Making SLO a More Welcoming Place to All
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Land Acknowledgement  

We acknowledge that the land on which the City sits carries the heritage and culture of the Indigenous Peoples of San Luis Obispo County, which includes the Salinan Tribe and the Yak titʸu titʸu Yak tiłhini Northern Chumash tribe. We honor the Indigenous Communities' connection to the territories and respect the land on which we live and learn. As we continue to build community on these territories, we must keep in mind de-colonization and recognition expands beyond statements. Acknowledgment by itself is a small gesture and becomes meaningful when coupled with authentic relationship and informed action.

City Council Vision Statement

The City of San Luis Obispo is a dynamic community embracing its future while respecting its past with core values of civility, sustainability, inclusivity, regionalism, partnership, and resiliency.

About the Office of DEI
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leads in supporting organizational initiatives rooted in advancing San Luis Obispo’s effort to be a more inclusive and equitable community and organization for all residents, community members, and visitors alike. The Office of DEI leads various community efforts through collaboration with community partners to provide services through grant programs addressing key needs of various communities, and offering learning and educational opportunities to build and foster a sense of belonging for all. The Office of DEI staff is responsible for collaborating with City leadership to create, coordinate, and manage DEI programs and initiatives that foster opportunities for education, inclusion, and belonging within the community.  
DEI Statement

The City of San Luis Obispo values diversity, promotes equity and belonging, actively denounces all forms of bigotry and believes that both in value and practice San Luis Obispo can be a place where all individuals* are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion. The City is dedicated to building a community and government in which diversity is celebrated, inclusion and equity are embedded in policy, and all members of the public are represented to ensure San Luis Obispo is a place all can thrive.

*All individuals refer to all cultures, national origins, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, pregnancy statuses, racial and ethnic identities, linguistic backgrounds and languages, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, and spiritual/religious beliefs.

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