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CITY OF TUKWILA EQUITY POLICY 2017 BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW The Mayor, Council, and staff of the City of Tukwila have a stro government, and they desire that all residents, visitors and ern reach their full potential. Societal, environmental and legal face have resulted in inequitable access to opportunities and seevic people. These include but are not limited to: Age Physical and/or Cognitive Disability Economic Status • Gender National Origin/Language Race and/or Ethnicity Religion Sexual Orientation The City of Tukwila value color, and 40% were bo spoken in our schools, a We benefit from friends businesses owned by irr around the world. While we celebrate Tukwila, to services, government, edu More than 20% of our populi income is 40% of King Count) than 10% of students in the'1 )mmitment to equity in city yes have the opportunity to both historic and present-day, r some individuals and groups of )rity of people who live in Tukwila are people of e United States. More than 80 languages are ds speak a language other than English at home. it perspectives and cultures, the variety of the community forged by sharing foods from nee recognize that many in our community do not have equitable access -ation, employment and other opportunities toward a better future. tion does not have health insurance, and Tukwila's median household is. 23% of Tukwila households live below the poverty line, and more ukwila School District currently experience homelessness. We recognize the role that government can play in breaking down barriers to equitable access to opportunities. The City's Strategic Plan, adopted in 2012, provides us the guideposts for our work on behalf of our residents, businesses and guests, and emphasizes partnerships and collaboration. One of the goals --A Solid Foundation for All Tukwila Residents -- clearly calls for equitable access to opportunity for Tukwila residents and serves as the foundation of this equity policy. 15