Number
071425
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HAMILTON
Title
Resolution supporting the efforts of the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities and reaffirming the City of Milwaukee's commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of the community.
Analysis
This resolution:
1. Supports the efforts of the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities to build inclusive communities through increased citizen participation and engagement, while promoting equal opportunity and fairness.
2. Reaffirms the City of Milwaukee's commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of the community and pledges active efforts to achieve that goal.
Body
Whereas, The Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities, an effort led by the National League of Cities, unites city leaders who are working to support such issues as racial justice and inclusionary zoning as well as those who celebrate the diversity of race, religion and culture to build communities that are accepting and representative of the differences among citizens; and
Whereas, Increased involvement by a wider representation of citizens in governmental activities will also be a hallmark of these inclusive communities; and
Whereas, The Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities seeks to:
1. Raise awareness and focus attention on the importance and value of inclusive communities.
2. Motivate other cities and towns to make a public commitment to building inclusive communities.
3. Provide support to local officials in focused efforts around affordable housing, race and ethnic relations, and equal citizen participation in community decision-making.
4. Share valuable insights, experiences and lessons learned among participating cities and towns.
5. Recognize, publicize and celebrate the work of cities and towns that have joined the Partnership for Inclusive Communities.
; and
Whereas, A growing number of cities across the United States have joined the Partnership for Inclusive Communities to build inclusive communities through committed efforts to increase citizen participation and engagement, while promoting equal opportunity and fairness; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee is committed to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of the community; and
Whereas, Local elected officials can and should lead the way forward in making inclusiveness a priority in America's cities and towns; and
Whereas, The National League of Cities has invited local officials to join the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities and to make a commitment to building more inclusive communities in their own cities and towns; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City of Milwaukee supports the efforts of the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities, reaffirms the City's commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of the community, pledges active efforts to achieve that goal and urges all Milwaukeeans to join together to support these efforts.
Drafter
TWM:mbh
LRB08043-1
1/29/2008