Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Work Session # 1.
ITEM TITLE: 5:15 PM- Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Work Session
SUMMARY: City staff and partners to present on the quarterly
accomplishments and actions of Inclusive Dubuque.
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Work Session
DATE: April 12, 2016
Human Rights Director Kelly Larson is transmitting information for the Inclusive
Dubuque Quarterly Work Session.
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TO: Mike Van Milligan, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Larson, Human Rights Department Director
DATE: April 12, 2016
RE: Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Work Session
A work session has been scheduled for the evening of April 18, 2016, for the purpose of
providing an Inclusive Dubuque quarterly update to the Council. This memo provides a
written background of Inclusive Dubuque accomplishments as a supplement to the
Monday evening presentation.
Background
Launched in 2013, Inclusive Dubuque is a local network of leaders from faith, labor,
education, business, nonprofit, and government committed to a common cause: a
community where all people feel respected, valued, and engaged. The network began
informally in early 2012 with less than a dozen community organizations and
businesses beginning a conversation about the need for a collaborative effort around
inclusion and equity in Dubuque. Today, the network consists of over 50 organizations
and individual community members. Partners gather monthly to share their
perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion in Dubuque, to learn from one another,
and to connect with each other on projects. The network also works to identify
opportunities through data collection and dialogue, and to take action on those
opportunities.
The Inclusive Dubuque vision is to have a community where people feel respected,
valued, and engaged. Partners are committed to supporting an equitable and inclusive
culture to meet the economic and cultural needs of our diverse community. As a
network, Inclusive Dubuque organizes people around the vision, identifies opportunities,
and takes action to move us closer to our vision.
Inclusive Dubuque strives to operate using the concept of collective impact. Partners
within the network come together around a common agenda, identify a set of shared
measures, continuously communicate with one another, identify a backbone
organization to keep everyone organized, and then each contribute what they do best in
the form of mutually reinforcing activities designed to move the needle on the shared
measures.
Inclusive Dubuque Network — Accomplishments this Quarter:
One of the first major projects undertaken by Inclusive Dubuque over the past year has
been the development of an equity profile - an extensive process to discover how
diverse groups are affected by various systems in our community that impact economic
wellbeing, housing, education, health, safe neighborhoods, transportation, and arts &
culture.
The process of developing a community equity profile included numerous components
and spanned February through October 2015. While a portion of the process involved
gathering readily available quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Census, we
intentionally supplemented this with community surveys, community dialogue sessions,
and facilitator training. Inclusive Dubuque also implemented a thorough marketing &
communication plan. The surveys, dialogue sessions, facilitator training, and
associated marketing have served a purpose beyond data collected, as they have
helped to catalyze a larger community conversation about equity issues that extends
beyond those of us working in a professional capacity. The hope is that this will
encourage ongoing input and actions by community members.
Working groups have been established around each of the core areas of the equity
profile: economic wellbeing, housing, health, education, neighborhood safety, Arts &
Culture, and transportation. Over 90 community members are participating in these
groups. In November and December, the Government Alliance on Race and Equity, the
Campaign for Grade Level Reading, and the City of Dubuque partnered to bring Dan
Duncan with the Results Leadership Group to Dubuque to work with City and
community partners to begin applying results based accountability thinking to equity
profile action planning efforts. Since that time, each working group has applied Results
Based Accountability (RBA) to identify a community-wide result (or outcome) for their
focus area and key indicators that can assist us in tracking our progress over time. Dan
Duncan will be returning to Dubuque on April 28 and 29 to continue working with the
network partners. Detailed information on working group progress is available on-line at
http://inclusivedbg.org/workinq-groups/. A brief update also will be provided at the work
session.
City as a Network Partner— Accomplishments this Quarter:
Intentional efforts have been made inside the organization to engage City staff in the
Inclusive Dubuque efforts as well. The monthly newsletters, snapshots, and weekly e-
mails to network partners are shared throughout City departments, and several City
staff are serving on Inclusive Dubuque Working groups.
A core team of staff from within the City organization has developed a template for
department level equity plans and is in the process of developing proposed outcomes,
indicators, and performance measures that can be used by departments to develop
strategies and track their progress. The indicators and performance measures being
proposed include disaggregating data by race, as data collected during the equity profile
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and concerns raised by the Voluntary Compliance Agreement demonstrate the need for
a targeted focus on race at the current time. Departments are being encouraged to
develop equity plans around three goals: 1) advancing racial equity by recruiting and
retaining a diverse workforce within their departments; 2) advancing racial equity by
ensuring their department's services are delivered in equitable ways; and 3) advancing
racial equity by partnering with others to impact priorities identified by Inclusive
Dubuque.
In March of this year, the National League of Cities awarded a first-place award to the
City of Dubuque as part of the 2016 National League of Cities (NLC) City Cultural
Diversity Awards. The City of Dubuque was recognized for the role City Council and
staff played in supporting Inclusive Dubuque through significant leadership and financial
support, and successful efforts to engage a diverse group of staff and residents in the
initiative.
Actions by Other Network Partners
Each network partner determines how they can contribute to the Inclusive Dubuque
vision by "doing what they do best." A few examples of early actions of other network
partners will be provided by those partners as part of the work session presentation.
Action Requested
This memo is background for the work session on April 18 and is being provided for
your information. No action is requested.
cc: Eric Dregne, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Community Foundation
Katrina Ferren-Eller, Inclusive Dubuque Coordinator, Community Foundation
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Connecting People * Strengthening Community
Inclusive Dubuque is a local network of community leaders
from faith, labor, education and government dedicated to
advancing justice and social equity in our community.
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DubuqueInctusive Network Partners
365ink Operation New View
4 the People, Inc. John Deere Dubuque Works
Alliant Energy Julien's Journal
Boy Scouts of America Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Children of Abraham Loras College
City of Dubuque LULAC
Clarke University Medical Associates
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Mercy Medical Center
D5 Mississippi River Museum
Diamond Jo Casino Multicultural Family Center
Diversity Focus Mystique Casino
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce NAACP - Dubuque Branch
Dubuque Area Congregations United NAMI Dubuque
Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Northeast Iowa Community College
Dubuque Area Labor Management Council Opening Doors - Maria House/Teresa Shelter
Dubuque Community School District Progressive Processing LLC
Dubuque Community YMCA and YWCA Project Concern
Dubuque Franciscans Prudential
Dubuque Racing Association Sisters of Charity, BVM
Dubuque Museum of Art St. Mark Youth Enrichment
Everyday Democracy Surdna Foundation
Government Alliance on Race and Equity The Grand Opera House
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation TH Media
Helping Services of Northeast Iowa United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States
Hillcrest Family Services UnityPoint Finley Hospital
IBM University of Dubuque
Interactivity Foundation University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Wartburg Seminary
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Inclusive Dubuque
1 . Organizes people
• Inclusive Dubuque network
• Community members
2 . Identifies opportunities
• Community equity profile
• Results Based Accountability
3 . Takes action to challenge and change social
and economic structures
• Working groups
• Equity action plan
• Strengthening the network
Community Equity Profile
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Strong community participation :
COMMUNITY 1 , 995 24
ENGAGEMENT Community members Facilitators have been
completed online surveys trained as of July 1
Community 584 305
60 dialogues have
been held Community members Community members have
attended dialogues signed up to stay connected
Community Equity Profile
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Working Groups
• Over 90 participants are involved in working groups .
• Housing, transportation, health , economic
wellbeing, education, thriving/ safe neighborhoods,
and arts and culture
• Groups are establishing their population result and
indicators, and will be using collective impact and
collaboration with other groups to move the equity
and inclusion needle in their focus areas.
6 Health Equity Working Group
• Purpose
• Membership
• Data Sources
• Process
Health 1uity Working Group
Preliminary Findings :
• Access to mental health services
• Central information source
• Affordable options for health and wellness
• Gaps in substance abuse services
Result:
There is safe, affordable, and accessible housing for all .
Indicators:
1 . % of population that owns a home
2 . % of population paying more than 30% of income on
housing (cost burden )
3 . % of neighborhoods that are affordable
4. # of homeless
5 . % of homes with housing problems ( HUD)
6 . % of vacant homes by neighborhood
FM Economic Wellbeing
Result :
Every individual has equitable opportunity to
reach their full potential that leads to equitable
life outcomes.
Education
Result:
A community-wide system that supports educational success
that leads to equitable life outcomes.
Indicators:
1 . Less barriers to this community wide system that leads to
educational success
2. Career path employment
3 . Increase engagement (orgs in the community) with
participating in educational opportunities, volunteer hours
4. HS grad rates 4college grad
5. Access to the Internet
Arts and Culture
Result:
All people are empowered to engage comfortably in experiencing,
developing, and expressing creativity, their own and that of others.
Indicators:
1 . % of groups who participate in arts and culture events
2. % of new participants in events from different groups
3 . % or # of new creations/events
4. % of groups aware of where to find arts and culture information
5. # or % of events reflective of groups in the community
6. # or % of arts and culture events used as an intervention to
community problems
L Transportation
Result:
All who live in Dbq have access to bus stops, sidewalks, or shared use paths
within a 5 minute (quarter mile) walk at all times.
Possible Indicators:
1 . Increased ridership of the Jule
2. Less cars on the road
3. Less parking permits
4. # of bike racks in the city
5. # of bikes on a bus
6. # of people using the trails
7. # of miles of bike lanes, shared roads
8. Policy knowledge (everyone knows the bike rules)
ThrivinglSafe Neighborhoods
Result:
In a thriving and safe neighborhood, all residents accept shared
responsibility for the wellbeing of their neighborhood .
Indicators:
1 . Basic needs are met, including food, shelter, work,
greenspace, health, education, etc.
2. Community leaders (advocates) who are representative of the
neighborhood .
3 . Clean and well maintained
4. Positive outside perception of neighborhood (all feel welcome
to go there)
5. Low crime rate
The Network @ Work
Sharon Covey: Restorative Strategies
Matt Daughenbaugh : Safe Zone Training/ Generational Concerns
Peter Smith : UD recruitment and retention
Erin VanLaningham : Cultural Competency Honors Program
Pauline Chilton : 4 the People
Stacia McDermott: Children of Abraham
Art Roche: Marshallese Project
Kelly Larson : City of Dubuque
LORAS COLLEGE HONORS
PROGRAM
Dr. Erin VanLaningham, Director
• Fosters Independent, Creative Research beyond Academic Majors
• Provides experiences that cultivate skills professional, community ties, real world
problems
• 3 year interdisciplinary group project (14 projects, approximately 60 students)
• Community Based partnerships
o Non-profits, schools, businesses, community groups
• Cultural Training and Experiences
• Sample Projects:
1). Sustainable Dubuque Grant: Dual Flush Toilet Converters
2). Maker Space Technology and Youth Education (Carnegie Stout Library Grant)
3). Mental Health and Middle School Youth (Mazzuchelli Middle School)
4). Solar Power/Loras College, Veterans Issues, STEM Education, Dream Park for Special
Needs Kids
4 THE PEOPLE
Supports solutions for enhancing the
quality of life for diverse communities.
ABOUT SAFE PASSAGE: SAFE PASSAGE KEY BENEFITS:
Military veterans — Building positive relationships
to serve as mentors, between students and caring adults
stand at bus stops, — Reduce opportunities for violence
and ride public — Safer healthier neighborhoods
buses with students — Students excelling academically
in order to mitigate and showing improved attendance
and prevent
violence among — Helping veterans pay down student
children and teens. loan or medical debt
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Mission Statement:
Dubuque's Children of Abraham creates an
atmosphere of civic life that builds inter-religious
solidarity, cooperation, and friendship. It does so
through regular monthly topical conversations,
service, activities, education outreach, and
expressions of cross-cultural hospitality in sacred
spaces.
Children of Abraham Conversations: (Thursdays at fpm)
• September 17: Angels, Demons, and Jinn — Loras College
• October 15: Scripture Study — Qur'an — Wartburg Seminary
• November 19: The Purpose of Life — Temple Beth-EI
• January 28: Scripture Study — Torah — Clarke University
• February 18: Coming of Age — Tri-State Islamic Center
• March 10: Scripture Study — Bible — University of Dubuque
• April 21: Faces of our Faiths — St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 1199 Main St
Children of Abraham Activities & Hospitality Festivals:
• September 27: Peace/Anti Gun Violence Rally - UD Blades Chapel
Speakers include Rev. Jeremy Brigham
• September 29: Sukkoth — Tuesday. Temple Beth EI at 5:30pm includes dinner.
• October 24 (in conjunction with Make-a-Difference Day): 10th of Muharram.
• January 31: Songs of the Soul: an Interfaith Celebration of Chant, Sinsinawa
Mounds, 3 pm.
• April 10: Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers, Wartburg Seminary, 5:30 pm.
To learn more about Children of
Abraham :
• www.cofabraham .org
• https ://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=sHWg4Xfmwk
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• Bok Eddos (Community Health Workers)
• Improved interpretation/translation
• Advocacy for improved benefits
City of Dubuque
• Results Based Accountability
• Department equity plans:
- Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
- Delivering services in equitable ways
- Partnering to impact Inclusive Dubuque
priorities
" People need to play an active role in
addressing the issues that affect their lives . "
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