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Discussion regarding the creation of the City of Lee’s Summit Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
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Issue/Request: The understanding of perspective and diversity of thought is critical to the future success of the City of Lee’s Summit and the community. In order to fully benefit from our differences as a Lee’s Summit community, we must strive to create a culture of inclusion and openness to all participants who have a desire to contribute their energy and ideas to our community. We need to assess the current state of diversity and inclusion, both actual and perceptions thereof, for the City and the community. Determining the state of diversity and inclusion, it is then necessary to develop a planning framework along with achievable, measurable actions to improve such diversity and inclusion within the scope of the City’s powers and authority.
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Mayor Bill Baird