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Posted on: January 6, 2021

Survey Report from Fall 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Sessions

During Work Session, Dr. Arturo Menefee presented his synopsis of the surveys to the council from the Diversity and Inclusion meeting series the City of Opelika hosted this fall. Below is the presentation that was provided for the council for your own review. We are grateful for the information and plan to continue working on making Opelika an even better place for all residents to live in work.

Opelika Diversity and Inclusion Listening Sessions Report presented by Dr. Arturo Menefee

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ADA COMPLIANCE WORK UPDATE

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