Demographics Recommendations | 2023 Update
1.1 . A 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 .
City Facilitator : City Manager ’ s Office Timeframe : Short term ( 6-12 months ) - Complete (& Ongoing ) Actions :
• Unity Council members were appointed Aug . 24 , 2021 .
• The first meeting was held on Oct . 13 , 2021 .
• The Annual Report published in August 2023 .
1.2 . A Enhance Arlington ’ s Citizen Satisfaction Survey to include a wider range of important variables such as race / ethnicity , income and education .
City Facilitator : Finance Department Timeframe : Short term ( 6-12 months ) - Complete (& Ongoing ) Actions :
• The final survey was delivered in April 2023 and contained a significant increase in responses , allowing for nearly all survey questions to be reported out by race and ethnicity .
• An equity-specific dashboard is in final development .
1.3 . A Establish a Chief Diversity Officer who will create various programs that aim to enhance diversity , equity and inclusion .
City Facilitator : City Manager ’ s Office Timeframe : Medium term ( 1-2 years ) - Complete Actions :
• Chief Equity Officer Troy Williams began work in July 2022 .
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