Demographics Recommendations | 2021 Report
Concern or Issue
City of Arlington should have a permanent community-based group tasked with monitoring racial and ethnic disparities , as well as bridging racial and ethnic divides .
City of Arlington needs an adequate data source for monitoring racial and ethnic disparities .
Arlington City Manager ’ s Office needs a staff member charged with monitoring various matters relevant to race and ethnic relations .
Recommendation
Short term
• Establish a permanent task force charged with directly engaging residents , organizations and institutions on matters regarding race , ethnicity and other forms of diversity in Arlington .
Short term
• Enhance Arlington ’ s Citizen Satisfaction Survey to include a wider range of important variables such as race / ethnicity , income and education .
Medium term
• Establish a Chief Diversity Officer who will create various programs that aim to enhance diversity , equity and inclusion .
City of Arlington should establish a form of public transportation that is more accessible to low-income residents .
There are growing levels of concentrated poverty in particular neighborhoods in Arlington .
Medium term
• Develop a pilot-program for residents who qualify for free or reduced rates on Arlington On-Demand ( formerly Via ) Rideshare by collaborating with Tarrant County Women , Infants and Children Program ( WIC ) and the Arlington Housing Authority .
Long term
• Establish anti-poverty programs in targeted neighborhoods that focus on job training , community clean-up , as well as public and private investment .
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