City's New Equity, Inclusion Commission Seeks Members

ST. CHARLES, IL — The city of St. Charles is forming an Equity and Inclusion Commission and is looking for residents interested in signing up for the commission.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and a background document or resume via email to cao@stcharlesil.gov or mail it to the Mayors Office, City of St. Charles, 2 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 by April 27.

After an interviewing process, seven members will be appointed to the commission to serve three-year terms, according to a news release from the city.

One of the guiding principles noted in the St. Charles 2023-2027 Strategic Plan is engagement and inclusion, which encourages all voices be heard and opportunities be available for everyone to participate and contribute to the community, officials said.

“Recognizing the diverse communities that exist within St. Charles is an important step to making sure all feel welcome here,” said St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek. “Building these relationships and providing the opportunity to for everyone feel heard helps strengthen our community.”

The goal of the commission will be to develop recommendations that align with the strategic plan guiding principles and goals. No prior municipal or government experience is required to serve on the commission but the city is seeking applicants with diverse perspectives and experiences.