Stoughton Council forms task force on diversity, equity and inclusion

Seeking to make the city a welcoming, inclusive home for all, the Common Council approved last week creating a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force to come up with a strategic plan by next year on ways to do just that.

At its Tuesday, Jan. 25 meeting, the council voted to create the group, which is tasked to “develop strategies to help the city build stronger relationships with diverse communities.”

“Through engagement and listening, the task force will identify issues and barriers that may limit members of our community from full participation in civic life,” the resolution read. “Acting as a community voice, the task force will prepare and present a DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity) Strategic Plan detailing recommended actions the City may engage in to help ensure Stoughton is welcoming to all.”...