The city of Elk Grove is a diverse and vibrant community. We are committed to addressing issues of diversity, promoting diversity programs, providing guidance to create a more equitable, accessible, safe, welcoming and inclusive government and community. We are a city welcome to all.
The City of Elk Grove's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team for City employees is a voluntary group whose goal is to create a work environment that is enjoyable for each and every staff member, and one where the diversity reflects that of our community.
The scope of the City of Elk Grove Diversity and Inclusion Commission will focus around the three tenets of Education/Promotion, being Ambassadors, and providing Council feedback. Diversity is defined as the entire range of human differences that includes, but is not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, and national origin. Inclusion puts the concept of diversity into action by creating an environment of involvement, respect, and connection.
City Council Reports
- March 22, 2023 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update to the City Council for 2022
- May 11, 2022 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update to the City Council for 2021
- February 24, 2021 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update to the City Council for 2020
- March 25, 2020 - Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2019 Update to City Council
- April 10, 2019 - Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Update to City Council
- August 22, 2018 - Diversity Audit and Inclusion Strategy
Proclamations
Black History Month: Dr. Rex Fortune and Dr. Margaret Fortune
Women in Construction
Women's History Month: Samantha Tov
Women's History Month: Sarah Costa
Black History Month: Sam Starks
Black History Month: Sandra O. Poole
Women's History Month
Women in Construction
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Juneteenth
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Diversity Awareness Month
American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
White Cane Day Awareness Day
Hindu Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month| February | March | May | June |
|---|---|---|---|
 Black History Month |
 Women's History Month |
 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |
 Juneteenth |
| June | August | September | October |
 Pride Month |
 Diversity Awareness Month |
 Hispanic Heritage |
 Disability Awareness Month |
| October | November | ||
 White Cane Awareness Day |
 Filipino American History Month |
 Native American Heritage Month |
 Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month |
General Assistance Related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Helping Those in Need
Across the globe and close to home, people like us find themselves in devastating circumstances. From the war in Ukraine to California wildfires, families have been displaced from their homes and are in need of support like never before. Learn more.
Report Hate Crimes
To report a hate crime, call 9-1-1. To speak with an Elk Grove Police Department officer regarding a hate incident (not in progress), please call (916) 691-5246.
California vs Hate Network is a free hotline for all victims and witnesses of hate incidents and hate crimes to report anonymously and receive free support services.
Call 833-8-NO-HATE (or 833-866-4283) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or visit cavshate.org. After those hours you can all 211 to report a hate act. If there is present danger, call 911.
Our Community Stands United Against Racism
The Elk Grove City Council adopted a resolution condemning and combating hate violence, racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
Translation Services Available
The City is excited to announce a new tool to better serve residents with language interpretation needs. The service not only provides over-the-phone language translation assistance in over 100 languages, but also video translation in over 35 languages, including American Sign Language. This program is available for all City staff to utilize with customers and has a mobile device available to assist video translations at City Hall or in the field.
Additionally, elkgrovecity.org includes site-wide translation service provided by Google at the top right-hand side of every page translating the website to over 100 languages.
Contact
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | |
|---|---|
| Inclusion Leader Kara Reddig | Email or (916) 478-2249 |