Spring 2020 Hometown Messenger

Council adopts community equity statement

The City Council took a step forward to creating a more equitable Shakopee in February by adopting a community-shared equity statement.

All people throughout Shakopee will live well. Shakopee will set the standard for excellence in public services, inclusive decision-making processes and equitable treatment in the community regardless of race, sex, creed, orientation or any other status. City of Shakopee Equity Statement

The statement was proposed by the city’s employee equity team, which was formed in 2019 to advance equity issues in Shakopee. Over the past year, the team has worked with the Government Alliance for Race Equity and the League of Minnesota Cities to learn how the city can create an equitable environment that benefits all residents. “Equity is, for example, striving to teach children in the way that works best for them. This is similar in that we are trying to make absolutely sure that our city is working as

well as possible for everyone," said City Council Member Angelica Contreras. In addition to the statement, the council expressed its support for the equity team's goals: 1. Developing strategies to reach under-served populations (as identified in the 2020-24 Strategic Plan) 2. Building collaborative relationships with other organizations to support each other in equity efforts 3. Advancing organizational competency around equity, with a focus on racial equity Visit the City Blog for more information about the city's efforts to promote equity in Shakopee.

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