025

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission — May 28, 2025 minutes: Juneteenth planning, proclamations update, subcommittee reports

Commission met via Zoom; meeting called to order at 5:34 PM and adjourned at 6:49 PM. Members present: Iona Longsoldier, Bianca Gonzalez-De La Rosa, Deana Hall, Dee Dee Gilliam, Joanne Stranahan, Ashley Roman, and Councilmember Craig Kim. April minutes were approved unanimously. Subcommittees reported on proclamations and upcoming legislation, Juneteenth final event details, July 26 volunteer opportunities, and resource/Spanish translation goals. The group debriefed a low-attendance May movie event and scheduled the next movie for November. Next regular meeting set for June 25 (in person); group will be off in July and return in August.

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Briefing

Apr 30, 2025

DEI Commission approves amended bylaws; plans events and member follow‑up

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met April 30, 2025, approved the March minutes and amended bylaws, assigned members to upcoming events (PRIDE, AAPI movie, Juneteenth), set event logistics and payments, and agreed to follow up with consistently absent members per the bylaws.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2025

DEI Commission approves February minutes; will transfer secretary duties to Staff Liaison and advance event planning

The Commerce City Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met via Zoom on March 26, 2025. Attendees included Iona Longsoldier, Bianca Gonzalez-De La Rosa, Deana Hall, Joanne Stranahan, Ashley Roman, and Councilmember Kim (absent: Councilmember Chacon, Marco Vega, America Carbajal, Dee Dee Gilliam). The commission approved the February minutes, decided not to elect a Secretary and will amend bylaws to assign those duties to the Staff Liaison, reviewed subcommittee reports and event plans (including AAPI and Juneteenth activities), and asked staff to rewrite bylaws for final approval in April. Subcommittee meetings followed the main meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2025

DEI Commission study session: movie events and Juneteenth planning (March 5, 2025)

Study session held via Zoom on March 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM. Agenda items focused on Movie Events (final March movie planning; 2025 movie calendar) and Juneteenth planning (entertainment/speakers; partnership with Anythink Library; catering/food; Black-owned business market, nonprofits & vendors). The provided document lists agenda topics only; no attendance, motions, or outcomes are recorded.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2025

Commerce City Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission — January 29, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Commission convened via Zoom; members approved December minutes, the 2025 DEI goals, and a revised 2025 DEI budget that expands planned movie nights. Subcommittee reports covered Juneteenth planning, Blood Donor Month outreach, and movie-night series development. Councilmember Chacon reaffirmed City Council support for local DEI efforts. The Commission directed staff to draft bylaw revisions addressing attendance and in-person expectations and adopted an in-person-every-other-meeting schedule with a hybrid option for emergencies. Staff presented Q1 DEIB team efforts; one member (Cynthia) resigned.

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