A second Oregon government shuts down its DEI committee

A second Oregon government shuts down its DEI committee

Nearly 100 community members signed a petition asking local officials to reconsider.

Estacada leaders disband DEI committee formed following 2020 protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Estacada leaders have decided to nix the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. It was disbanded with a 5-2 vote at an Estacada City Council meeting. The volunteer group was first formed in October 2020 to help the council address local DEI matters. ‘Very fortunate’: Two survive downed tree crashing onto car in Oregon City That same year, Mayor Sean Drinkwine publicly apologized after criticizing Black Li…

Estacada city officials dissolve DEI committee, echoing national rhetoric

After some tense exchanges at Estacada City Council Monday night, city officials voted to disband a committee on diversity, equity and inclusion that was formed unanimously nearly five years ago.Councilors voted 5 to 2 in favor of disbanding the advisory committee. Critics echoed national conservative talking points that have blamed DEI for everything from helicopter crashes to inflation in the wake of President Donald Trump’s reelection.For muc…

Estacada City Council votes to remove DEI Committee

At a packed meeting Monday night, the Estacada City Council voted 5-2 in favor of moving towards the dissolvement of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.