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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA021 - Resolution reaffirming Resolution No. 16-717, the City's commitment to the Values of Equity, Fairness, Inclusion and JusticeTo:Mayor and Council Members From:Casandra Eames Date:02/03/2025 Subject:Reaffirm Resolution No. 16-717 reaffirming the City's commitment to the values of equity, fairness, inclusion and justice. Item No. 23 MEMO On January 28, the Council received comments from Tommy Lenz, a graduate student at Iowa State University, regarding concerns from his international colleagues related to being deported or not allowed to return to the country if they visit home. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Council requested that the 2016 resolution reaffirming the City's commitment to values of equity, fairness and justice be placed on a future agenda. It is attached for the Council to consider whether to again reaffirm. ATTACHMENT(S): RES NO. 16-717 - Reaffirmation of City's commitment to values of equity fairness inclusion and justice.pdf City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 1 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. CA4 1)*R A. iv C.."AAC-d 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. 2