Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI)

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) partners with all City and County of Broomfield departments and offices to develop our people to be the best they can be in and out of the office. DDEI works to strengthen the capacity to change and achieve greater effectiveness by developing, improving and reinforcing strategies, structures and processes through a lens of Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion that will become a driving force to how our internal operations, community outreach and programming are designed and implemented.

DDEI’s vision is to establish an organizational culture of Equity and Inclusion that provides direction and leadership in professional development, policies and practices.

Equity Statement

The City and County of Broomfield is committed to facilitating an equitable community and workplace. Through coordinated strategic efforts and departmental alignment, CCOB advocates for making services accessible to all, including those that have been historically excluded and under-resourced, for example, Black, Indigenous and Persons of Color, Women, those who are Differently-Abled and members of LGBTQIA+ communities.

DDEI's Guiding Principles

The following principles guide DDEI:

Teamwork 

We commit to collaborative and supportive relationships within DDEI and with our customers. Open, constructive communication and problem solving will guide our professional relationships with one another. 

Inclusivity 

We accept a variety of perspectives as healthy and work to identify common goals and objectives. We strive to create and maintain an environment of trust through open, honest and direct interaction with each other. 

Community 

We commit to anticipating and responding to the needs of our community both internally and externally by providing professional, knowledgeable and timely service. Innovation We commit to ongoing improvements in service delivery through creativity and best practices. 

Respect 

We treat all people with dignity, honesty and respect. We will demonstrate through our actions an understanding of and appreciation for diversity. 

Integrity 

We believe in the honor and value of public service. Because of the unique responsibilities entrusted in us, we commit ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct, open communication and transparency.

  1. City and County of Broomfield Title IV, Equity, Anti-Discrimination Statement and Policy

    The City and County of Broomfield operates without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, immigration status, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military status or disability in all programs and activities. This statement is in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Restoration Act of 1987, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and related statutes and regulations.

    The City and County of Broomfield ensures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies and activities. Furthermore, the City and County of Broomfield will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with limited English proficiency.