What is equity?  

Equity results from fairness and justice in public policy. We believe equity will exist when everyone in Washington County can:  

  • Participate fully in economic vitality  
  • Access services and resources  
  • Reach their full potential
     

What is inclusion?  

Inclusion is welcoming and supporting the active engagement and participation of diverse people in Washington County’s decision-making processes and outcome. 

Our equity goal  

Our equity and inclusion goal is to involve all in our Washington County community – particularly people living with lower incomes; people living with disabilities; Latino, Pacific Islander, African, African American, Indigenous, Asian and other people of color; and people who do not speak English as their primary language – in our public process.