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STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS BELONGING

Three strategies and 13 actions have been identified to support Belonging in Morgan Hill, along with potential partnerships needed to support the best implementation of actions.

One of the strategies focuses on improving visibility of the Hispanic/Latinx Community, while the second is associated with empowering this Community to have a stronger voice. The last strategy focuses on City Hall’s culture to improve allyship in the workplace. Creating a workplace environment where employees use their voice to support others reduces discrimination and bias, makes people feel valued and respected, and increases productivity and engagement.

STRATEGY 1.A:

IMPROVE VISIBILITY OF HISPANIC/LATINX COMMUNITY

Celebrate diversity by encouraging cultural events. Encourage belonging through art that celebrates diversity. 1 2 3

Praise Hispanic/Latinx faces of Morgan Hill and showcase their presence, culture, and contributions.

STRATEGY 1.B:

STRATEGY 1.C:

EMPOWER THE SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE AUTONOMY AND EQUITY OF VOICE

CREATE AN ACTIVE ALLYSHIP WORKPLACE CULTURE AT CITY HALL

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Raise awareness of unconscious biases, systematic inequities, and the importance of belonging and allyship.

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Prevent discrimination and promote inclusivity through values campaigns and skills training.

Implement a Leadership Academy to educate, train, and build leadership skills.

Foster a sense of Community through team-building, employee resource groups, and mentorship.

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Engage working families at cultural, faith-based, retail, and Community hubs.

Continuously update hiring policies and review benefits with a lens to prevent discrimination and bias.

Offer childcare, food, and incentives to encourage engagement.

Invest in translation and interpretation services and culturally appropriate marketing programming.

Make City Hall more welcoming and inclusive by implementing signage that celebrates diversity.

Collaborate with the Police Department, Code Compliance, and other enforcement agencies to build trust.

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ELEVATE Morgan Hill

ELEVATE Morgan Hill

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