Policy Applications of a Racial Equity Lens:
Creating More Equitable Policies for an Economically Vibrant Maryland
DATE/TIME/LOCATION:
November 15, 2019
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Newton White Mansion, Mitchellville, MD
ATTENDEES:
- MACo Members (County Elected Officials and County Staff) - FREE
- Legislators - FREE
- State or Municipal Government Officials and Employees - $35 per person
OBJECTIVE:
This event will focus on supporting policymakers in the following ways:
- Understanding the need
for and benefits of using a racial equity lens in creating more equitable
policies for Maryland;
- Authentically engaging
with communities (keeping connection above newsletters and fundraising
requests while still having a life. . .) and communities that have been
historically marginalized;
- Policy budgeting using a
Racial Equity Frame; and
- Highlighting County “Best Practices” in the areas of using a racial equity lens in policymaking; authentically.