The employee-led Internal Equity Committee leads many of the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion

(DEI) efforts. The committee worked throughout 2020 with the consulting firm Root'd Relations to increase intercultural competency and promote inclusivity. It was instrumental in creating a resource library and is currently dividing into subcommittees to consider broader initiatives. 

The committee is led by the senior DEI coordinator, a committee chair and three subcommittee chairs. Employees from across the organization make up committee members, who help execute the work of the committee.

The Internal Equity Committee has three sub-committees: 

• Policy: Reviews internal and external city policies.
• Calendar and cultural events: This subcommittee works to highlight cultural events and observances through out the year.
• Education: The training team works with the senior DEI coordinator to offer training to all employees regarding DEI initiatives