Stockton is looking to hire a new diversity, equity and inclusion consultant following months of controversy over the city’s DEI efforts and spending.
The city put out a request for proposals last week looking for a new consultant to help with the city improve DEI within its operations. Stockton’s DEI officer Preya Nixon recently left her post after her position moved from the city manager’s office to human resources and her position reclassified as HR analyst.
It’s unclear if the consultant is meant to replace Nixon or whether the city will hire another DEI officer…