Committee on Racial Equity application

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Are you interested in bringing your racial justice values and lived experience to local government decision-making? Metro is committed to advancing racial equity and is seeking community volunteers to serve on the Committee on Racial Equity.

Metro is recruiting community members to serve on the Committee on Racial Equity. The committee advises Metro decision-makers on how to center racial justice while developing policies, programs and investments. Members meet monthly to advise on issues related to housing, transportation, land use, waste management, and other areas.

What will you do as a member of CORE?

Provide oversight to Metro Council on the agency’s Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Bring your personal and professional lived experience to issues ranging from housing, land use and transportation planning, natural areas, and other policies and programs that impact your community
Work alongside fellow committee members to improve equitable outcomes for Black, Indigenous, and communities of color in greater Portland.

What experience is needed?

A commitment to racial equity, social and environmental justice, diversity and inclusion
Experience utilizing a racial equity lens or framework to ask critical questions and advocate for change
Live in Clackamas, Washington or Multnomah counties
Ability to serve a two-year term and attend monthly meetings every third Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Experience working in a group (committee, board, volunteer group, etc.) with people of diverse perspectives and experiences
Some familiarity with public policy and local government.

What are some benefits of being a CORE member?

Influence government decisions that impact your community’s lives
Advocate for equitable decision-making in local government
Collaborate with and learn from community leaders across the region
Learn about Metro’s work on housing, transportation, natural areas, waste and recycling, and more
Develop relationships with Metro decision-makers and staff.

Accessibility and inclusion

For more details about accommodation services, please visit Metro’s accessibility webpage, call 503-797-1890, or contact 503-797-1804 for TDD/TTY
If you would participate best in a language other than English, please reach out to CORE staff liaison Amy Trieu
Metro seeks to remove barriers to participation by providing a monthly stipend.

Staff contact

For questions or support on this committee application, contact:

Amy Trieu
[email protected]
503-956-6407

Prefer to complete an application off-line?

Print the form below and mail it completed to:
Metro Regional Center
Attn: Amy Trieu
600 NE Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 97232

Please note that information provided in this application is public information, with the exception of the Optional Information section. Information in the optional section will only be disclosed as required by law.

Application

Metro is recruiting for vacancies to be filled by May 2025. Applications are open through Friday, April 18.

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Professional or personal roles or affiliations

Please note that CORE members participate in personal capacities and do not represent their employers.

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County of residence *

WashingtonClackamasMultnomah

1. Describe your interests in serving on the Committee on Racial Equity (CORE). How do your values, experiences, and skills support CORE’s goal to advance racial equity in Metro’s policies and programs? *

2. What relationships do you have with Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, BIPOC-led organizations, or underrepresented groups? How would these connections help bring new perspectives to CORE’s work? *

3. Share an example of a racial equity issue in a policy, program, or decision. What makes this issue stand out to you? *

4. Have you been involved with public policy or civic issues? If so, how did you contribute a racial equity perspective? If you don’t have experience in public policy or civic work, what interests you about getting involved? *

5. Describe your experience working in community groups, for example: a committee, board, or some other type of community-based group. How do you help a group work together towards a shared mission? *

6. Please share the lived experiences, including any intersecting identities, that you would like to contribute to CORE. *

7. How did you find out about CORE recruitment? *

Optional

If there are additional skills or experience that you want to share via a resume or some other format, feel free to email [email protected]. Accepted file formats: Word or PDF.

Submitting your application

By submitting your application, you are affirming that all information contained herein is true to the best of your knowledge, and that you understand that any misstatement of fact or misrepresentation of credentials may result in this application being disqualified from further consideration.

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