Racial Equity Collaborative
Columbus
prides itself on being a diverse city that welcomes all people. In August 2020,
Council created the Racial Equity Action Collaborative, an internal
equity team that meets monthly. This internal task force developed
project proposals to be implemented and continuously works to provide
recommendations and next steps for how Council can advance anti-racism and
racial equity in Columbus. Internally, monthly meeting agendas include an
educational component, progress updates from the Steering Committee, and
roundtable discussion sharing relevant topics of racial equity.
From
this conversation evolved the need to create a strategy to engage those most
impacted by racial inequities in Columbus. Although Columbus City Council has
recognized racism as a public health crisis, we have yet to truly hear the
stories of Black and Brown people in Columbus who have been impacted by
systemic racism. The Racial Equity Action Collaborative’s mission is to
support the community’s access to opportunity while empowering ALL residents to
engage with local government. This mission marks a period of transition for
Columbus City Council. As we build our capacity to lead with a racial equity
lens, we know we must address any issues with an intentional focus on the
outcomes of those made most marginalized by structural racism.
Columbus
City Council will support the community’s access to opportunity while
empowering ALL residents to engage with local government.
Columbus
City Council is seeking an organization to lead the Racial Equity Action
Collaborative. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Racial Equity RFP for
additional information.
- RFP released on Friday, September 1, 2023,
9 p.m.
- Pre-Bidders' Conference to be held on Wednesday, September 6,
2023, Noon-1 p.m.
- Submission Deadline: Saturday, September 30, 2023
at 5 p.m. (Late submissions will NOT be accepted)
- October 31: Award notification
Vision
Statement
Columbus
City Council is committed to building a city that mirrors the diverse
intersections of our community and works to dismantle the institutional and
structural barriers to residents reaching their potential. Council, along with
the community, is dedicated to transforming Columbus to be a place where race
is no longer a predictor of outcomes, or barrier to opportunity.
Mission
Statement
Columbus
City Council will support the community’s access to opportunity while
empowering ALL residents to engage with local government.