Rochester Hills Creates Diversity & Inclusion Committee

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — Rochester Hills is launching a new initiative to promote a more inclusive environment and applications are being accepted from residents who want to get involved and make a difference in the community.

Mayor Bryan K. Barnett announced his plans to implement an Advisory Committee on Diversity & Inclusion at a recent city council meeting. This committee will advise the mayor on inclusion strategies that will continue to strengthen connections among diverse communities in the city.

Over the past few decades, Rochester Hills has grown into the 12th largest city in the State of Michigan, creating a diverse community for residents to live, work, and play, according to city officials. The city is home to the largest Albanian Catholic church in the country, the second largest mosque in the state, and the third largest Asian population in Michigan.

“We are a community of innovative people who desire a collective success for our residents,” Barnett said about the initiative. “Our growing diversity has contributed to our city’s vibrancy and our region’s overall quality of life.”

In addition to the active participation of residents, the committee will be comprised of leaders in the city’s education, business, and faith communities, as well as regional civic organizations. Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee members are mayoral appointees; Applications for this committee can be found online at www.rochesterhills.org. The deadline to apply is June 19.

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