Official government meetings should default to English to preserve a common civic forum, while providing interpretation for those who need it. Making non‑English the primary medium can unintentionally exclude other immigrant groups and the broader public, turning 'inclusivity' into new barriers.
— This reframes language policy as a coordination problem—balancing inclusion with a shared lingua franca for governance—and offers a practical standard for agencies and cities.
Rong Xiaoqing
2025.09.19
100% relevant
NYC DOT’s roundtable for MWBE opportunities was reportedly conducted mostly in Spanish without notice, leaving a Chinese‑language journalist unable to follow; NYC also budgets $3.8 million for interpreter banks.
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