City of Chattanooga
Mayor's Council for Women
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Focus areas include all existing work groups, as well as those that may be identified and researched in the future. To learn more about each focus area, click on the photos below.
MISSION STATEMENT
Couched in values of respect, inclusion, equity, and equality, the mission statement of the Mayor's Council for Women is:
"To effect policies that create positive change for women in Chattanooga."
VISION STATEMENT
Based upon the mission, the vision statement for the Mayor's Council for Women is:
"Every woman in Chattanooga will have the opportunity to live her best life."
APPROACH
Based on a system-focused, data-driven model, the following three-pronged approach is used to address each policy issue:
Identify
Research
Recommend

Let's make a change together!
If you want to get connected with women who share the same drive and passion as you, join the Mayor's Council for Women.
Address:
City of Chattanooga
Mayor's Council for Women
101 E. 11th Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Email Address:
councilforwomen@chattanooga.gov
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"Women across our community should have their work valued equally, live safe from violence, and have equal opportunity to succeed. My Council for Women will advise how we can work together to close the gaps in opportunities, safety and policy and empower women in our community."
- Mayor Andy Berke