STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: March 24, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Equity and Inclusion
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the City of Dallas to: (1) continue?to promote equity through all policies of the City and enhance educational efforts aimed at understanding, addressing,?and dismantling racism and how it affects the delivery of human and social services, economic development, and public safety;?(2) continue to use equity principles in developing and evaluating the City's budget;??(3) support groups and initiatives that promote racial equity and will work with the community to find innovative solutions and resources?and solidify alliances and partnerships with other organizations that are confronting racism; (4) progress as an equity and justice-oriented organization, with the City Council and its staff leadership continuing to identify specific activities to further enhance diversity?and inclusion?and to ensure antiracism principles across the City's leadership, staffing, and contracting; (5) continue to make equity a priority for its residents of all racial,?ethnic, and national origins, and will?make?equity a focal point through all policies, initiatives, and programs of the city; and (6)?begin working with?external?stakeholders to prepare a racial equity plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The City?of Dallas'?definition of racial equity is a situation that is achieved when people are thriving and race no longer statistically dictates, determines, or predicts one's social outcome or ability to thrive. Dallas is a city with a population of just under 1,344,000, including 24.3 percent African-American, 41.8 percent Hispanic/Latinx, 3.4 percent Asian, and 0.31 percent American Indian residents. Nationally, numerous data sources demonstrate a lack of equity among people of di...
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