EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In October of 2021, the City Manager created and added the Diversity and Inclusion Division to the Administration Department and appointed a Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. This position was then tasked to advance a citywide racial equity framework to examine and improve the City of Bloomington’s internal policies, practices, and systems to eradicate any structural and/or institutional racism that may exist in our city government.

As a component of the strategic plan for diversity and inclusion the City of Bloomington is striving to broaden its diversity and strengthen its inclusiveness. The city will strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and respected regardless of their differences allowing them to be themselves and assisting them to reach their full potential in serving the residents of our city.

This diversity and inclusion strategy is the city’s blueprint to achieve these changes to the benefit of our residents while addressing the unique challenges of equal employment opportunities, small business growth, and total access for the disabled community. It identifies the priorities and actions we will take over the next four years. It outlines the key roles and responsibilities and how we will track progress and measure success.

The City of Bloomington is committed to modeling an inclusive culture. This plan identifies strategic elements which have been found to be most  essential in promoting the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in employment, proactive in support of accessibility and affirming the merits of diversity in business practices.

It is the city’s strong commitment to end systemic racism and exclusion that drives our current effort to create a diverse, accessible, equitable and inclusive environment for all residents and visitors.

EEO STATEMENT

At the City of Bloomington, our mission is to capitalize on opportunities for social and economic development while maintaining an inclusive, viable and safe environment for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. Through responsible and professional leadership and in partnership with others, the city will strive to improve the quality of life for all residents living and working in the larger community.

The City of Bloomington is a community that embraces change while respecting the cultural heritage of the area. It is a municipality based on strong fiscal government with a durable economy that recognizes the rights of all residents, respects the environment and the amenities that it affords and offers to residents an exceptional quality of life and a government that is versatile, accessible, and enterprising.

KEY DEI CONCEPTS

 
GOALS & OBJECTIVES

 
STRATEGIES & ACTION STEPS