What does
a
FUTURE
Fort
Collins
look like?
Diversity and Fort Collins
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Janet Freeman/Dr. Nalo Johnson-City of Fort Collins, Mary Ontiveros-Colorado State University
A Future Fort Collins
A place
where
everyone
feels
valued,
safe, and
connected
As stated in the Social Sustainability Strategic Plan, vetted by the Equity Team
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Presentation Roadmap
Definitions of Key Terms
Benefits/Challenges of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Local/Regional Trends (Quantitative/Qualitative focus)
Current City Initiatives
Forthcoming City Initiatives
CSU Initiatives
Questions & Discussion
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Defining Equity
Freedom
from
bias
or
favoritism
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Definition
• Diversity can be defined by numbers
• Equity is defined by practices/policies/programs
• Inclusion can be defined by the quality of these efforts
~ City of Portland, Office of Equity & Human Rights
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Why a Futures Focus: TBL
Triple Bottom Line—
Environmental, Economic and Social Impacts
Environmental:
“Low-income neighborhoods, communities of color, and tribal areas
disproportionately bore environmental burdens like contamination from industrial
plants or landfills and indoor air pollution from poor housing conditions. These
hazards worsen health disparities and reduce opportunity for residents—children
who miss school due to complications of asthma, adults who struggle with medical
bills…By effectively implementing environmental laws, we can improve quality of
life and expand economic opportunity in overburdened communities.”
Presidential Proclamation – 20th Anniversary of Executive Order 12898
on Environmental Justice, 2/10/14
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Why a Futures Focus: TBL
Economic:
“Mixed gender executive boards have outperformed all-male ones by 26%
over the last six years… Organizations with diverse and inclusive cultures are
45% more likely to have improved their market share in the last 12 months,
and have employees who not only give greater discretionary effort but are also
less likely to leave.” (May 2014, Forbes) Sambataro, ICMA 2015
Social:
“Inclusion emphasizes the need for broad consultation and engagement of
communities, including the most vulnerable groups… An inclusive approach
contributes to a sense of shared ownership or a joint vision to build city
resilience. (Qualities of Resilient Systems, Rockefeller Foundation, 2014)
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Population Statistics: Fort Collins
2013 ACS 5-Year Estimates
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Total population: 146,822
Female: 50%
17 yrs & younger: 19.7%
65 years & older: 8.6%
White: 89.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 10.7%
Other non-White: 10.6%
Language other than English: 10.4%
Veteran: 6.7%
BA or higher: 51.9%
Median household income: $53,780
Within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level: 34.4%
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Wage Examination: Fort Collins
• Gross wages on the
rise (does not control
for costs of living,
inflation)
38%
Total monthly wage average: $3,392
Female average: $2,796
Male average: $4,391
• Persistent gap
between males and
females in Fort
Collins
Fort Collins
• Exacerbated by age –
gap narrows for 20-29
years, but widens for
women 35+
— Men — Women
U.S.Census Bureau, Center for Economic Studies, LEHD
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Population Statistics:
Larimer County
2015 Larimer County Profile (CO DOLA)
• Larimer is less diverse than state;
becoming more diverse.
• Hispanic population increased 52%
between 2000-2010 (additional
11,000 people)
• Weekly wages in 2014 -$878 vs.
statewide average - $1014
• 2010 – 2020, Larimer County will see
an increase in 65+ population by 5075% (CO DOLA)
2014 Weekly Wages
$878
$1014
Larimer Co.
Statewide
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MSA Population Forecasts
Fort Collins-Loveland Metropolitan Statistical Area
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
Population
200,000
100,000
0
2015
Source: DOLA
2025
2035
2050
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Colorado Population
Projections
By 2020
Hispanic
population will
have a 68%
increase in
share of
working age
population
Colorado’s
non-white
population
will increase
from 29% to
48% from
2010 – 2050
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Local Trends: Experience
Qualitative data
collected from
community
conversations,
Multicultural Community
Retreat participants, and
community partners.
Disparate Impacts
Attract & Retain
People of Color
Inclusion Skills
Micro-Aggressions
Bystander
Intervention
Residents * Businesses * Schools
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Local Trends: Challenges
2013
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Local Trends: Economic Equity
38%
27%
Poverty rates highest
for African American
residents
Poverty rates for
Hispanic residents
$52,055
33%
Highest median
household income –
Non-Hispanic whites
Asian & Hispanic
households earn less
than $25,000 year
2013 Gap Analysis
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Local Trends: Poverty
Quick poverty facts:
• 2013 Poverty threshold:
$24,000 for family of 4
• 5.1 million U.S families
• 733,753 in Colorado
• 45,377 in Larimer Co.
• 2014: Fort Collins families in poverty 6.8%,
children under 18 8.1%
US Census & The Coloradoan
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Local Trends: City Organization
Areas for Increased Access and Opportunity
• Underrepresentation of people of color in leadership and
decision-making
• Underrepresentation throughout the organization
• Lack of social equity policy, equity tools and trainings
• Diversity/Equity/Inclusion not an organizational value statement
• Limited options for public participation
• Under-resourced to address ADA compliance concerns
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Current Initiatives: Equity Team
Promise Statement:
The City promises to steward
a sense of social belonging
for ALL in Fort Collins.
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Current Initiatives:
Organizational Strategies
Social Sustainability Strategic Plan: Equity and Inclusion
ADA Compliance
Multicultural Community Retreat
Boards &
Commissions
Reduced
Rates
Community Engagement
Internal
Trainings
Community
Liaison
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Work Underway:
SSD Strategic Plan
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Community Wellness: People Matter
Equity and Inclusion: All Are Welcome
Community Prosperity: Opportunities for All
Affordable Housing: A Place to Call Home
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Work Underway:
Equity and Inclusion
• Promote/maintain a welcoming,
inclusive community where people feel
connected
• Encourage transportation options
inclusive to all
• Expand City’s diversity/inclusion/equity
goals, with emphasis on
internal/external communications,
education, and outreach
• Ensure all residents have equal access
and opportunities to meet basic needs.
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Forthcoming Initiatives:
City Strategic Plan
• Equity/Inclusion/Diversity added as new Strategic Goal
• Promote a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse
community that embraces differences. (Note: this is a draft
strategic objective being worked through by staff in preparation for Council
review on 3/22)
• BFO
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Best Practices
Longmont
Eugene
• Banner
Campaign
• Multilingual
employees
paid above
salary
• Diversity &
Equity
Strategic
Plan
St. Paul
• Vendor
Outreach &
Training
• Pipeline
Training for
City Jobs
Seattle
Portland
• Racial
Equity
Toolkit
•
Equity
major
focus of
overall
City plan
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National Trends: Equity as Social Movement
STAR Community Assessment
• 2014 – Fort Collins scored 27.2/100 in Equity & Empowerment
Government Alliance for Racial Equity
• Partnership of the Haas Institute for a Fair & Inclusive Society at UC
Berkeley and the Center for Social Inclusion
National League of Cities
• Race, Equity and Leadership Initiative
ICMA
• “Promote the advancement of women in the profession and push the
issue of diversity and inclusiveness in all aspects of what we do.”
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CSU Model
• Faculty/Student findings
• On-campus vs. in the community needs
• Role of well-resourced, centralized leadership to address needs
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CSU
Veterans
Socioeconomic
Status
Disability
Cultures
First
Generation
Status
Religion
Race/
Ethnicity
National
Origin
Geographic
Background
Familial
Status
Gender
Identity/
Expression
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Questions to Consider
• How do we embrace and support inclusion within our community?
• How do we reconcile our desire to be world-class and innovative with
our current level of equity and inclusion?
• What role should the City as an organization play in the community’s
journey to increased equity and inclusion?
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Thank You
Darin Atteberry
Kristin Stephens
Gino Campana
Wade Troxell
Mary Ontiveros
Nalo Johnson
Janet Freeman
Sharon Thomas
Dianne Tjalkens
Mike Beckstead
Andrés Gavaldon
Tina Hopkins-Dukes
Beth Sowder
Doreen Kemp
Heidi Phelps
Katherine Martinez
Mike Chavez
Alma Vigo-Morales
Holly LeMasurier
Jacqueline Kozak-Thiel
Maureen McCarthy
Kent Robinson
Tyler Marr
Jeff Mihelich
Carrie Williams
Katie Ricketts
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