PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Mayor’s Office has published a progress report, shedding light on key investments and initiatives aimed at advancing equitable and inclusive growth in Philadelphia. The report tracks significant milestones achieved under the Kenney administration from 2016 to 2023.
“We are dedicated to making Philadelphia a better place for all who live here,” said Mayor Jim Kenney. “Our efforts have made City government more diverse, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all its residents, businesses, and communities.”
Major highlights outlined in the report include:
- The implementation of 11 Executive Orders that transformed City government to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in Philadelphia.
- Philadelphia’s official designation as a Certified Welcoming city by Welcoming America, becoming the largest city in the nation to hold this title.
- The inception of a comprehensive Inclusive Growth Strategy, fostering equitable economic growth across communities in Philadelphia.
- The establishment of the Workforce Diversity Dashboard and Philadelphia’s Racial Equity Strategy Dashboard, two tools offering transparency around the composition of the City’s workforce and departments’ efforts to eliminate racial disparities.
- The creation of the first Disability Characteristics Map, leveraging U.S. Census data to track disability statistics for various areas of Philadelphia and improve accessibility, outreach, and services.
- The expansion of the City’s budget process to include racial equity questionnaires, community engagement sessions, and input from residents and City employees to identify top racial equity priorities and inform decisions about the City’s operating costs and long-term investments.
This equitable growth progress report is part of a series highlighting the progress the Kenney administration has made on vital issues shaping Philadelphia’s future. It offers recommendations to sustain this work and is available online for public viewing.
Mayor Kenney further added, “Our diversity is our greatest strength, and I am confident that the initiatives outlined in this report have made a significant impact towards ensuring equity and inclusion in Philadelphia’s local policies, City services, public investments, and economic growth.”
The report serves as a testament to the Kenney administration’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive city, aiming to bring about equitable growth for all Philadelphians.
Check out the online report on equitable growth here.
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