CITYWIDE RACIAL EQUITY GOALS AND STRATEGIES
Binding City Policy
BCP-ADM-18.30
PURPOSE
WHEREAS, the Portland Plan defines Equity as when everyone has access to the opportunities necessary to satisfy their essential needs, advance their well-being, and achieve their full potential; and
WHEREAS, studies document there are huge disparities across all systems and institutions between Communities of Color and Whites in our region; and
WHEREAS, the Portland Plan’s Framework for Equity calls for launching a racially-focused initiative using well-documented disparities; and
WHEREAS, Portland City Council voted to create The Office of Equity and Human Rights to promote equity and reduce disparities within City government;
POLICY
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Citywide Racial Equity Goals and Strategies attached as Exhibit A are adopted by City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution is binding City policy.
HISTORY
Resolution No. 37144, adopted by City Council July 8, 2015.