Our Vision:
Committed to leading the way as a resource by making a difference for all citizens, employees and visitors in the City of Gainesville.
Our Mission :
To ensure equal opportunity/equal access to employment, housing, public accommodations and credit within the Gainesville city limits; and equal opportunity/equal access to employment, programs, services, activities, and facilities of the City of Gainesville without regard to an individuals sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, color, age, disability or gender identity. To work to ensure the city’s workforce is diverse and well trained on equal opportunity related matters.
Dismantling Racism Study Circles/Action Forum
Do you want to make a difference? This is your chance to help improve racial equality for every citizen in Gainesville. The Office of Equal Opportunity, along with the Dismantling Racism Change Team, invites you to participate in the Dismantling Racism Study Circles. The circles will consist of groups of 10 citizens who meet on a weekly basis to discuss race, racism, and race relations in the community. For Study Circle application and more information, please click here.
City of Gainesville Honored with Cultural Diversity Award
The City of Gainesville was recently named National Runner-Up for the National League of Cities' City Cultural Diversity Awards competition. The competition is designed to recognize cities for implementing quality and innovative programs in communities to enhance and promote cultural diversity. Please click here for additional information.