Meeting Date: October 19, 2026
Subject: Budget Equity Cohort Update
Submitted For: Equity Committee
Department: Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice
Referral No:
Referral Name: Budget Equity Update
Presenter: Kendra Carr
Contact: kendra.carr@oresj.cccounty.us <mailto:kendra.carr@oresj.cccounty.us>
Referral History: The Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice provides updates to the Equity Committee on all its major initiatives, including the plan to develop a countywide budget equity tool.
In May 2025, after reviewing each department’s budget equity narrative for a second time, the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice shared preliminary plans to host a Budget Equity Cohort series in 2026 with six departments.
Referral Update: ORESJ will share updates related to the implementation of the 2026 Budget Equity Champions Cohort, which included participants from Contra Costa Health, Library and Animal Services.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE updates and PROVIDE feedback on the Budget Equity update.
Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A