Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles
Mission
Establish racial equity and social justice as core principles in all decisions, policies and functions of the City of Madison
Vision
- Living wage jobs, safe neighborhoods, high-quality education, a healthy, sustainable natural environment, efficient public transit, parks and green spaces, affordable and safe housing and healthy food are afforded to all;
- The benefits of growth and change are equitably shared across our communities;
- All people have opportunities for fair and just inclusion in public processes and decisions; and
- One’s future is not limited by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, income, place of birth, place of residence or other group status.
Guiding Principles
- Relational trust, joy, and care must be a part of our equity work.
- All systems of oppression and liberation are connected.
- We center the voices of those who are directly impacted.
- We shape change that is accessible, collaborative, and accountable.
- As we dismantle oppressive systems, we must also build transformative solutions.
Teams
Action Teams: There are four action teams consisting of City employees who help operationalize RESI in addition to their regular workload.
- Training and Learning
- Communication
- Community Connections
- BIPOC Care Team
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