Community Equity Commission - 9/11/25 6:00:00PM
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Equity lens review for council reports
Neighboring communities demographic comparison data
Savage Welcome Week plan
Areas of Interest (5)
- City of Savage pushes forward with a new 'equity lens' for internal policy assessment.
- Concerns raised over the feasibility of addressing complex socio-economic issues like poverty through city-level equity assessments.
- City staff expresses fear of 'misstepping' or encountering unsolvable problems during the equity implementation process.
- Surprising median income data in Savage highlights misconceptions regarding local financial status compared to neighboring cities.
- City moves toward institutionalizing equity into daily workflows rather than viewing it as a separate initiative.
Votes (2)
Adopt the agenda
Moved by Commissioner Nelson · Seconded by Commissioner Mal
Approve meeting minutes from August 14th, 2025
Moved by Commissioner Nelson · Seconded by Commissioner Mal
Notable Quotes (3)
If I'm going to sell a used truck, there could be a reach for equity considerations, but basically there's A, B, and C, and D.
Even if it feels like oh we're going to get bogged down in all of this just asking the questions makes you consider.
If you look at the foreign born there might be a preconception if your city has a more more foreign born there might be more of a funding challenge... that's not the case here.
People (5)
Lewis MillerChairFacilitated the meeting, led discussions on equity and minutes.
Facilitated the meeting, led discussions on equity and minutes.
ChrisStaff/PresenterPresented the equity lens proposal and facilitated discussions.
1 quote
Presented the equity lens proposal and facilitated discussions.
“Savage is committed to inclusion, equity, and transparency. And equity lens helps assess impacts of decisions on diverse communities.”
Explaining the purpose of the proposed equity lens.
Commissioner NelsonCommissionerExpressed support for the equity initiative and moving forward despite fear.
1 quote
Expressed support for the equity initiative and moving forward despite fear.
“Perfect is the enemy of good and I think speaking for myself moving forward on an equity journey can be frightening.”
Reflecting on the challenges of implementing equity measures.
Commissioner MalCommissionerMoved and seconded motions during the meeting.
Moved and seconded motions during the meeting.
Commissioner AwambaCommissionerSuggested adding specific questions from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health to the equity worksheet.
Suggested adding specific questions from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health to the equity worksheet.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- September 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
- August 14, 2025 (Previous meeting date)