The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) in partnership with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) launched the first-ever regional learning cohort of local government staff to advance racial equity and opportunities for all.

This year, the City of Greenbelt will participate in the year-long program with more than 100 managers and staff from 11 jurisdictions, comprising the District of Columbia, Fairfax County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Loudoun County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Charles County, City of Takoma Park, City of Gaithersburg, and City of College Park.

The new program will help local governments advance racial equity in four main areas:

1. Public safety and court services
2. Community development, planning, zoning, and housing
3. Transportation and mobility
4. Governing and business, procurement, human resources, and leadership and workforce development

By the end of the program, participants will develop a racial equity action plan that will help normalize conversations about race and implement new policies and practices that advance racial equity in their jurisdictions

To learn more about GARE, visit here.

Greenbelts Participation in Advancing Racial Equity in the DMV Region Presentation - 1/24/2022