The CCCMA Trailblazer Award is given to an individual who has advanced diversity, equity and inclusion in local government.
Taylor Reimann, assistant to the city council for the City of Boulder, received the 2022 Trailblazer Award at this year’s Colorado City and County Management Association (CCCMA) conference.
The CCCMA Trailblazer Award is given to an individual who has advanced diversity, equity and inclusion in local government.
Reimann is a motivated leader in supporting a workplace culture that values and welcomes diversity. As a founding member of CivicPRIDE, a national professional association dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ leadership in local government, she led the organization to new heights in the past year by becoming the first formally elected vice chair of the board and devoting hundreds of volunteer hours to supporting LGBTQ+ local government professionals. Most notably, she spearheaded the first annual virtual Inclusion Summit that provided educational and networking opportunities to LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies.
Over the course of Reimann's work in Boulder, she has frequently used her voice to advocate for those not "in the room" by thoughtfully representing a variety of perspectives and lived experiences. She serves as a Racial Equity Ambassador to the organization, delivering trainings on racial equity, bias and microaggressions, while also being a resource for any colleagues and project teams seeking to integrate equity principles across institutional and interpersonal levels.
“Taylor’s work to make Boulder and the local government management profession more inclusive will have a compounding impact long into the future,” said Assistant City Manager Pam Davis. “She not only exemplifies a commitment to ethical and equitable government service, but she inspires others to enhance their own leadership.”
The Colorado City and County Management Association exists to connect local government managers and assistants through professional networking and career development, supporting their service to Colorado communities. For more information, visit the CCCMA website.
Taylor Reimann (R) with Pam Davis (L) after receiving the Trailblazer award