High Point Ward 1 Councilmember Cyril Jefferson says for the city to move forward it has to address diversity and inclusion. | Photo Courtesy of High Point
High Point Ward 1 Councilmember Cyril Jefferson says for the city to move forward it has to address diversity and inclusion. | Photo Courtesy of High Point
As communities across the U.S. face protests about racial inequality, High Point policymakers are moving forward with plans to make diversity an important part of the community.
“As we look to revitalize, as we look to renew as we look to reinvigorate ourselves with purpose and with passion, we want to ensure that’s what included in there is a way forward for all of our citizens,” Ward 1 Council member Cyril Jefferson told Fox Channel 8 in June.
In May, High Point's proposed city budget included funding for a new position called a diversity, inclusion and equity specialist, which moved forward at the June 1 meeting, Fox Channel 8 reported.
“As we’re making decisions about High Point’s future, we include this component in it, it’s just as important as anything else,” Jefferson told Fox Channel 8.
Ward 4 Council member Wesley Hudson told Fox Channel 8 the effort will make all citizens feel included.
“We wanted to make sure that every citizen in High Point wanted to make sure they felt included, at the table, that they were heard, that they were respected and that they have the same opportunities as everyone else,” Hudson told Fox Channel 8. “It has always been on our mind, it has always been a focus, but this year it has become foremost in our goals."
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