DEI Task Force
To demonstrate Wellesley’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and help establish Wellesley as a more welcoming and inclusive town for all individuals, the Select Board office has created the Wellesley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative. The goal of this initiative is to chart a path for the deliberate work needed to be more inclusive and equitable as we make decisions and interact as a community.
Equity Audit
In April 2023, the DEI Task Force successfully proposed an Anti-Racism and Anti-Bias Resolution to Annual Town Meeting which included an appropriation of $100,000 to complete an equity audit for the Town. The equity audit is intended to be a broad study that assesses all aspects of equity – race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, color, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, socioeconomic status, or other socio-culturally significant factors. The Select Board staff is currently working with the task force to develop a request for proposals for a consultant to conduct the audit.
For more information, read the Equity Audit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).