Approve $55,000 contract for race equity training series through 2026
In Plain English
Richmond has been working on a Race Equity Action Plan since joining a national program in 2016. The city wants to hire Race Forward to train employees, elected officials, and community partners over 2 years. If approved, 4 training sessions cover topics like using equity tools and leading for racial justice.
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Votes
Approve the contract with Race Forward
4 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond approved a contract with Race Forward to provide racial equity training for city employees, elected officials, and community partners over the next two years. The training will include four sessions covering topics like using equity tools and leading for racial justice, building on the city's Race Equity Action Plan that began in 2016. The council voted unanimously 4-0 to approve the contract, with three members absent from the meeting. No public money amount was specified for this training contract.
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Public Comments
4 public comments (4 spoken)
- Jessi TaranVia Zoom
- Deborah SmallVia Zoom
- Jessi TaranVia Zoom
- Deborah SmallVia Zoom
Community Discussion
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