1.1 . A Establish a permanent task force charged with directly engaging local residents , organizations , and institutions on matters regarding race , ethnicity , and other forms of diversity in Arlington .
1.2 . A Enhance Arlington ’ s “ City Services Satisfaction Surveys ” to include a wider range of important variables such as race / ethnicity , income , and education .
1.3 . A Establish a Chief Diversity Officer who will create various programs that aim to enhance diversity , equity , and inclusion .
City Facilitator - CMO Timeframe - Short term ( 6-12 months ) – COMPLETED Actions :
• Unity Council members appointed 8 / 24 / 21 .
• First meeting held on 10 / 13 / 21 .
City Facilitator – Finance Department Timeframe - Short term ( 6-12 months ) – IN PROGRESS Actions :
• The 2021 survey was launched on February 1 , 2022 with an increased sample size to include a more statistically valid reporting by race and ethnicity .
• The final report was delivered to the City in early April .
City Facilitator – CMO Timeframe - Medium term ( 1-2 years ) – IN PROGRESS Actions :
• Contract for a recruitment firm has been finalized .
• Work on the recruitment for the Chief Equity Officer began in October .