Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Program Development

In July 2022, City Council approved a Resolution committing to establishing a city-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) program. 

Since then, staff have launched efforts to ensure DEIB throughout the organization and community.

The goals of the program are to:

• create an equity framework that will shape policies, procedures, and institutional strategies,
• develop and empower employees to be change agents, and
• train elected officials and staff.

The program will also be looking to establish partnerships within the community and region to engage on issues relevant to Sammamish.