We are committed to addressing past and ongoing harm and obstacles certain communities face within our government systems. To learn more, read our Equity Resolution(Link downloads document).
What is equity?
Equity results from fairness and justice in public policy. We believe equity will exist when everyone in Washington County can:
- Participate fully in economic vitality
- Access services and resources
- Reach their full potential
What is inclusion?
Inclusion is welcoming and supporting the active engagement and participation of diverse people in Washington County’s decision-making processes and outcomes.
Our Equity Goal
Our equity and inclusion goal is to involve all who live in Washington County – particularly people living with lower incomes; people living with disabilities; Hispanic/Latinx, Pacific Islander, African, Black, Indigenous, Asian and other people of color; and people who do not speak English as their primary language – in this public process.
LUT is committed to:
Supporting complete, equitable and welcoming urban unincorporated and rural communities through planning and permitting services that balance growth, housing needs and economic goals with safety and natural resources; farm and forest land protection; and by planning, building and maintaining a safe and connected County-managed transportation system.
LUT does this by improving internal systems, enhancing staff capabilities and capacity, providing excellent service, ensuring transparent and inclusive community engagement and enhancing collaboration with other County departments and other partners.
Resources
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Action Plan (2021)
- Equity in Roadway Safety(Link is external) Federal Highway Administration
- Community Engagement Spectrum(Link downloads document) Washington County
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Compliance Plan(Link downloads document) (2021) Washington County
- Leading with Race Report(Link is external) (2019)
- Metro Equity Focus Areas(Link is external) mapping
- Regional Equity Atlas(Link is external) mapping
- TriMet Equity Focus Area(Link is external) mapping
- US DOT Transportation Disadvantaged Census Tract(Link is external) mapping
Related
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equity, Inclusion & Community Engagement
Contact(s)
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| Name:
Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
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Title:
Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
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| Name:
Melissa De Lyser
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Title:
Public Affairs and Communications Manager
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