California’s Racial Equity Commission

Addressing Structural Racism and Advancing Racial Equity

California’s Racial Equity Commission recommends best practices and opportunities to address racial equity and address inequities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities. The 11-member Racial Equity Commission also provides technical assistance to state and local governments to advance racial equity statewide.

Meet the Commission Read the Executive Order Read the Racial Equity Framework

Racial Equity Commissioners

Upcoming Meetings

REC's Jourdan Ringgold assists youth participant in reading the community meet and greet closing message in LA

December 17, 2025

Community Engagement Committee Meeting

Location Icon California Natural Resources Agency – CNRA; Conference room 2-301 (second floor)
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Time Icon 9:30 am

December 17, 2025

Implementation & Technical Assistance Committee Meeting

Location Icon California Natural Resources Agency – CNRA; Conference room 2-301 (second floor)
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Time Icon 10:45 am

December 17, 2025

Racial Equity Commission Meeting

Location Icon California Natural Resources Agency – CNRA; Conference room 2-301 (second floor)
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Time Icon 1:00 pm

March 25, 2026

Racial Equity Commission Meeting

Location Icon Central Valley

Time Icon TBA

July 09, 2026

Racial Equity Commission Meeting

Location Icon San Diego

Time Icon TBA

What We Do

Host Quarterly Commission Meetings

Promote coordination between State agencies and other interested parties

Provide Technical Assistance for State and Local Government Agencies and Departments

Governor’s Office

Gavin Newsom took office in January 2019 as California’s 40th Governor.

Govenor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation serves as the State’s Comprehensive Planning Agency.