Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

"We recognize the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the accomplishment of our mission and hold it as a basic value to proactively engage and understand a variety of perspectives across all human differences. We seek to ensure respectful, fair treatment and full, equal access to opportunities and resources so all people may thrive and achieve their full potential. We believe every person’s voice adds value."

-- Approved by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners

The above statement statement of organizational values forms part of our statement of values,  developed to clearly identify not only the principles upon which Ottawa County organization is based, but the way in which it treats its employees and residents.

The vote to fund the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in early 2019 is to date, still the most important vote I have made on the Board; I will always be a vote to continue the important work this Office does both within our organization and throughout the Ottawa Community

You can read more about this vote here.