Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee was created by an act of the Bowie City Council in September 2003. Creation of this Committee was recommended by the Diversity Task Force in its Final Report in 2001.

The purpose of the Committee is as follows:

(A). Advise the City Council on how to work toward the long term diversity goals of the City of Bowie government as presented and adopted in the Diversity Task Force Report.

These goals are to:

1. Perpetuate a shared City commitment to fostering a climate of mutual respect where all individuals and groups value “inclusiveness,” or those human qualities that are different from their own and outside the groups to which they belong.

2. Work toward a City workforce that better reflects the diversity of the City of Bowie, and identify and eliminate obstacles and provide equal opportunities and access for people of all backgrounds in the areas of hiring, retention, development and promotion.

3. Improve communications, between the diverse groups and communities in Bowie and the City government and leaders, to offer broader input to City and community issues and encourage discussion of differing viewpoints to promote an understanding in a multicultural environment.

4. Promote an environment and philosophy which recognizes that a “neighbor” is a person who is aware of other cultures, lifestyles, and life orientations.

5. Establish strong communication networks between City leaders and diverse communities to promote positive public awareness and create solid relationships of trust.

6. Provide a continuous process of assessment and evaluation in order to ensure that the promotion of diversity continues to be a focus of the City.

7. Address the perceptions and realties in dealing with diversity issues.

(B). Advise and make recommendations to the City Council regarding:

1. Planning events to celebrate Bowie’s diversity.

2. Maintaining diversity and demographic data on the City.

3. Investigating and addressing diversity issues that may arise.

4. Improving inclusiveness when necessary.

5. Make continuing recommendations to the City Council consistent with the goals of the committee.

6. Hold regular town meetings to discuss inclusiveness and diversity issues and a means of outreach.

For more information about the City of Bowie's Diversity Committee, please contact:

Staff Liaison
Una Cooper 301-809-3032 or email