Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission

DEI Commission approves 2026 activities budget as ARPA funding set to expire. Co-Chairs Andrea Foncerrada and Rose Cratsley led the unanimous vote backing Concord Pride ($3,500), Juneteenth ($1,000), Hanukkah ($3,000), menorah installation ($3,500), and the Dignity Workshop community training

DEI Commission launches comprehensive 20-minute survey April 3, with new sections for business owners and ageism reporting. Commission co-chair Andrea Foncerrada is spearheading the anonymous survey, which includes multi-language support and accessibility accommodations and will remain open until

Concord DEI Commission approves March 26 candidates forum and advances bias incident reporting system. The Commission unanimously approved the forum with Grant Hightower as moderator. Agnes Lubega reported the Bias and Hate Incident Reporting Working Group has completed two community focus groups

The Concord Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission unanimously approved two public art initiatives, including temporary Pride Progress flag crosswalks planned for June and a Black Heritage Trail markers project funded by a recent grant. Co-Chair Andrea Foncerrada expressed concern on the