Affirmative Action is a primary endeavor to improve business and employment opportunities and aspirations of underrepresented minority groups and women, by ensuring compliance on Tax Abatement/City Construction Projects through monitoring by enforcing the Affirmative Action Plan for Construction.

The Mayor approached the council for approval to establish the Hispanic and the Caribbean Commissions and for the membership of each commission to be up to 21 members.

The mission of My Sisters Keeper is to educate and Empower Newark young women through programs, events, mentor ships, and coaching opportunities.

The Newark Municipal ID Card Program is a newly photo Identification card for all Newark residents. NMID is a pathway for all residents to gain access to various services, programs and discount programs offered by the City Agencies as well as by local businesses.

Bridging the gap between the Community and City Hall. Decision-making based on the wants and needs of the community.

Mayor Ras J. Baraka outlined a strategy he called "Occupy the Block" which is aimed at the crime in the city.A single city block is selected where he and others will "hold court" — setting up tables and chairs for chess, cards, and open discussion on anything from the city's youth to the violence they too often experience.

Mission: To empower youth to become community change agents, by serving as the bridge between the community youth and city government.