Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The City of Golden Valley is committed to delivering high-quality, responsive services to ensure the community remains vibrant and welcoming for all.

The City recognizes that historical and present disparities perpetuated by its structures, policies, and procedures have burdened different people, particularly within Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. Consequently, the City is committed to transforming local government to dismantle barriers, provide resources, and enhance opportunities for all residents and visitors.

The City's equity work is guided by the following principles:

  • clarity in language, goals, and measures is vital to effective equitable principles
  • equity-mindedness is a guiding paradigm for language and action
  • equitable practices and policies are designed to engage at differences in the context of community
  • creating equity involves constantly learning, analyzing data, and challenging assumptions
  • equity must be enacted as a pervasive institutional- and department-wide principle.

Some examples of this work in action include:

All voices and perspectives will help the City be present, vulnerable, and committed to action. To get involved, email the City Manager's Department.