Title
Experiences of Discrimination in Olympia Discussion
Recommended Action
Information only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Discuss the Experiences of Discrimination in Olympia 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
Background and Analysis:
The City contracted with Truclusion to help the Social Justice & Equity Commission better understand how individuals in the Olympia community experience discrimination and inform how the Social Justice & Equity Commission defines their role in achieving their mission.
The Experiences of Discrimination in Olympia Report is the result of a survey and series of interviews about discrimination conducted over the spring and summer of 2023. The research team sought to capture a subset of Olympia's population that best represents those living in the community. Through recruitment strategies such as organizational outreach, presence at local events, social media and more, the research sample of 1,981 responses was found representative of Olympia's diversity, including ability, age, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation. The primary research focus was to understand occurrences of discrimination from the perspective of individuals who experience it.
In the February meeting, the Commission received a presentation from Truclusion about the results and had a first opportunity to engage with the report.
The purpose of this agenda item is for the Commission to further discuss the report, including what Commissioners learned and wish to call attention to in the report, and what challenges and opportunities may exist for the Commission in responding to the study's findings.
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 w...
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