Human Rights and Equity Commission – Proclamation Subcommittee – 8/3/2026 – 1:00pm

The City of Bend Oregon's Human Rights and Equity Commission Proclamation Subcommittee met on August 3, 2026, to discuss potential proclamations for upcoming city council meetings. The subcommittee reviewed the process for submitting proclamations, including the requirement for submission at least 10 days before the desired council meeting and the need for a sponsoring city councilor and a local organization to accept the proclamation. They considered several proclamation topics for October, including United Against Hate Week, mental health awareness, immigrant rights, LGBTQ history month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, National Coming Out Day, and Indigenous People's Day. The group planned to assign commissioners to research and identify appropriate organizations and sponsors, with a goal to draft a proclamation by the end of August for presentation to the full commission and subsequent submission to the city council. No contract awards, budget allocations, or procurement decisions were discussed during this meeting.