City formalizes vision of racially equitable future

The Sammamish City Council has made a significant commitment to promoting racial equity by adopting the Racial Equity Commitment and Vision (RECV), a new framework aimed at addressing inequity within the community. This unanimous decision, made during the summer, builds on the foundation established by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) program initiated two years prior. The RECV focuses on creating a government that not only allocates budgetary resources for DEIB goals but also empowers city staff to actively pursue these initiatives. Communications Manager Angie Millar emphasized that the RECV is intended to serve as an aspirational guide for the city's diversity and inclusion efforts. Moving forward, the city plans to implement annual work plans that align with the RECV's objectives, which may involve reviewing hiring practices and developing a racial equity toolkit.

This proactive approach demonstrates the city's commitment to engaging traditionally marginalized groups in shaping the future of Sammamish, aiming to uplift and empower all community members through actionable goals and initiatives.