Equity Advisory Council

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Location:
County Administration Building - Grace Knight Conference Room
12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Members Present
  • Ronald Rawls, 
  • Yvette Carter, 
  • Gerie Crawford, 
  • Alena Lawson – Bennett, 
  • and Nancy Dean 
Members Absent
  • Diane Dimperio  
  • and Richard "Kali" Blount 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM.

Gerie Crawford motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Yvette Carter seconded; motion carried

Member Nancy Dean introduced herself and expressed her excitement to serve on the board.

 Gerie Crawford motioned to approve the minutes from the June 20,2024 minutes. Alena Lawson-Bennett seconded, motion carried.  

Dr. Diedre Houchen and the EAB reviewed the Transportation element with comments from the internal team comprised of staff from Growth Management and Dr. Houchen. The EAB had comments regarding the Transportation element specifically, how EV charging can be equitably woven into intergovernmental efforts such as the proposed grocery store efforts.   

 

Moreover, the EAB would like to receive each month proposed element prior to the discussion by the internal team so that members can conduct an analysis individually and not rely on the internal team’s assessment. Also, the EAB would like to ensure that there is a space for their comments on the tool itself.  

  

Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby provided an overview of the departments within his purview. Mr. Crosby described the budget process to the EAB and shared the August dates for budget presentations to the Board of County Commissioners and encouraged members to attend.  

Members announced upcoming community events.  

There were no comments on the previous month’s presentation.  

No public comments were made.  

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The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM.  

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