Chief Equity Officer Statement
Next Steps
While transformational change is often measured, the City of Arlington remains committed to taking innovative, data-supported approaches to ensure equity for all its residents and stakeholders. The City will ensure that it is being both accountable and transparent in its ongoing efforts. In that regard, the City is in the process of completing the development of an enterprise equity dashboard that will provide a public-facing, comprehensive analysis of our efforts to foster equitable outcomes in all the areas discussed.
The dashboard will also provide the opportunity for residents, service provider organizations and other community stakeholders to better understand where our disparities exist and to consider how we can collectively work to address those issues.
The new recommendations set forth in the areas of disability, the LGBTQ + community, and seniors will appropriately broaden our diversity efforts in a manner that ensures we are addressing inclusivity for many of our most underserved, underrepresented and vulnerable populations.
My office is excited about supporting the Unity Council in its efforts to expand its scope consistent with the charge from the City Council to serve as a catalyst and guidepost for the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion in Arlington.
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