Heat Advisory in effect June 11-12. (More information and a list of safety tips)
About the Department of Equity and Belonging
The Department of Equity and Belonging leads the City of Somerville’s equity efforts and collaborates with city departments, constituents, and stakeholders to eliminate the institutional and structural systems that create racial inequities, social disparities, and injustices.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Catherine Nakato
Director
617-625-6600 x2060
cnakato@somervillema.gov
Elijah Booker
Project Specialist
(617) 625-6600 x2064
ebooker@somervillema.gov
Hours
Monday - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Email
Employee Directory
Jump To:
The City of Somerville is committed to eliminating institutional and structural racism and its intersections with other forms of oppression. The work of the Equity and Belonging Department has prioritized five key areas:
- Public Safety for All
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Commissions (SCPD, SCW, HRC)
- Hate-Bias Incidents Complaint Process
- Creating Structures for Equity
The Equity and Belonging Department oversees and supports the work of the Human Rights Commission (HRC), the Somerville Commission for Women (SCW), and the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) through staff attendance and participation in monthly meetings, activities, and events.
- Contact us: Text the Equity and Belonging Department at 781-808-7502 or email rsj@somervillema.gov.
- Sign up for the Somerville Justice Journal — the department's monthly newsletter that highlights updates and announcements from our department, ongoing work from the commissions, and events happening around Somerville.
- Contact Form
Programs & Initiatives
We're addressing excessive use of force and systemic racism at all levels so that we can equitably serve our entire community.
Feedback
Please submit website feedback using this form. Be sure to include:
A description of the issue (if any)
A link to the affected pages
Thank you for your feedback!