Consideration and Adoption: Flagstaff's Lived Black Experience Strategic Plan

The Flagstaff Black CommUNITY Coalition has completed the six community (virtual) forums and a series of small, social distanced focus groups. The virtual forums and focus groups were designed to provide us with information regarding the Black Lived Experience of Flagstaff residents.
 
The virtual forums and focused groups covered the following topics:

1. Social & Criminal Justice
2. Black Representation & Preservation
3. Black Youth Perspectives & Concerns
4. Black Economic Inclusion & Impact
5. Race, Space and Segregation
6. Mental & Behavioral Health

The attached document is the result of that work titled, Flagstaff’s Lived Black Experience: A Forgotten People Forging a Path Forward”.

There are potential financial impacts as the Plan recommendations are considered and implemented. 

There are potential policy impacts as the Plan recommendations are considered and implemented. 

Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Inclusive & Engaged Community

• Facilitate & foster diversity & inclusivity, including support of anti-racist policies & practices
• Enhance community involvement, education & regional partnerships to strengthen the level of public trust

Livable Community

• Create a welcoming community through partnerships, resilient neighborhoods, & civic engagement
• Support regional partners which provide equitable & inclusive educational opportunities for Flagstaff residents of all ages

The City Council received a presentation and discussed the Plan on November 24, 2020.