HomeMy WebLinkAbout029 of 2020 - Digital Equity Policy of Salt Lake CityRESOLUTION 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.
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Erin J. Mendenhall Chris Warton, Chair
Salt Lake City Mayor Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
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CITY RECORDER CITY RECORDER
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Chris Wharton (Sep 10, 2020 20:36 MDT)
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Erin Mendenhall (Oct 13, 2020 16:27 MDT)
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James Rogers, Andrew Johnston, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
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Ana Valdemoros Darin Mano
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
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Dan Dugan Amy Fowler
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven
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Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
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Boyd Ferguson, Senior City Attorney
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Andrew Johnston (Sep 11, 2020 09:45 MDT)
Andrew Johnston
James Rogers (Sep 16, 2020 11:53 MDT)
Ana Valdemoros (Oct 1, 2020 14:30 MDT)
Daniel E Dugan (Oct 2, 2020 13:14 MDT)Amy Fowler (Oct 12, 2020 11:39 MDT)
DIGITAL EQUITY POLICY
SALT LAKE CITY
Vision: Digital Equity for All
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. In a digitally equitable Salt Lake
City, communities will be connected – not divided – by technology.
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. Without digital equity, full participation in nearly every aspect of American society
– including employment, education, health, and civic engagement and democracy – is
compromised along with the ability to access essential services.
Salt Lake City’s digital equity policy ensures inclusive access to technology, allowing all residents
to fully engage in today’s digital society. This policy is directly in line with the City’s mission
statement for social equity, education, economic opportunity, and community resilience. The
policy also aligns with Plan Salt Lake, a twenty-five-year assessment, plan, and decision-making
framework for the city’s future that was formally adopted in 2015. By working to promote digital
equity and community connectivity citywide, Salt Lake City is preparing all residents,
communities, and social groups to grow, develop, and thrive in tandem with the city and
region’s projected growth.
Statement of Purpose
The Salt Lake City digital equity policy will serve communities and individual residents in Salt
Lake City by assessing current access to information and communication technologies
throughout Salt Lake City and within key demographics, geographic areas, and social groups;
assessing, creating, promoting, and spreading digital literacy tools and education initiatives; and
identifying community leaders in all industries who may help to narrow the digital divide in Salt
Lake City and promote the City’s vision for a more equitable digital landscape.
Definitions
Digital Equity: Providing reasonable resources to ensure that all individuals and communities,
including the most disadvantaged, have access to and use of information and communication
technologies. This includes five elements:
1) Affordable, robust broadband internet service;
2) Internet-enabled devices that meet the needs of the user;
3) Access to digital literacy training;
4) Quality technical support; and
5) Applications and online content designed to enable and encourage self-sufficiency,
participation and collaboration.
Digital equity work must evolve as technology advances and communities change. Digital equity
requires intentional strategies and investments to reduce and eliminate historical, institutional
and structural barriers to access and use technology. (Definition modeled after the National
Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) definition)
Guiding Principles for Digital Equity Policymaking and
Partnership Development
Groups who center their work on the following guiding principles of Salt Lake City’s first formal
digital equity policy will be essential partners in implementation by carrying out policy
objectives in communities. Tasks related to each focus area are also listed below, and their
completion will necessarily be a collaborative effort between Salt Lake City government and
community partners.
• Leadership: Maintaining a current inventory of local actors who are involved with the
issue of digital equity. Networking and building relationships with these stakeholders.
• Research and assessment: Gathering and analyzing data on information and
communication technology access in Salt Lake City and the region
• Device access: Assessment of the types of information and communication technology
devices used in Salt Lake City, and access to key hardware and software across city
demographics
• Internet access: Data for the presence and strength of internet connectivity in Salt Lake
City with comparison to the surrounding region and national averages
• Digital literacy training: Capacity, reach, accessibility, and quality of education about
digital tools available to residents
• Safety: Information and education opportunities made widely available to residents –
especially members of vulnerable communities - about staying safe on the internet,
including: using public computers, sharing personal information online, protecting
against identity theft, and recognizing scams or other criminal activities
Goals: Targeted Action Strategies
As Salt Lake City develops a formal digital equity policy, the following strategies must be
incorporated into policymaking:
1. Connect the Three Pillars: Relevant Content & Services, Hardware, Digital
Literacy
● Increase usage and understanding of digital and communications technology
● Address potential barriers to digital inclusion
● Address the need for digital literacy training
● Address the need for access via reliable and affordable devices
● Address the need for language & disability accommodations
● Develop relevancy and advocacy campaigns within specific communities and
populations
2. Engage and Include the Community
● Ongoing stakeholder engagement
● Local government involvement and leadership
● Develop an interactive community dashboard or website to access information
from the community and city government
3. Build Digital Equity and Community
Collaboration with partners, city leaders, community members, and organizations such
as: nonprofits, entrepreneurs, education, public safety, libraries, and healthcare to
ensure access and foster opportunities for all citizens to be fully engaged in a digital
society.
● Multi-sector partnerships for implementation of digital equity strategies
● Develop funding to support digital equity programs
Resolution 29 of 2020 adopted 9-1-20 (Digital
Equity Policy)
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