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Home My WebLink AboutSupplemental Materials - Futures Committee - 02/08/2016 - 1 Janet Freeman/Dr. Nalo Johnson-City of Fort Collins, Mary Ontiveros-Colorado State University Diversity and Fort Collins What does a FUTURE Fort Collins look like? A Future Fort Collins A place where everyone feels valued, safe, and connected 2 As stated in the Social Sustainability Strategic Plan, vetted by the Equity Team Definitions of Key Terms Benefits/Challenges of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Local/Regional Trends (Quantitative/Qualitative focus) Current City Initiatives Forthcoming City Initiatives CSU Initiatives Questions & Discussion Presentation Roadmap 3 Defining Equity 4 Freedom from bias or favoritism Definition •Diversity can be defined by numbers •Equity is defined by practices/policies/programs •Inclusion can be defined by the quality of these efforts ~ City of Portland, Office of Equity & Human Rights 5 Why a Futures Focus: TBL “Low-income neighborhoods, communities of color, and tribal areas disproportionately bore environmental burdens like contamination from industrial plants or landfills and indoor air pollution from poor housing conditions. These hazards worsen health disparities and reduce opportunity for residents—children who miss school due to complications of asthma, adults who struggle with medical bills…By effectively implementing environmental laws, we can improve quality of life and expand economic opportunity in overburdened communities.” Presidential Proclamation – 20th Anniversary of Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, 2/10/14 6 Triple Bottom Line— Environmental, Economic and Social Impacts Environmental: Why a Futures Focus: TBL Economic: “Mixed gender executive boards have outperformed all-male ones by 26% over the last six years… Organizations with diverse and inclusive cultures are 45% more likely to have improved their market share in the last 12 months, and have employees who not only give greater discretionary effort but are also less likely to leave.” (May 2014, Forbes) Sambataro, ICMA 2015 Social: “Inclusion emphasizes the need for broad consultation and engagement of communities, including the most vulnerable groups… An inclusive approach contributes to a sense of shared ownership or a joint vision to build city resilience. (Qualities of Resilient Systems, Rockefeller Foundation, 2014) 7 Population Statistics: Fort Collins 2013 ACS 5-Year Estimates •Total population: 146,822 •Female: 50% •17 yrs & younger: 19.7% •65 years & older: 8.6% •White: 89.5% •Hispanic/Latino: 10.7% •Other non-White: 10.6% •Language other than English: 10.4% •Veteran: 6.7% •BA or higher: 51.9% •Median household income: $53,780 •Within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level: 34.4% 8 Wage Examination: Fort Collins 9 Fort Collins Total monthly wage average: $3,392 Female average: $2,796 Male average: $4,391 38% •Gross wages on the rise (does not control for costs of living, inflation) •Persistent gap between males and females in Fort Collins •Exacerbated by age – gap narrows for 20-29 years, but widens for women 35+ U.S.Census Bureau, Center for Economic Studies, LEHD — Men — Women Population Statistics: Larimer County 2015 Larimer County Profile (CO DOLA) •Larimer is less diverse than state; becoming more diverse. •Hispanic population increased 52% between 2000-2010 (additional 11,000 people) •Weekly wages in 2014 -$878 vs. statewide average - $1014 •2010 – 2020, Larimer County will see an increase in 65+ population by 50- 75% (CO DOLA) 2014 Weekly Wages 10 Statewide Larimer Co. $878 $1014 MSA Population Forecasts 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 2015 2025 2035 2050 Fort Collins-Loveland Metropolitan Statistical Area Population 11 Source: DOLA Colorado Population Projections 12 By 2020 Hispanic population will have a 68% increase in share of working age population Colorado’s non-white population will increase from 29% to 48% from 2010 – 2050 Local Trends: Experience 13 Disparate Impacts Attract & Retain People of Color Inclusion Skills Micro-Aggressions Bystander Intervention Residents * Businesses * Schools Qualitative data collected from community conversations, Multicultural Community Retreat participants, and community partners. Local Trends: Challenges 14 2013 Local Trends: Economic Equity 38% Poverty rates highest for African American residents 27% Poverty rates for Hispanic residents $52,055 Highest median household income – Non-Hispanic whites 33% Asian & Hispanic households earn less than $25,000 year 15 2013 Gap Analysis Local Trends: Poverty 16 Quick poverty facts: •2013 Poverty threshold: $24,000 for family of 4 •5.1 million U.S families •733,753 in Colorado •45,377 in Larimer Co. •2014: Fort Collins - families in poverty 6.8%, children under 18 8.1% US Census & The Coloradoan Local Trends: City Organization Areas for Increased Access and Opportunity •Underrepresentation of people of color in leadership and decision-making •Underrepresentation throughout the organization •Lack of social equity policy, equity tools and trainings •Diversity/Equity/Inclusion not an organizational value statement •Limited options for public participation •Under-resourced to address ADA compliance concerns 17 18 Current Initiatives: Equity Team Promise Statement: The City promises to steward a sense of social belonging for ALL in Fort Collins. Current Initiatives: Organizational Strategies 19 Social Sustainability Strategic Plan: Equity and Inclusion ADA Compliance Multicultural Community Retreat Community Engagement Internal Trainings Boards & Commissions Reduced Rates Community Liaison Work Underway: SSD Strategic Plan •Community Wellness: People Matter •Equity and Inclusion: All Are Welcome •Community Prosperity: Opportunities for All •Affordable Housing: A Place to Call Home 20 Work Underway: Equity and Inclusion •Promote/maintain a welcoming, inclusive community where people feel connected •Encourage transportation options inclusive to all •Expand City’s diversity/inclusion/equity goals, with emphasis on internal/external communications, education, and outreach •Ensure all residents have equal access and opportunities to meet basic needs. 21 Forthcoming Initiatives: City Strategic Plan •Equity/Inclusion/Diversity added as new Strategic Goal •Promote a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse community that embraces differences. (Note: this is a draft strategic objective being worked through by staff in preparation for Council review on 3/22) •BFO 22 23 Longmont •Banner Campaign •Multilingual employees paid above salary Seattle •Racial Equity Toolkit Eugene •Diversity & Equity Strategic Plan St. Paul •Vendor Outreach & Training •Pipeline Training for City Jobs Best Practices Portland •Equity major focus of overall City plan National Trends: Equity as Social Movement STAR Community Assessment •2014 – Fort Collins scored 27.2/100 in Equity & Empowerment Government Alliance for Racial Equity •Partnership of the Haas Institute for a Fair & Inclusive Society at UC Berkeley and the Center for Social Inclusion National League of Cities •Race, Equity and Leadership Initiative ICMA •“Promote the advancement of women in the profession and push the issue of diversity and inclusiveness in all aspects of what we do.” 24 CSU Model •Faculty/Student findings •On-campus vs. in the community needs •Role of well-resourced, centralized leadership to address needs 25 CSU 26 Disability Cultures First Generation Status Familial Status Gender Identity/ Expression Geographic Background National Origin Race/ Ethnicity Religion Socioeconomic Status Veterans Questions to Consider •How do we embrace and support inclusion within our community? •How do we reconcile our desire to be world-class and innovative with our current level of equity and inclusion? •What role should the City as an organization play in the community’s journey to increased equity and inclusion? 28 Thank You 28 Darin Atteberry Kristin Stephens Gino Campana Wade Troxell Mary Ontiveros Nalo Johnson Janet Freeman Sharon Thomas Dianne Tjalkens Mike Beckstead Andrés Gavaldon Tina Hopkins-Dukes Beth Sowder Doreen Kemp Heidi Phelps Katherine Martinez Mike Chavez Alma Vigo-Morales Holly LeMasurier Jacqueline Kozak-Thiel Maureen McCarthy Kent Robinson Tyler Marr Jeff Mihelich Carrie Williams Katie Ricketts