Fitchburg, WI Community Equity Advisory Committee 3-25-26

The Fitchburg, WI Community Equity Advisory Committee met on March 25, 2026, primarily to discuss updates on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including calendar programming for community events and the use of equity assessment tools for city planning. The committee reviewed a draft rubric designed to evaluate city plans for equity outcomes and discussed strategies for engaging city department heads to better integrate equity considerations into their work. Additionally, the committee deliberated on recognizing local businesses, specifically Fitchburg Family Pharmacy, for their leadership in equity-related community efforts, considering options such as mayoral letters or inclusion in the annual mayoral awards. No direct procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were made during this meeting, but the committee focused on advisory roles and policy guidance related to equity in city operations and community engagement.