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Selectwoman Johnson urges enhancement of diversity and inclusion across city offices
Summary
Selectwoman Natasha S. Johnson called for the implementation and enhancement of diversity and inclusion across all city offices; Mayor Barker responded that hiring must comply with federal and state guidelines. No ordinance or funding was proposed at the committee meeting.
Selectwoman Natasha S. Johnson told the committee she wants the city to implement and enhance diversity and inclusion across all municipal offices. Her remarks at the Jan. 27 meeting positioned diversity as a priority for city administration.
Mayor John “JB” Barker responded that hiring actions must follow federal and state guidelines, indicating the city will need to align any initiative with existing legal requirements. The committee did not adopt a policy, nor did it ask the city attorney to draft an ordinance specific to diversity during this meeting.
The discussion was presented as a policy direction rather than a formal action; further steps, including whether an ordinance, training program, or hiring changes will be pursued, were not set during the committee meeting.
