SERJAC11052026

The City of Ashland Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee (SERJAC) discussed memorialization, community responses to hate incidents, committee assignments, and its 2027 work plan. The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and voted to recommend that City Council designate November 23 as Aiden Ellison Day; members will help draft a proclamation and some plan to address Council public comment on November 17. Members also approved drafting a statement for Council about antisemitic graffiti and its impact, with a draft to be circulated for review. No procurement activity, contract awards, vendor selections, or spending decisions were identified.

The committee reviewed liaison assignments and ways to improve distribution of meeting materials, and discussed possible 2027 work with Southern Oregon University, Ashland schools, and Parks and Recreation, including broader participation in community events and a possible Hispanic Heritage Month observance. Members also raised reviewing the city’s flag-related resolution and discussed forming an informal working group to explore community coordination and information-sharing related to ICE activity.