REDI Task Force

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In July 2021, the Savage City Council approved a resolution to charter a special Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Task Force to assist the City in developing an action plan to address race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The key objectives of the REDI Task Force are to:

  • Gain an understanding of community views and expectations on race equity using the input from participants who attended the previous community conversations on race events.
  • Share and explore existing DEI efforts and activities already occurring in Savage.
  • Review best practices in other communities.
  • Identify short and long-term goals and potential community partners.
  • Develop an action plan that includes outcomes and actions that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.
  • Provide opportunities for public review and input on the action plan.
  • Present the race equity action plan and recommendations to the City Council.



In July 2021, the Savage City Council approved a resolution to charter a special Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Task Force to assist the City in developing an action plan to address race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The key objectives of the REDI Task Force are to:

  • Gain an understanding of community views and expectations on race equity using the input from participants who attended the previous community conversations on race events.
  • Share and explore existing DEI efforts and activities already occurring in Savage.
  • Review best practices in other communities.
  • Identify short and long-term goals and potential community partners.
  • Develop an action plan that includes outcomes and actions that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.
  • Provide opportunities for public review and input on the action plan.
  • Present the race equity action plan and recommendations to the City Council.



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  • REDI Report Implementation Plan

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    This REDI Report Implementation Plan is the roadmap for how staff recommends implementing the REDI Task Force Report recommendations. The Community Equity Commission (CEC) is the advisory commission that is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the REDI Report recommendations. The draft implementation report was shared with the CEC one goal at a time in their commission meetings from March to July 2023. At the August 17, 2023 CEC meeting, the Commission recommended approval of the Implementation Plan. At the September 18, 2023, City Council meeting, Council will consider approving the plan.

    This REDI Report Implementation Plan is the roadmap for how staff recommends implementing the REDI Task Force Report recommendations. The Community Equity Commission (CEC) is the advisory commission that is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the REDI Report recommendations. The draft implementation report was shared with the CEC one goal at a time in their commission meetings from March to July 2023. At the August 17, 2023 CEC meeting, the Commission recommended approval of the Implementation Plan. At the September 18, 2023, City Council meeting, Council will consider approving the plan.

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  • REDI Update- Why the REDI Task Force is necessary

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    January 2022

    Three years ago, our Police Chief initiated a series of Community Conversations on Race to bring our police department, city officials, representatives from the schools, community members, and local businesses together for ongoing discussions to learn and share experiences on how issues of race play out in our community. The goal was to generate ways for our community to face race-related challenges. One outcome of those discussions was the creation of the REDI Task Force. REDI stands for race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The REDI Task Force is made up of a dedicated group of diverse residents who have volunteered to be community leaders and help us dismantle racism and build a stronger community. Since October, the REDI Task Force has met monthly to lay the foundation for the race equity action plan that will guide our ongoing race equity work. This work is not easy, and there is an urgency to move as quickly as possible to action.

    To be successful, this work must be collaborative and community-wide. So, the task force is building and expanding relationships with community partners like the school districts, neighboring communities, and local organizations to work together to create awareness and educate the community on this work. The task force is also meeting and learning from other cities that have successfully moved their race equity work forward. And they are planning opportunities for residents to review and add input on the plan. We remain committed to being a leader in race equity and inclusion to create a community where all residents feel welcome, safe, and connected. We hope that each of you feel invited and empowered to join us on this journey. For more information and updates on this work and opportunities to get involved, go to cityofsavage.com.

    January 2022

    Three years ago, our Police Chief initiated a series of Community Conversations on Race to bring our police department, city officials, representatives from the schools, community members, and local businesses together for ongoing discussions to learn and share experiences on how issues of race play out in our community. The goal was to generate ways for our community to face race-related challenges. One outcome of those discussions was the creation of the REDI Task Force. REDI stands for race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The REDI Task Force is made up of a dedicated group of diverse residents who have volunteered to be community leaders and help us dismantle racism and build a stronger community. Since October, the REDI Task Force has met monthly to lay the foundation for the race equity action plan that will guide our ongoing race equity work. This work is not easy, and there is an urgency to move as quickly as possible to action.

    To be successful, this work must be collaborative and community-wide. So, the task force is building and expanding relationships with community partners like the school districts, neighboring communities, and local organizations to work together to create awareness and educate the community on this work. The task force is also meeting and learning from other cities that have successfully moved their race equity work forward. And they are planning opportunities for residents to review and add input on the plan. We remain committed to being a leader in race equity and inclusion to create a community where all residents feel welcome, safe, and connected. We hope that each of you feel invited and empowered to join us on this journey. For more information and updates on this work and opportunities to get involved, go to cityofsavage.com.

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