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Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission City of Tukwila — City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 • Budget Process Liaison Project Jo reported that the City of Tukwila worked with community leaders to better understand the budget priorities among Tukwila's culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The leaders were selected based on their professional and lived experiences, extensive network, language skills, and knowledge of Afghan, African (Somali and Tanzanian), Burmese, Latino (Mexican), and Vietnamese culture. The "Budget Process Liaisons" project included contracting with 7 community leaders for 30 paid service hours completed in May 2024. The Liaisons identified three Priority Areas: AFFORDABILITY Create more low-income housing, improve the quality of low-income housing, address rent increases for residents and small business owners, and provide more rental assistance. BASIC NEEDS & SAFETY Address root issues causing safety concerns. Seek solutions for affected residents, particularly newcomers arriving to the U.S. COMMUNICATION & TRUST -BUILDING Improve the City's communication and engagement, particularly with newcomers and limited English speakers. • 2024 ESJC Workplan Tasks and Updates Budget Allocation Update ES] Commission Budget Expenditures Allocations Balance Purpose Operating Supplies 1,000.00 200.00 Youth Stipend/Gift Card 450.23 B&C Equity Training Refreshments 3,200.00 Still Waters Family Services 400.00 December Meeting with Food 390.00 Outreach Magnets 120.00 Commissioner Badges Other Misc Expenses 3,800.00 Total Allocation Expenditures YTD Balance 4,800.00 650.23 1 4,110.001 4,149.77