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
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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.
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