Oshkosh Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee - 10/26/26

The City of Oshkosh Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee met on October 26, 2026. The committee heard public comment from a representative of the Winnebago Area Literacy Council about language access, plain-language communication, and a potential multi-year grant project the organization is developing. A NAMI Oshkosh presentation addressed mental health as an equity issue and described its free education, advocacy, and peer-support programs. No city procurement or spending actions were identified in these presentations.

The committee received an update on the city’s website redesign, being developed with vendor Revize. The project is in the site-mapping phase, with content migration and quality assurance to follow; an estimated 13–14 weeks was discussed for development and review, with launch timing dependent on readiness. The new platform is expected to include proprietary translation functionality covering nearly 30 languages and accessibility features aligned with applicable ADA/WCAG requirements. Members emphasized plain-language content and suggested user testing with residents from different backgrounds and language communities. No contract award, project cost, or procurement-related vote was reported. The committee also noted upcoming city budget and council meetings without discussing specific allocations.