General Recommendations
Demographics
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
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
Recommendation
Short term
• 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
Short term
• Enhance Arlington ’ s “ City Services 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
Medium term
• Develop a pilot-program for local residents who qualify for free or reduced rates on VIA Rideshare by collaborate with Tarrant County 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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