Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

On February 21, 2017 the City Council adopted Resolution R-5240 declaring Kirkland a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community for all people. Since that time, the City has embarked on several initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across all City departments.

Ensuring the Safety and Respect of Black People

The City strives to create a Kirkland where Black people feel safe and respected and interpersonal, institutional or structural racism no longer exists.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 5-Year Roadmap

Provides an overview of the City's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 5-Year Roadmap.

Immigrant Community Resources

This page provides resources to the immigrant community in Kirkland.

Environmental Justice

How the City can incorporate input from and build better environmental outcomes for all people in Kirkland

Kirkland Police Black Community Advisory Committee

Information and application for the Kirkland Police Department Black Community Advisory Committee.

Inclusive & Welcoming Economy

The resources on this page are intended to serve as a ‘toolkit’ for businesses and organizations in the spirit of this commitment.

Kirkland Stands With Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

To express solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Kirkland and beyond.

Accessibility For All

The City of Kirkland is committed to ensuring that Kirkland is a diverse and inclusive community that is concerned for the welfare of all community members and where everyone is respected, valued, and has a sense of belonging.

2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Support

The City of Kirkland welcomes and celebrates the two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual plus (2SLGBTQIA+) community, affirming their right and dignity to live authentically, safely, and without fear of discrimination or harm.

Kirkland Native History Document

The City has compiled a hyper-local Native history of Kirkland in collaboration with local tribal leaders and Native experts and in consultation with a variety of historical sources.

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