Create $1.5 million Black Resiliency Project to study and address racial disparities

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In Plain English

Black residents make up 18% of Richmond's population but 57% of homeless residents and face higher rates of health problems and violent crime. The city plans to research why these disparities exist and develop specific solutions. If approved, the project produces a detailed report on conditions affecting Black Richmond residents.

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Votes

To direct City staff to work with the City Council to allocate $1.5 million for the development of a 'State of Black Richmond' report and to support the implementation of a Black Resiliency Project and Fund from the Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Budget to address inequities and disproportionate impacts experienced by residents of African descent. In addition, to make sure that any implementation of the Black Resiliency fund was in compliance with Proposition 209

Moved by: Sue WilsonSeconded by: Claudia Jimenez

Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye

Jamelia BrownAye

Claudia JimenezAye

Doria RobinsonAye

Sue WilsonAye

Cesar ZepedaAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Why This Vote Matters

Richmond will set aside $1.5 million in next year's budget to create a "State of Black Richmond" report and establish a Black Resiliency Project and Fund aimed at addressing inequities affecting Black residents. The council voted unanimously to direct city staff to develop this initiative, which must comply with state anti-discrimination laws. This represents a significant financial commitment to studying and addressing disparities in the Black community. The money will come from the city's general fund budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

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To direct City staff to work with the City Council to allocate $1.5 million for the development of a "State of Black Richmond" report and to support the implementation of a Black Resiliency Project and Fund from the Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Budget to address inequities and disproportionate impacts experienced by residents of African descent. In addition, to make sure that any implementation of the Black Resiliency fund was in compliance with Proposition 209

Moved by: Councilmember Sue WilsonSeconded by: Councilmember Claudia Jimenez