Title
Experiences of Discrimination in Olympia Report
Recommended Action
No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive the presentation on the Experiences of Discrimination Report.
Staff Contact:
Tobi Hill-Meyer, Social Justice and Equity Program Manager, 360.753.8285
Presenter(s):
Tobi Hill-Meyer, Social Justice and Equity Program Manager
Yien Wang Folino, Managing Principle at Truclusion
Dane Worlfrom, Senior Manager at Truclusion
Dr. Ashley Gardner, Principle Researcher at Truclusion
Background and Analysis:
The Social Justice and Equity Commission has requested this report to help inform their work to reduce discrimination in Olympia. The Experiences of Discrimination in Olympia Report is the result of a survey and series of interviews conducted over the spring and summer of 2023. The report shows the kinds of discrimination people in Olympia are experiencing along with how common they are and how that looks different for different social group identities.
Climate Analysis:
This item is not expected to have an impact on carbon emissions.
Equity Analysis:
Sharing the experiences of discrimination people in Olympia are having will help inform the Commission’s work to reduce discrimination.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Many in the community will be interested in learning the results of the Experiences of Discrimination survey and gaining a better understanding of how discrimination is impacting our community.
Options:
1. Receive the presentation.
2. Do not receive the presentation.
3. Receive the presentation at another time.
Financial Impact:
Truclusion was contracted to produce this research for $75,000. The funding came from the Social Justice and Equity Program 2022, 2023 and 2024 budgets for professional services.
Attachments:
Olympia Experiences of Discrimination Report
Olympia Experiences of Discrimination Screen Reader Version