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<br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org
<br />of demonstrated commitment to inclusion, dating back to December 15,1941 when, following the
<br />bombing of Pearl Harbor, the City Council passed a resolution stating, in part:
<br />“WHEREAS, the United States of America is now engaged in an all-out war against Japan,
<br />Germany, Italy and their allied nations, but not against loyal and patriotic citizens whose
<br />antecedents came from those countries; and
<br />“WHEREAS, our Government guarantees safeguards of law to all racial groups, the very
<br />foundation of American liberty being tolerance for all races and creeds as long as they are
<br />loyal to this nation…
<br />“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Redwood City hereby urges
<br />citizens to be tolerant, fair and just in their attitude toward and treatment of these racial
<br />groups.”
<br />More recently, on February 13, 2017, Redwood City formally recognized its membership in the
<br />Welcoming Cities and Counties Initiative with the passage of a resolution which stated, in part: “the City
<br />of Redwood City seeks to help people, families, and institutions thrive and to value the contributions of all
<br />members of the community including newcomers and immigrants.” The City Council has routinely adopted
<br />proclamations for United Against Hate Week and in recognition of a broad range of annual celebrations
<br />and recognitions that have proclaimed the City’s support for honoring and protecting every individual
<br />regardless of race, creed, color, sex, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
<br />Furthermore, on August 10, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution reaffirming the City’s commitment
<br />to equity and civil rights, which stated in part:
<br />“WHEREAS, members of the City Council believe in the values of equity, equal justice and
<br />equal opportunity, and are dedicated to diversity, inclusion and equal justice as core parts
<br />of who we are and what we stand for, and we recognize that we can always do better; and…
<br />“WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of government to serve and protect all residents and to
<br />uphold their civil rights so that all members of our community feel safe…
<br />“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED…We will have the conviction that we are all equal,
<br />practicing equal treatment of others on a daily basis and having the courage to opposed
<br />bigotry when we see it.”
<br />Recent results from the 2025 Community Survey confirm the alignment of these sentiments with
<br />Redwood City’s community values. A majority of survey respondents report positive perceptions of
<br />inclusivity and engagement in Redwood City, including 78% rating the City highly for valuing and
<br />respecting residents from diverse backgrounds, 76% for openness and acceptance, and 73% for making
<br />residents feel welcome. Residents also report positive perceptions of City governance, including ratings
<br />for treating residents with respect and acting in the best interest of the community. Overall, inclusivity
<br />and community engagement in Redwood City exceed national survey benchmarks.
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