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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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Requested Action(s)
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a) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of resolution affirming Tehama County’s commitment to fair treatment and condemning caste-based discrimination
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Financial Impact:
No Financial Impact.
Background Information:
Caste discrimination is the practice of treating individuals unfairly or unequally based on their caste identity or perceived position within a caste hierarchy. This type of discrimination can result in systemic barriers to education, employment, housing, and participation in public life. While historically rooted in specific cultural contexts, caste-based inequities can persist across regions and communities. Addressing caste discrimination is essential to ensuring equal opportunity, fostering inclusion, and upholding nondiscrimination standards. During Future Agenda Items on August 26, 2025, consensus was received for the Board of Supervisors to consider the adoption of the attached Caste Equity Resolution.