DEI Committee chair says she will resign, cites burnout and personal demands

The DEI Committee chair told members she has informed the mayor that she will resign and that her final meeting will be in October. "I did have a call with the mayor today, and I have actually resigned," the chair said, adding that personal and family caregiving responsibilities, plus burnout from sustained DEI work, prompted the decision.

The chair thanked committee members for their work over four years, urged the group to protect new volunteers from harassment and urged the mayor to engage with the committee. Colleagues expressed appreciation and concern: one member said the chair's departure would be a "big loss" and several members discussed succession planning and outreach to prior applicants to fill upcoming vacancies.