Deputy Speaker questions DYCD racial equity plan budget implications
Deputy Speaker Williams asks about budgetary actions for racial equity goals. Chief Equity Officer Denise Ramirez explains goals are incorporated into operations, including capacity building and equity methodology integrated into RFPs.
Great.
Okay, Deputy Speaker, followed by Councilmember Epstein.
Thank you, Chair.
Oh, wait.
Oh, Deputy Speaker first, followed by you.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Hi.
I'm going to ask some questions about the racial equity plans.
Recently, the administration released a preliminary report on the plan.
The plan included input from many city agencies, including your own.
Could you just share with us if any of the goals that you have identified have any budgetary actions?
Yes.
Do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before this committee and respond honestly to council member questions?
Yes.
You may begin.
Good afternoon.
I'm Denise Ramirez, and I serve as the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer here at DYCD.
Yes, there are budget implications for our
goals and our strategies, but the way we've approached this is to incorporate it into our operations.
We have a goal on capacity building that's part of the budget for this year.
We have the equity methodology, which will be integrated into
the RFPs as we move forward.
So it is integrated into how we approach the work.