Racial & Social Justice

City of Somerville FY22 Budget

Mission Statement

The office of Racial and Social Justice is the City's leading department in equity work and collaborates with city departments, constituents and stakeholders to eliminate the institutional and structural systems that create racial inequities, social disparities and injustices.

Personal Services Changes

The Racial & Social Justice Department is new for FY22.


Proposed staff are listed below along with projected hire dates.

Ordinary Maintenance Changes

The Racial & Social Justice Department is new for FY22.

FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress


GOAL 1: Develop Strategic Plan for the next three years.

GOAL 2: Identify services and operations for the department.

GOAL 3: Develop content for Community and stakeholder communication.

GOAL 4: Develop a database that will inform the work to eliminate institutional and structural racism and its intersections.

GOAL 5: Develop Task Force and plan for:

  • Reimaging Policing
  • Civilian Oversight
  • Digital Bridge Initiative

FY22 Budget

Personnel Listing