Becoming an Inclusive Community

Welcome

The Town of Los Gatos is committed to inclusivity.  We value all our community members, regardless of religion, immigration status, ethnicity, race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.  We strive to ensure all community members feel safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves and express all aspects of their identities. We work proactively to ensure the rights and opportunities of everyone in Town and oppose any attempts to undermine the safety, security, and rights of any members of our community.  

The Town promotes equal treatment, equitable distribution of and access to resources, and engagement in issues affecting the lives of residents, workers, and visitors.  The Town does not tolerate discrimination, hate, racial injustice, or police brutality.

This webpage will be kept updated with the Town's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, including actions taken by the Town Council, Police reform work, and other efforts by all Town Departments, Boards, Commissions, and Committees.  Please peruse the menu on the left-hand side and check back often for updates.

Town of Los Gatos Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Plan

At the October 17, 2023 Council meeting, the Town Council voted to accept the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Plan.  

The Council asked staff to prepare an addendum summarizing the direction provided by the Council at the meeting and consider the GARE “How to Manual for Action Plans” five work plan questions as a suggested framework to accomplish tangibility. 

The staff report and meeting minutes are available on the Town website and a full video recording of the Council meeting is available on the Town YouTube page.

Events

The Town Los Gatos sponsors a variety of festive, inclusive, and beloved community events and activities throughout the year. For details, please visit the Town Events page. 

For a more comprehensive list of community-wide events, visit The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar page.