Fitchburg, WI Community Equity Advisory Committee 9-23-26

The Fitchburg, WI Community Equity Advisory Committee met on September 23, 2026, primarily to review and discuss the application of an equity rubric tool to the city's comprehensive housing plan. Committee members evaluated the plan using the rubric, identifying areas for improvement such as clearer equity outcomes, disaggregated data by demographic factors, enhanced community engagement metrics, and stronger accountability measures. They emphasized the importance of integrating the rubric early in the planning process to guide development and suggested offering training sessions for city staff and potential vendors involved in plan development. The committee proposed compiling their feedback into an executive summary with detailed appendices to avoid overwhelming city departments. Additionally, they discussed the potential for creating a public-facing equity dashboard to track progress over time. The meeting also touched on future agenda items, including exploring the need for a broader city non-discrimination ordinance beyond employment, and shared community event announcements. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussion highlighted policy and procedural considerations that could influence future procurement and planning processes related to equity in city projects.