The Office of Equity concept was passed in the Adopted 2011-12 City Budget. 

Mayor Adams and I will move forward on this initiative with Portlanders, rather than setting the parameters for the new Office by ourselves. Government didn't create all the disparities we see throughout our community, and government can't fix them alone.  We invite you to accept the challenge to do your part to make the changes long desired, but not yet seen in Portland. 

How we got to the ordinance adopted on 9/21/11, creating the Office of Equity and Human Rights: 

Background reports/studies/links on equity issues in Portland

Discussion draft of the Equity Office concept, March 22, 2011

Greater Portland Pulse - Data project by Portland State University and other government and community partners.

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See the following links for updated information (newest at the top of the list):

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