Committees

The purpose of the ARI City Council Advisory Committee is to take an active role in supporting the city council in making Arlington a more inclusive city. We do this by - 

• Attending city council meetings when needed

• Meeting with or contacting city council members, the mayor, and city manager when needed

• Educating members about inclusion-based initiatives and actions the city wants to take

The purpose of the ARI Civic Participation Committee is to involve our members in events to keep them engaged in the political process at the local, state, and national levels.  We -

• Encourage members to become Volunteer Deputy Registrars

• Attend candidate forums, educate members about local elections and candidates

•  Promote participation in protests with other activist organizations.

The purpose of the ARI Community Outreach Committee is to connect ARI to the residents of Arlington by -

• Volunteering at local events

• Engaging with local non-profits to help meet the needs of community members they serve

• Partnering with other inclusivity-minded organizations to enhance the quality of life for all residents in our city

The purpose of the ARI Education Committee is to help foster an environment where members are consistently investigating their biases and growing in their cultural competency. We provide resources and opportunities for our members through -

• Book clubs

• Speaker events

• Museum visits

• Attending cultural celebrations 

The purpose of the ARI Fellowship Committee is to broaden the community's knowledge while strengthening bonds among members. We -

• Bring in speakers who offer diverse perspectives

• Organize social events

• Encourage networking to find other individuals who have the goal of making Arlington a more inclusive, welcoming city

The purpose of the ARI School Board Advisory Committee is to hold the school board accountable for meeting the needs of the students, families, and employees of Arlington ISD. We -

• Regularly attend school board meetings

• Meet with school board trustees to discuss concerns, 

• Speak at board meetings as needed to advocate for inclusive policies in the district