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Inclusive & Equitable Community

Goal Statement

Cultivate a community focusing on equitable access, inclusive engagement, equal opportunity and treatment for all.

Goal 1: Increase equity comprehension and impact in City decision making

Measure Baseline Results Target Status
Ensure 100% of City leadership is able to define equity by end of fiscal year 2022 and are actively using the equity toolkit by end of fiscal year 2023100%2020
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Ensure 25% of City policies, and procedures tied to those policies, have been reviewed through racial equity lens by end of fiscal year 202525%2020
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Require 100% of policies, and procedures tied to those policies, that are identified through the racial equity lens have been altered in a matter of 12 months100%2020
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Goal 2: Improve community engagement to include all identities, languages and needs

Measure Baseline Results Target Status
Increase usage of contracted language interpretation services so that 100% of departments are using these services by 202521%37%100%2021
Monitoring Progress
Increase virtual accessibility and inclusivity rating to AAA for communication channels by 20262020
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Utilize the engagement guide in 100% of community dialogues by Jan. 1, 2023100%2020
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Goal 3: Ensure all members of the community experience equal opportunity and treatment in all interactions with city government

Measure Baseline Results Target Status
Achieve a minimum representation of 18% BIPOC appointments on City Boards and Commissions by 202516%18%2024
Monitoring Progress
Assess community engagement and public feedback efforts by City departments and increase decision-making processes that are led by the community2020
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Assess 100% of City buildings to ensure all are accessible and inclusive by 2026100%2020
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