HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Reaffirmation of City's commitment to values of equity, fairness, inclusion, and justice RESOLUTION NO. 16-717
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO THE VALUES
OF EQUITY, FAIRNESS,INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City of Ames believes in and stands for values of inclusion, equity, fairness,
and justice; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames welcomes all people and recognizes the rights of individuals
to live their lives with dignity, free of discrimination; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames will continue to work in making our services and programs
accessible and open to all individuals; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames believes in the public sector for the public good, and
advancing equity and inclusion is critical to the success of our connntuuties and our nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the City's conin itment to the values of equity, fairness, inclusion, and justice is hereby reafnned.
ADOPTED THIS 13" day of December, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13"day of December, 2016.