Assign 2 staff members to year-long racial equity training program

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In Plain English

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity runs monthly training sessions for Bay Area government workers focused on achieving racial equity in city policies and services. The city manager would choose which 2 staff members participate in the year-long program. If approved, Richmond joins other local governments working to identify and address racial disparities in city operations.

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Votes

To direct the City Manager to assign a minimum of two staff members

Passed

4 to 2

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond will join a regional program aimed at addressing racial disparities in city government, after council members voted 4-2 to assign at least two staff members to the Government Alliance on Race and Equity. The year-long training program brings together Bay Area government workers monthly to learn strategies for making city policies and services more equitable. Council members Nathaniel Bates and Vinay Pimplé voted against the measure, while Tom Butt was absent. The city manager will select which staff members participate in the program at no cost to the city.

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Other motions

To direct the City Manager to re-evaluate staff availability and return to the City Council in one month with an implementation plan

Failed

Community Discussion

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