The city adopted an innovative approach to connect with the various ethnic, cultural, and other diverse community groups. In 2008, it created a network of community leaders to represent these groups and act as a liaison between their communities and the city.
The Mayor's Inclusion Task Force "formalized" a loosely knit network of community leaders who represented minority groups to the city.
The task force currently includes over 30 individuals representing the following communities: African-Americans, Chinese-Americans, Indians, Sikhs, Somalis, Vietnamese, Sudanese, Filipino, Latinos, Ukrainians, LGBTQIA+, Senior, youth groups, and Muslim and other faith groups.
Renton elected officials also serve on the task force which is led by the mayor. The full task force meets about five times a year, but subcommittees work on specific priorities year-round, such as planning and hosting community dialogues and forums, and planning festivals/events that celebrate Renton’s changing face.