Unity Council Report - August 2023 | Page 128

Recommendation No. 1 Concern or Issue
Recommendation No. 2 Concern or Issue

Race & Ethnicity | General Recommendations

Recommendation No. 1 Concern or Issue
New residents who have recently immigrated to the United States could use greater support in transitioning to life in Arlington.
Short-Term Recommendation
The City should make government services information available in a format that is accessible to a wide variety of people, including new immigrants and people who are considering a move to our city.
Recommendation No. 2 Concern or Issue
City of Arlington can benefit from understanding the similarities and differences among residents who were born in the United States as compared to residents born abroad. Data on this topic will help establish policies and plans, as well as our understanding of diversity within racial and ethnic groups.
Short-Term Recommendation
When appropriate, City surveys and forms should ask whether employees or residents were born in the United States.
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