Celebrate: First Kansas City Chief Equity Officer Hired!!!

And so . . .

At the end of the work week, TKC celebrates an accomplishment for 12th & Oak. 

KANSAS CITY EQUITY CHIEF MIGHT SAVE CITY HALL!!!

At the very least . . . Council lady Melissa Robinson helped to craft this new position because so many former employees successfully sue KCMO for workplace discrimination. In fact, a great many financial advisers recommend lawsuits against 12th & Oak as a viable investment strategy in order to secure retirement funds. 

Cynical souls might ask: What does this job do for taxpayers???

"This new position will create a more diverse and equitable City Hall"

That sounds fun. 

Can they accomplish this important task whilst fixing potholes and picking up the trash on time??? 

We can only hope. 

Here's more of the job description . . .

"Lead efforts to review and revise policies which will promote equity and equality within Kansas City's internal structure and throughout the city. This includes regular collaboration with internal departments and the leadership of a task force established by the City Manager to ensure that the city is using innovative approaches to address race and equity."

Though this comes with many technical steps, “willingness to understand what is needed, be intentional in all efforts to learn from stakeholders, and work transparently to implement culturally responsive evidence-based actionable progress is key,” McCullough explains.

“To sustain a transformative and equitable city culture, cultivating trusting relationships is imperative, because everyone—no matter their position—is essential!”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Chief Equity Officer Hired

Kansas City is proud to announce the city's first Chief Equity Officer, LaDonna McCullough. This new position will provide City Hall with dedicated leadership to focus on equity, inclusion, and diversity. In this new position, McCullough will lead efforts to review and revise policies which will promote equity and equality within Kansas City's internal structure and throughout the city.