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To express the City's support for achieving equity and justice in access to resources and opportunities through the implementation of the City of Richmond's Equity Agenda.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
That the Council hereby expresses its support for achieving equity and justice in access to resources and opportunities through the implementation of an equity agenda as set forth in the document entitled "The City of Richmond's Equity Agenda," a copy of which is attached to this resolution, and legislative action consistent with and in vigorous support of such equity agenda, and hereby encourages other organizations and individuals to support these proposals.
THE CITY OF RICHMOND'S EQUITY AGENDA
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond (further referred to as "City") recognizes that 2020 was a year of reckoning for our communities, families, cities, and nation; and,
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated our local economy and families, highlighting decades of inequities in health care, housing, education, and access to other resources; and,
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that even though much work has been done to make our city more equitable and inclusive, there is still much work to be accomplished; and,
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges and apologizes for harms it caused in years past, such as redlining, annexation, and erecting monuments to the Lost Cause, that divided our community and broke trust; and,
WHEREAS, the City wants to engage and join in dialogue with Richmond residents to begin the healing process to ensure a more united community; and,
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2020, the Mayor proclaimed that the city of Richmond is a "City of Compassion" in affirmation of the mission of the Charter for Compassion organization and, in accordance with this proclamation, the City will continue efforts to move the city of Richmond forward using innovation and a lens of compassion; and,
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that racial ineq...
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