Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Responsibilities

• Educates about, advocates for, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in the community.
• Considers policy recommendations related to diversity, equity and inclusion for residents, businesses, and City government.
• Reviews proposed legislative actions referred to Council from various City departments.

Goals for 2023

• Understand and alleviate concerns about fairness of point of sale inspection requirements and enforcement. 
• Generate lists of minority-owned businesses and promote those businesses. 
• Build awareness of and alignment with key city-wide priorities. 
• Hold quarterly community meetings and include community organizations. 
• Revitalize neighborhood/community engagement work.
• Establish authentic connections and relationships with key individuals and organizations in the community.
• On an ongoing basis, collect critical, high-quality quantitative and qualitative data and feedback.
• Continue welcoming projects with neighborhood associations, ambassadors and the library. 

Learn More

• Read about the City’s diversity, equity and inclusion mission, goals and recent initiatives.
• Meet Colleen Jackson, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.
• Contact the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.
• Sign up to receive periodic email updates about the work of the Committee and its subcommittees.

Meeting Information

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

• View recent agendas and minutes for the DEI Committee

Find days/times for upcoming Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee meetings (including how to join by Zoom) on the City's public meetings calendar.