Equity and Diversity
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CML Statement on Equity and Diversity
The Colorado Municipal League is committed to supporting our members' efforts to embrace and increase equity and diversity in their communities. We provide training, resources and tools that facilitate sharing and enhance learning to help local elected leaders build inclusive communities where people from all backgrounds and orientations thrive socially, economically, academically and physically.
The League also values diversity within its membership, elected leadership, and staff. We strive to support a CML Board and committees that reflect the communities we serve. Diversity of opinions, ideas, and solutions ensure that we are considering the needs of our members and Colorado residents in all our decisions.
Colorado Municipalities Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Edition
The April edition of CML's Colorado Municipalities magazine focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Articles include: Equity and climate action planning, How National League of Cities launched R.E.A.L, Increasing equity in the marijuana industry, and more. Check it out here.
Survey Results
In September 2020, CML surveyed its membership on equity and diversity efforts in their community. Results and additional documentation are below.
- Racial Equity Survey Results
- City of Aurora Equity Initiatives
- City of Boulder Summary of Racial Equity Efforts
- City of Fort Collins Equity Survey Responses
- City of Wheat Ridge Equity Response by Department
Municipal Resources
The resources below were shared by CML members. Click on a category to see documents.
Municipal Webpages
The following are diversity and equity webpages created by Colorado municipalities.
Resources from other states
- Minneapolis, MN Division of Race and Equity
- Austin, TX Equity Office
- Seattle, WA Race and Social Justice Initiative
- Oakland, CA Department of Race & Equity
- Madison, WI Racial Equity and Social Justice Initiative
- Portland, OR Office of Equity and Human Rights
- New Orleans, LA Office of Human Rights and Equity
- Evanston, Ill. Reparations Program
Other Resources
- National League of Cities Race, Equity, and Leadership (REAL)
- Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE)
- Annie E. Casey Foundation Race Equity and Inclusion Action Guide
- Center for Social Inclusion
- ICMA Race, Equity, and Social Justice page
- Equity Guidebook for Colorado Local Governments
- Equity Guidebook for Colorado Local Governments - designed for the visually impaired