The Mayor's Office of Equity (part of the broader Mayor's Office of Equity and Racial Justice, or MOERJ) coordinates equity initiatives across city government, including gender equity, LGBTQ+ programs, the Young Men's Initiative, and the city's racial equity planning process mandated by the City Charter. This office is supposed to ensure that every city agency considers how its policies affect different communities. It houses multiple sub-initiatives -- NYC Her Future, the Unity Project, the Pay Equity Cabinet -- that directly influence how city services reach underserved populations.
Did You Know
The office's mandate comes from a 2022 ballot measure that New York City voters approved, amending the City Charter to require a racial equity plan every two years -- making NYC one of the first major cities to enshrine racial equity planning in its foundational governing document.
| PS - RACIAL EQUITY | $2.4M |
Headcount
Zero direct payroll in this budget line ($0 payroll), suggesting staff are funded through other mayoral office lines or interagency arrangements.
Who It Serves
Communities historically underserved by city government, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, and young men of color.
Category
Government Operations