Background

Created in 2021, the City's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force worked to engage all segments of the community in an effort to gain insights into Geneva's diversity efforts and develop recommendations to enhance residents' sense of belonging.

Through these efforts, the Task Force actively promoted a common understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion and how it is vitally important to the community’s present and future success. The key areas of focus were ADA accessibility, City practices, community partnerships, policing, economic empowerment, gender/sexual orientation, healthcare, housing, language access, public engagement, race and ethnicity, senior citizens, and youth.

With the assistance of professional facilitation, the team extrapolated several themes from community input and submitted its 2023 final report. The research revealed Genevans share a strong commitment and sense of belonging. However, there are areas of improvement to ensure Geneva continues to prosper as a safe, inclusive and welcoming community to all.

Next Steps

The City will be reviewing the report's recommendations, which include the creation of an Inclusion & Belonging Commission. Stay tuned to the City communications for more information.