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0847-22
| A | | | Communication | Subject: October 2022 Hiring Report
Rashanda Cainion introduced guest Anita Tobias, City of Racine Human Resource Generalist for Public Safety, and then reviewed the October 2022 hiring report. Lassiter-Ayers asked the following questions about the racial makeup of fire fighter positions with the academy: Were their people of color? If so, how many? Were any of the people of color hired? Tobias advised that there were three black males in the last class, but none of them were hired. Lassiter-Ayers then asked about the hiring process and where the candidates failed, and it was reported that they did not pass the panel interview. Lassiter-Ayers commented that this was concerning as well as problematic, and asked what the panel makeup was. Cainion advised she would bring the information to the December meeting. Alder Peete commented those were good questions, and then asked if the three black male applicants were part of the June 2022 cohort or the current cohort. Cainion advised they had applied in June. | Received and Filed | |
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0848-22
| A | | | Communication | Subject: October 2022 Fair Housing Report
Brendan Saunders went over the October Fair Housing Report. Jarrett asked if Fair Housing presentations can be done in Spanish. Saunders advised in the affirmative, and also noted that all brochures and other materials are available in Spanish as well. | Received and Filed | |
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0849-22
| A | | | Communication | Subject: Equity Officer Update
Damian Evans advised that Payne & Frazier Consulting, LLC have conducted two trainings where he was able to connect and meet with city staff members that do not work with him daily and reported there were great turnouts. He also met with the new Wastewater Director Nate Tillis, and would like to invite him to meet and speak with the commission. Alder Peete commented that Wastewater has had negative image in the community, and he is excited for Mr. Tillis to come to a future AAHRC meeting.
Evans went over a draft packet outlining the city’s mission, four areas of focus and goals, race, and salary information and noted that salaries started to get thin at $85K and above. He requested that commission members review the draft. Jarrett noted that there are 37 black females compared to 130 white females and commented that the city has a lot of work to do. Alder Peete agreed and advised that more women are applying and working more over the last 10 years, and we need to make sure the city’s staff makeup is more inclusive for all. Evans advised that the stru | Received and Filed | |
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