Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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The City of Wilsonville’s staff and elected officials are committed to collaborating with the community to develop meaningful, actionable and sustainable strategies to support a more inclusive Wilsonville.

In January, the City Council directed City staff to establish a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to set the City's DEI strategies and serve as a liaison between City Hall and the Wilsonville community. The City Council appointed 13 committee members in May 2021.

The group began monthly meetings in July 2021, serving as a direct liaison between the greater community and City Hall, amplifying the voices and addressing the needs of people traditionally under-represented or excluded in government. The group is aiding the City in identifying and addressing that which excludes or marginalizes anyone on any basis, including and not limited to their age, gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, religion or abilities.

Initially, the Committee’s work is being guided by DEI consultant and author Bill de la Cruz, who has worked extensively with several local municipalities to identify structural barriers and yield more inclusive cities.

Is there a question or concern you'd like the DEI Committee to consider? Use the DEI Ideas tab to leave a suggestion.

The City of Wilsonville’s staff and elected officials are committed to collaborating with the community to develop meaningful, actionable and sustainable strategies to support a more inclusive Wilsonville.

In January, the City Council directed City staff to establish a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to set the City's DEI strategies and serve as a liaison between City Hall and the Wilsonville community. The City Council appointed 13 committee members in May 2021.

The group began monthly meetings in July 2021, serving as a direct liaison between the greater community and City Hall, amplifying the voices and addressing the needs of people traditionally under-represented or excluded in government. The group is aiding the City in identifying and addressing that which excludes or marginalizes anyone on any basis, including and not limited to their age, gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, religion or abilities.

Initially, the Committee’s work is being guided by DEI consultant and author Bill de la Cruz, who has worked extensively with several local municipalities to identify structural barriers and yield more inclusive cities.

Is there a question or concern you'd like the DEI Committee to consider? Use the DEI Ideas tab to leave a suggestion.

  • Watch the Listening Session

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    On Dec. 8, the City hosted a virtual listening session to provide a forum for community members to speak directly to the Wilsonville City Council, City staff and the Wilsonville Police Department about personal experiences in Wilsonville and aspirations for a more inclusive community. Watch the meeting on YouTube.

    Generally, the ideas that community members urged the City to pursue fit within the following themes:

    • Development of a community Task Force to advocate for under-represented community members
    • Increased Representation, Diversity on City Boards
    • Consistent City communication to brand Wilsonville as an inclusive community
    • More Inclusive Cultural Events, Celebrations & Holiday Recognitions
    • Education to the Broader Community (how to address micro-aggressions, etc.)
    • Opportunities for DEI Advocates to Network and Work More Efficiently Together

    The City's long-term DEI strategy is to be directly informed by public feedback, both from this meeting and other perspectives shared at "Let's Talk, Wilsonville!"


Page last updated: 21 Jun 2023, 08:34 AM