Boards & Commissions
Multicultural Commission
The Multicultural Commission was established to represent and reflect issues of economic, social and cultural interests for Medford's growing multicultural community.
The duties of the Commission shall include, but not be limited to the following:
- Identify and voice concerns about issues which affect the multicultural community.
- Develop positive forums for multicultural community members.
- Encourage a culturally diverse and competent force of elected and appointed City officials and employees.
- Support channels of communication between the multicultural community and City officials.
- Provide the Mayor and City Council opportunities to speak with the multicultural community and hear its concerns.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the Mayor and City Council.
The Multicultural Commission acts on the authority provided by Medford Municipal Code Section 2.437.
If you are interested in serving on this Commission, please complete the application.
| Meetings | Length of Term |
|---|---|
| We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5pm-6pm at the Lausmann Annex building, 200 S. Ivy Street, Medford, OR 97501. Room 151 | 3 Years |
Members
| Name | Title | Term Begin | Term End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Barasch | Staff Liaison | 1/1/2021 | ||
| Vance Beach | Commissioner | 2/1/2021 | 1/31/2024 | |
| Rosemary Jernigan | Commissioner | 2/1/2021 | 1/31/2024 | |
| Debra Lee | Commissioner | 2/1/2008 | 1/31/2023 | |
| Liz Littleton | Recording Secretary | 1/1/2021 | ||
| Rani Passey | Commissioner | 2/1/2021 | 1/31/2024 | |
| Krystal Stone | Commissioner | 12/7/2017 | 1/31/2022 | |
| Marta Tarantsey | Commissioner | 12/7/2017 | 1/31/2022 | |
| Rose Velasquez | Commissioner | 2/1/2020 | 1/31/2023 |
Upcoming Calendar Events
| Date | Start | End | Event Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2021 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Multicultural Commission Meeting Details » |