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RESOLUTION NO. 29 OF 2020
Joint resolution approving and adopting the Digital
Equity Policy of Salt Lake City
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City envisions digital equity and inclusion, where every resident has opportunities to easily, safely, affordably, and reliably access and use information and communication technologies in the ways that best serve their individual needs; and
WHEREAS, digital equity encompasses not only equal access to the internet, but also the widespread accessibility of current, innovative hardware and software; relevant content and services; and trainings to develop digital literacy skills necessary for the effective use of information and communication technologies. Access to these equipment, information, and education opportunities should be equitably available in all Salt Lake City neighborhoods, and adaptive to residents’ diverse needs, skills, identities, languages, disabilities and abilities, life stages, and experiences; and
WHEREAS, a digital equity policy should ensure inclusive access to technology, allowing all residents to fully engage in today’s digital society; and
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City desire to jointly approve and adopt a formal digital equity policy for Salt Lake City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City hereby approve and adopt the Digital Equity Policy of Salt Lake City, Utah attached to this resolution.
Passed and adopted this 1st day of September, 2020.