FIN 2017-08-22 Item 2A - Review - Draft Equity Policy

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Though we fully acknowledge we have more work to do, the City has made many strides toward equity. We are proud of our successes and, in some cases, our leadership around identifying and implementing policies and programs to promote equity. We also realize that we as a city government have a much longer journey to take in our efforts to be truly equitable in the delivery of all City services. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to City e commissions, partners, residents, businesses and guests I promote equitable access to opportunities and services ,.",, Equity: Eliminating systemic barriers and providing opportunities to achieve social, civiq,pnd economic In order to achieve equitable access adopts the following 1. Our City workfi The City will ide FM ongoing. The City often, ftji, dialogue`,'wiith the comma toolkit to enable inclusive community pa"' otion., IIE Ocials, staff, boards and the City of Tukwila will actively access to, programs, services and ice wit#'iji , th e City of Tu nd ser0e p the City of Tukwila, the City and hiring, and personnel policies that ees, and support City's long-term goal that its ounity. C is relevant, intentional, inclusive, consistent and 'nformation to share with the community, and often seeks The City will create a community outreach and engagement is engagement that a// departments will use when seeking 3. All residents and visif6 , �s receive equitable delivery of City services. The City will identify strategies that facilitate equitable access to current and future City services and facilities, regardless of racelethnicity, language, ability, gender, age, family status, geography, and mode of transportation. 4. City government is committed to equity in the decision-making process. The City will identify strategies to facilitate equitable access to decision-making, where the decisions themselves -- and the process and context in which they are made -- are transparent. F, I