Racial Equity
The commissioners’ commitment to racial equity is rooted in the need for nondiscriminatory justice and the understanding that our country is not yet living up to some of its highest ideals, such as that people’s chances of success in the world should be based on their character, their work ethic, and their big ideas. A child’s future should not be determined by their zip code, skin color or religion, or by how much money their parents have, and good intentions aren’t enough to make the change. Equity work is about erasing disparities, and requires affirmative, systematic, and forward-thinking action.