Fiscal Note
It is anticipated that the development and implementation of the equity impact model will be accomplished with existing staff resources. No appropriation is required.
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Declaring the City of Madison’s intention to adopt an Equity Impact Model.
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WHEREAS, a healthy Madison starts in our homes, schools and neighborhoods; and,
WHEREAS, equity exists when everyone has access to opportunities necessary to satisfy essential needs, advance their well-being, participate in and contribute to civic life and achieve their full potential; and,
WHEREAS, equity is both the means to healthy and thriving communities and an end that benefits us all; and,
WHEREAS, evidence shows that more equitable societies have better long-term economic, health, and social outcomes; and,
WHEREAS, Madison and Dane County’s increasing demographic diversity presents new opportunities for growth as well as challenges in fostering connections to resources; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison recognizes that good health requires individuals to make responsible personal choices, it also recognizes that the journey to a healthier community requires a societal commitment to remove the obstacles preventing residents from making healthy decisions; and,
WHEREAS, promoting equal opportunity for all residents is a core social, moral and economic responsibility and a priority for the City of Madison; and,
WHEREAS, city leaders, departments and staff are committed to providing excellent services for every Madison resident; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council’s Legislative Agenda Work Group on Demographic Change is endeavoring to determine if the City of Madison is meeting the needs of communities of color, immigrants, and low-income families and individuals; and,
WHEREAS, the equity impact model described below will be taken on in pursuit of a vision of Madison where:
· A high-quality education, living wage jobs, safe neighborhoods, a healthy natural environment, efficient public t...
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