California’s Racial Equity Commission

Addressing Structural Racism and Advancing Racial Equity

California’s Racial Equity Commission recommends best practices and opportunities to address racial equity and address inequities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities. The 11-member Racial Equity Commission also provides technical assistance to state and local governments to advance racial equity statewide.

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Racial Equity Commissioners

Upcoming Meetings

February 20, 2025

Budget Equity Committee Meeting

Location

Virtual

REC staff will make this virtual meeting accessible to the public at the following teleconference location:

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

1400 Tenth Street, Room 103

Sacramento, CA

Time

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Register on Zoom

February 20, 2025

Data Committee Meeting

Location

Virtual

REC staff will make this virtual meeting accessible to the public at the following teleconference location:

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

1400 Tenth Street, Room 103

Sacramento, CA

Time

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Register on Zoom

What We Do

Host Quarterly Commission Meetings

Promote coordination between State agencies and other interested parties

Promote coordination between State agencies and other interested parties

Provide Technical Assistance for State and Local Government Agencies and Departments

Governor’s Office

Gavin Newsom took office in January 2019 as California’s 40th Governor.

Govenor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation serves as the State’s Comprehensive Planning Agency.