On January 21, 2021, the Lacey City Council enacted Ordinance 1581, establishing the Commission on Equity. The Commission on Equity is tasked with:
- Identifying and advancing opportunities that create a more welcoming community
- Continuing critical conversations on race and equity
- Seeking greater participation from underrepresented community members, and
- Identify existing gaps and barriers that could prevent full participation in government and public policy.
The Commission on Equity consists of seven adults and one youth member from the Lacey Youth Council. General Commissioners serve for three years. The Youth Commissioner serves for one year. All Commissioners may serve two consecutive terms. To qualify, applicants must reside in the City of Lacey or the Lacey Urban Growth Area (UGA).
On Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Lacey City Council appointed the inaugural members to the newly formed Commission on Equity. The appointments follow an extensive application and review process and come as a recommendation from the former Equity Workgroup (also known as the Civic Leaders Forum). This group was instrumental in helping the City of Lacey develop its ordinance.
Commission on Equity meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Written Public Comment may be submitted to the Commission on Equity by emailing COE@cityoflacey.org. All comments provided by email must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Verbal Public Comment may be provided at the Commission on Equity meetings by:
- In-Person – Please use the sign-up sheet located in the [Council Chambers or other conference room]
- By Zoom – Please preregister using the Zoom link provided on the posted agenda or use the raise hand feature. Registration closes at [insert time—usually two hours before the meeting] on [insert meeting date].
- By Phone – Please press *9
Accommodations
The City provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. To request an accommodation or written materials in an alternate format, contact the City at least seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting to discuss any necessary accommodations. You can reach the City by phone (360) 412-2891 or email COE@cityoflacey.org. For vision or hearing impaired services contact the Washington State Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
