City Groups & Initiatives

Performance Excellence

Focusing our resources on improving the quality of our services for our residents and employees.
Racial Equity & Social Justice

Establishing racial equity and social justice as a core principle in all decisions, policies, and functions of the City.
Neighborhood Resource Teams

Working to improve City services, equity, and quality of life in specific areas of the City.

BIPOC Care Team: This group explores and identifies ways to engage in individual and collective wellness, healing, and care of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) City staff.
Disability Resource Group: Celebrates diversity and discusses issues and challenges facing Disabled staff/staff with disabilities.
Gender Equity Team: Works to foster a more equitable workplace for employees of the City of Madison, regardless of gender and identity.
Latinx Community Engagement Team: Helps the City build trust and relationships with Spanish-speakers and members of the Latinx community. All members are bilingual in Spanish.
LGBTQIA+ Social: Connects, supports, and celebrates LGBTQIA+ staff. Membership is open to anyone who identifies under the queer and LGBTQIA+ umbrellas (including questioning).
Multicultural Affairs Committee: Seeks to foster a diverse and culturally inclusive workplace aligned with the City’s mission and values.