Summary
The committee brainstormed 2026 priorities including expanding protected classes (modeled on New York City's list), reviewing the county's living wage employer status, engaging with the countywide minimum wage study, and workplace wellness. Members will rank priorities by survey.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Living wage and minimum wage discussions could affect county payroll costs; no figures were given.
County workers, particularly lower-wage employees and those in underprotected classes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting — March 23, 2026
The committee set its 2026 work plan based on a member poll, including a workplace climate survey, a countywide minimum wage study, and possibly a working group on the county's living wage employer status.
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting — February 23, 2026
The committee brainstormed 2026 priorities including expanding protected classes (modeled on New York City's list), reviewing the county's living wage employer status, engaging with the countywide minimum wage study, and workplace wellness. Members will rank priorities by survey.
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