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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.
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.
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.
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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!"
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!"
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has finished this stage
Wilsonville City Council directs staff to develop City committee and strategies to address racism.
Fall 2020
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Informal consultant-led conversations underway with community members to begin collaboration, plan listening session and discuss how to achieve equity in Wilsonville.
December 2020
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Formal Listening Session takes place with community members and City Council to assess current conditions, identify community needs, discuss aspirations and priorities to address systemic racism.
January 2021
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At the direction of the Wilsonville City Council, the City established a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to identify and address systemic barriers to inclusion that exist within the City’s practices, processes, regulations, events and other initiatives.
May 2021
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has finished this stage
The Council passed Resolution 2893, adopting the DEI Committee's charter & bylaws. On May 17, 13 community members were appointed to the DEI Committee.
July 2021
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