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something the HRC should get involved with. Ms. Moore advised against any <br />involvement, because the HR&R department has a current case with the property. <br /> <br />Ms. Mahaley discussed Sherriff Blackwood’s recent press conference on the <br />undocumented man removed from the jail by ICE. She explained that the Sherriff will be <br />meeting with an immigrant group, for a second time (on August 14, 2019), to discuss <br />only honoring judicial warrants and not administrative warrants. <br /> <br />Ms. Mahaley noted the rally on August 10, 2019, that was held in Hillsborough <br />surrounding Matthew’s Chocolates. <br />B. MarComm <br />1. Ms. Harrell discussed the current blog status and noted that we are behind on <br />posts. She explained that there are two blogs in queue awaiting review. She <br />encouraged HRC members to sign up to write a post on the Google Doc. Mr. <br />James Spivey inquired about the process to post on social media and to posting <br />blogs. Mr. Harrell answered; there is no concrete process in place. <br />2. Mr. Spivey suggested that there be a collective process of all members seeing <br />what will be posted to blogs and on social media. HRC members agreed to have <br />this topic on the agenda for the next meeting. <br />C. Ms. Mahaley introduced Dr. Stroman’s suggestion for the HRC to host a social justice <br />breakfast November 2019. This would be a facilitated discussion bringing all groups <br />working in racial equity and incorporate the idea of “One Orange”. HRC members felt <br />November was too close of a date for planning. Ms. Paulen motioned to table the topic <br />until the next meeting. Ms. Mahaley seconded the motion and all HRC members were <br />in favor. <br />D. HRC members reviewed the proposed proclamation. HRC members pointed out some <br />edits to be made to the document. Ms. Nora Spencer made a motion to approve the <br />proclamation as revised to be read at the September 2019 Board of County <br />Commissioner’s meeting. Ms. Frances Castillo seconded the motion. All were in favor <br />and the motion was passed. <br />VI. Board Structure and Re-appointments <br />A. All new HRC members were recognized. HR&R staff will follow up with Ms. Samantha <br />Beecham about being a HRC member. <br />B. Ms. Mahaley noted that Ms. Spencer and Mr. Matt Case were coming up for re- <br />appointment. Ms. Spencer is still deciding if she will reappoint. She will report back to <br />HRC members and HR&R staff. Staff will communicate with Mr. Case about his <br />membership. <br />VII. HRC Events & Committee Reports <br />A. Pauli Murray <br />1. There were no current sub-committee updates for the Pauli Murray Awards. <br />B. Forum. <br />Ms. Mahaley suggested that we host another community conversation. She <br />explained the functions of the committees and invited new members to join a <br />sub-committee (Forum or Pauli Murray). <br />3 <br />