Submitted By
Kira Tchang, Assistant Village Manager/HR Director
Reviewed By
AMZ
Agenda Item Title
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A Presentation on Racial Equity Action Planning
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Overview
Overview
On July 14, 2021, the Village Board adopted goals and a work plan for 2021-2023. Related to the goal of Race Equity, the work plan identified a presentation by staff regarding the development of a racial equity and social justice action plan inclusive of a racial equity tool- kit. Staff will present an overview of the Village’s recent history of racial equity work and a proposed process for developing a Racial Equity & Social Justice Action Plan, inclusive of an impact tool-kit.
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Recommendation
The FY 22 draft budget will include recommendations related to this board goal.
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Report
As part of the Village Board’s 2021-2023 goals, the board adopted a Racial Equity goal with multiple parts as part of the creation a race equity and social justice action plan which may include but is not limited to a) creating a racial equity impact tool-kit, b) maintaining GARE membership and leveraging that resource, c) passing a Resolution committing to equity goals, d) using the 2020 census review to determine additional metrics of the diversity of our residents, e) reviewing ordinances and policies for racial inequities, f) considering a Racial Equity Coordinator for hiring and how we use vendors, g) increasing opportunities to engage the public on policy discussions, and h) continuing to explore Reparations.
Staff will present a brief overview of equity work done thus far and then provide a framework of what a Racial Equity Action Plan process can look like, including an impact tool kit. Staff also has recommendations on next steps.
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