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Equity Advisory Board: May 2026

Alachua County

Absent Vote for Excusal Approval of Alena Lawson-Bennett

Equity Advisory Board listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-21 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Equity Advisory Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Verify at the official source

Agenda (PDF)

[12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601] The Equity Advisory Board met on May 21, 2026, to discuss various agenda items including approval of minutes, public comment, and updates on growth management and legislative changes. A key discussion point was the impact of SB 1134, a bill that will prohibit counties from funding or taking official action related to diversity, equity, and inclusion starting January 2027. This legislation will void existing DEI ordinances and policies and prevent the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from implementing DEI-related recommendations. The board discussed shifting focus to socioeconomic status and potential name/mission changes. The Chair announced their resignation due to frustration with legislative restrictions. The board will continue to evaluate its role and transition plan leading up to the January 2027 deadline. The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

Board:
Equity Advisory Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda
Address:
12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Verify at the official source

Agenda Cover Page (PDF)

This document is an agenda for the Equity Advisory Board meeting on May 21, 2026. It lists several discussion items and action items related to the Comprehensive Plan and Growth Management. Specific items include 'Absent Vote for Excusal Approval of Alena Lawson-Bennett', 'Election of Chair', 'Approval of the Agenda', 'Approval of Minutes from March 19, 2026', 'Public Comment', and discussions on 'Equity Impact Alignment within the Comprehensive Plan elements' and 'Growth Management Update'. The Growth Management Update includes sub-items on 'Comprehensive Plan Policies for Elements', 'Environment, Climate, Energy Element', 'Recreation Element', and 'Intergovernmental Coordination Element'. The agenda concludes with 'Member Comments', 'Public Comment', 'Announcements', and 'Adjournment'.

Board:
Equity Advisory Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda
Address:
12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Verify at the official source

Comprehensive Plan Policies for Elements

Equity Advisory Board listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-21 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Equity Advisory Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Verify at the official source

Discussion on how Equity Advisory Board can continue fulfilling its existing duties while remaining aligned with evolving legal parameters

Equity Advisory Board listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-21 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Equity Advisory Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Verify at the official source

Election of Chair

Equity Advisory Board listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-21 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Equity Advisory Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Verify at the official source

Environment, Climate, Energy Element

Equity Advisory Board listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-21 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Equity Advisory Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Verify at the official source

Equity Impact Alignment within the Comprehensive Plan elements

Equity Advisory Board listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-21 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Equity Advisory Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Verify at the official source

Intergovernmental Coordination Element

Equity Advisory Board listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-21 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Equity Advisory Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Verify at the official source

Recreation Element

Equity Advisory Board listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-21 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Equity Advisory Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Verify at the official source

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