Learn. Grow. EVOLVE. MRPA Race and Equity Advisory Committee Survey Results Compiled by Annie Olson, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and MRPA Race and Equity Advisory Committee
Has your staff participated in training on Race & Equity?
City of Richfield: Race and Equity Coordinator
Earlier this year, the MRPA Race and Equity Advisory Committee (REAC) released a survey to determine baseline information on race and equity work within member agencies. The survey was well received, as 38 MRPA members responded on behalf of their agencies. As promised the REAC is pleased to share the results which help to guide the efforts of the committee and the association as we continue to address race and equity in parks and recreation.
City of Rochester: City-wide position. Diversity Equity and Inclusion Director
Does your agency have a position specifically dedicated to Race & Equity work?
City of St. Louis Park: Race & Equity Manager
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City of Roseville: The City has a new position titled Equity Manager
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Total Responses: 38
City of Shakopee: Community Engagement Coordinator, is the Parks and Recreation Liaison
Yes - 24 (63.16%) No - 14 (36.84%)
Washington County: Equity and Training Manager
Does your agency could need help getting started on Race & Equity work? Yes
City of Woodbury: We have an established Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
No 0%
City of Robbinsdale: Community Engagement Coordinator
No
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Total Responses: 38 Yes - 13 (34.21%) No - 25 (65.79%)
Dakota County: Equity Coordinator
In Progress
City of Eagan: We currently have a committee devoted to Race, Equity and Inclusion
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Has your agency participated in the Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) program?
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Yes - 26 (70.27%) No - 11 (29.73%)
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City of Bloomington: Racial Equity Coordinator
City of Duluth: City of Duluth Human Rights Officer
20%
Total Responses: 37
Does your agency have a Racial Equity Action Plan (or something similar)?
If yes, what is the title of the position?
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Total Responses: 38 Yes - 8 (21.05%) No - 14 (44.74%) In Progress - 13 (34.21%)
Minneapolis Park Board: Outreach, Equity, and Inclusion Manager City of New Brighton: We will have a Race and Equity Coordinator by August of this year.
10 MINNESOTA Recreation and Parks • www.mnrpa.org
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Total Responses: 35 Yes - 9 (25.71%) No - 26 (74.29%)
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