Mission of DEI Office 

The mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is to promote a diverse and welcoming community where all can flourish. The City is committed to fostering an environment that values and respects differences across all people. We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences toward building a just community. We aim to demonstrate these efforts through education, training, policy, advocacy, and outreach.

DEI Statements

Diversity: The City of West Des Moines recognizes and celebrates the unique cultures, values, and experiences within our community. The diverse makeup of our City makes us more robust, and we will work to reflect this through our hiring and service delivery. 

Social Equity: The City of West Des Moines acknowledges the range of disparities that exist within our community. We continuously work to implement programming and services that promote fair opportunity and access for all. 

Inclusion: in our efforts to build stronger communities, we seek to include residents, especially those historically marginalized, in the co-creation of local government. We cannot assume a singular experience of those who live and work here. Instead, we seek to listen and learn from our community to better understand the needs of those we serve.