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
Upcoming Meetings
December 17, 2025
Community Engagement Committee Meeting
California Natural Resources Agency – CNRA; Conference room 2-301 (second floor)
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
9:30 am
December 17, 2025
Implementation & Technical Assistance Committee Meeting
California Natural Resources Agency – CNRA; Conference room 2-301 (second floor)
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
10:45 am
December 17, 2025
Racial Equity Commission Meeting
California Natural Resources Agency – CNRA; Conference room 2-301 (second floor)
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
1:00 pm
March 25, 2026
Racial Equity Commission Meeting
Central Valley
TBA
July 09, 2026
Racial Equity Commission Meeting
San Diego
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.
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.