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Request for DEP's preliminary racial equity plan
1:19:42
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Council Member Avilés inquires about DEP's preliminary equity plan as part of the racial equity initiative. Commissioner Aggarwala indicates DEP's participation in the administration's overall effort.
- DEP has participated in the administration's racial equity plan effort
- The Commissioner defers to the leading office for specifics on the plan
- Council Member Avilés emphasizes the importance of the plan, especially in the current political climate
Alexa Avilés
1:19:42
Got it.
1:19:43
And then and lastly, in terms of does it can the agency supply the council with a copy of its preliminary equity plan?
1:19:53
Has it done part of the racial equity?
Rohit Aggarwala
1:19:57
We have participated in the administration's overall effort to deliver a racial equity plan.
1:20:05
I would have to defer to the office that is leading it about it.
Alexa Avilés
1:20:10
We'd very much like to see it, especially again in a context where the federal government is deciding people of color don't exist and there is no racial inequity in this country.
1:20:22
This is particularly important to us again.
1:20:25
So thank you.
1:20:26
Thank you, chair.