Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

At their March 14, 2022 meeting, the Town Council established the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (DEI Committee).  The Committee will meet as often as it determines necessary to complete its work.

The DEI Committee is charged with the following objectives:

• Develop and articulate the Town’s goals and expectations for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community;
• Evaluate the Comprehensive Plan, existing ordinances, master plans, goals, and policies for opportunities and barriers to achieving the Town’s DEI goals and expectations; and
• Recommend action steps to the Council which may include guidance for developing the Comp Plan update, revisions to ordinances and policies, procedures for evaluating new ordinances and policies, establishing a standing DEI Committee, and other actions that will advance the Town’s efforts to achieve its DEI goals and expectations.

Latest Updates

At their July 11, 2022 meeting, the Town Council held a Special Meeting to share their statement about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Kittery.

To watch the full video from the July 11, 2022 Town Council Special Meeting, please click here.