Summary
Five years after Ferndale declared itself an anti-racism municipality, the council has directed creation of a racial impact assessment. Councilmember Johnson said it should cover all city policies, not just policing as originally drafted.
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost still to be determined through competitive bidding; a budget amendment will be needed.
Residents, particularly communities of color, gain a formal tool to evaluate how city policies affect them.
Black drivers and communities of color are harmed by the disproportionate stops, tickets, and arrests, and the disparity can erode trust in police.
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City Council - Jul 13, 2026
The council hired Research to Practice Consulting, LLC for $40,825 to audit city policies against its 2020 anti-racism statement, review the CPARB and Racial Equity Action Team, and benchmark the police transparency dashboard. A report with actionable recommendations is expected in six to eight months.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026
Five years after Ferndale declared itself an anti-racism municipality, the council has directed creation of a racial impact assessment. Councilmember Johnson said it should cover all city policies, not just policing as originally drafted.
Report reveals large racial disparity among Ferndale tickets, arrests involving Black drivers
Report reveals large racial disparity among Ferndale tickets, arrests involving Black drivers CBS News
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