The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. The City has struggled economically, declaring bankruptcy about 11 years ago. As a result of the bankruptcy the City did not have capacity to take on many initiative, racial equity being one of them. With new leadership, the City is now just starting to think about creating a racial equity initiative.