County equity coordinator outlines priorities for Office of Human Rights and training

Leon, the county’s recently arrived equity coordinator, briefed the Government Operations Committee on early priorities and outreach work during his first two months on the job.

He said he is managing an intern‑led reorganization of Office of Human Rights records, stepping into responsibilities as the county’s Section 3 coordinator, and coordinating a protocol for distributing legal assistance funding in partnership with county counsel. Leon described a communications and outreach effort—recorded interviews called "Chilling with the Chief"—to spotlight staff work across departments and said he is arranging professional development opportunities such as the Facing Race 2026 conference for department staff.

Leon told legislators he is meeting department heads to map existing equity indicators and to reduce anxiety about the reporting process by showing that much of the work departments already do advances equity goals. He invited follow‑up discussions and offered to return later in the year with progress updates.