Kim has put that commitment into practice through adopting one of the Commonwealth’s first fully inclusive non-discrimination ordinances and a Sanctuary ordinance, as well as earning one of the first municipal Certified Age-Friendly designations from the AARP, leading to the Salem for All Ages initiatives. Salem has consistently scored 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index and has a designated LGBTQ Liaison in both the Mayor’s Office and Police Department, is pursuing Welcoming City certification, and has undertaken a new initiative to highlight and celebrate indigenous voices and history. Last year the Mayor convened a new Race Equity Task Force, which is hard at work identifying ways to address issues of systemic racism and inequity throughout the community. 

Salem is one of only half of Massachusetts municipalities to have an ADA Transition Plan, which was updated in 2019 and is now in implementation to ensure an accessible city for all. Kim created the position of Latino Affairs Coordinator and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Latino Leadership Coalition to ensure improved access to the ballot and voter protections in Salem. Early in her administration Kim established the Salem No Place for Hate Committee and continues to support efforts to combat antisemitism, hate, and white supremacy both locally and throughout the Commonwealth.