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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2022-10-03 Item 4 - Appointment - Equity and Social Justice CommissionCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS ‘1' 4, Initials ITEM No. A. 2 Z Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's revieav Council revieav 10/3/22 CT 2905 ITEM INFORMATION STAFF SPONSOR: MAYOR EKBERG ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 10/3/22 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Appointment to the Equity and Social Justice Commission CATEGORY ❑ Discussion Mtg Date 0 Motion Mtg Date 10/3/22 ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Award Mtg Date ❑ Pub& Hearing Mtg Date ❑ Other Mtg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council 8 Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PIV SPONSOR'S Appointment of Student Representative to the Equity and Social Justice Commission SUMMARY REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMI 1"1 EE COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ $ $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 10/3/22 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 10/3/22 Informational Memorandum dated 9/15/22 2 00,00 ii, City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Mayor Ekberg DATE: September 15, 2022 SUBJECT: Equity and Social Justice Commission Appointments ISSUE The Student Representative position on the Equity and Social Justice Commission is vacant. I am recommending the appointment of Bao Dennis Nguyen as outlined below. His application is attached for your review. Student Representative: Bao Dennis Nguyen has applied for the Student Representative Position. The Student Representative position was created in 2017 and lists residing in Tukwila as a requirement. Since that time the position has been vacant, without any applicants. Dennis does not reside in Tukwila but is a Junior at Foster High School. This matter was discussed with Councilmember Hougardy as she serves as the Councilmember on the Equity and Social Justice Commission. She is in favor of waiving the residency requirement in this instance as Dennis attends Foster High School. I also support waiving the residency requirement and am recommending his appointment. The term for this position will expire June 30, 2024, upon Dennis's graduation from Foster High School. RECOMMENDATION I am recommending this appointment be confirmed by Council at the October 3, 2022 Council Meeting. 3 4 City of Tukwila Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: (206) 433-1800 Email: BoardsComms@tukw)lawa.gov Website: www.tukwitawa.gpv Application for Appointment BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Please complete the ENTIRE application form. Submitting a resume is optional. NAME: Nguyen ADDRESS. Last Street MAILING ADDRESS (if different): HOME PHONE: N/A MOBILE PHON Ok Kyung Brusnighan EMPLOYER: Bao First Seatac City E -MAI DATE: 3/8/2022 D M.I. 98188 Zip Please check all that apply to you within Tukwila city limits: ❑ Resident ❑ Business Owner/Representative ❑ School District Representative 0 High School Student I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board or commission (check all that apply): COMMISSIONS: BOARDS & COMMITTEES: n Arts ❑ Community Police Advisory ❑ Civil Service ❑ Human Services ❑✓ Equity & Social Justice ❑ Library ❑ Parks ❑ Lodging Tax ❑ Planning ❑ Other/Special Committee: HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY SERVED ON ONE OF THESE BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS? ❑ Yes 0 No If "yes",•please list: �.........._......._� AVAILABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS: ❑ Daytime D Evenings Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850. 5 6 Boards & Commissions Application Page 2 Please describe your interest in serving on a board, commission or committee and include your qualifications for the position. (Please limit your response to 500 words or less.) As a 10th grader at Foster High School, I would like to serve in the Equity & Social Justice Commission and the Library Advisory Board. I have attended the Tukwila School District since 5th grade and have developed deep friendships with my peers as well as nurturing relationships with my teachers and mentors. With the trust of my peers and mentors, I firmly believe I can be the student representative for my community. I want to promote understanding and social justice within the Tukwila community. As an Asian American immigrant with friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds and cultures, I have many personal experiences that drive my passion for equity and social justice within the community. I want to create an environment where residents in Tukwila can feel seen and embrace their own identities. I will devote my time and efforts towards promoting diversity and understanding within the community, in both the school setting and the Tukwila community at large. I am an avid reader and use the Tukwila Library very often. As a potential member of the Library Advisory Board, I want to promote its use among Tukwila residents and especially its students. I work as a reading coach for Team Read for elementary school children and have been successful at encouraging young readers to read more. My student' s reading skills have improved drastically. I can apply this experience to the Library Advisory board to engage more youth readers by bringing in content and activities that would nurture their identity, curiosity, and love for reading. As the Chapter Head for the Letters For Rose Tukwila-Seatac Chapter, I have experience in leadership positions and planning events. As an officer in the Foster High School's Vietnamese Student Association, I work collaboratively with a team of my peers to organize meetings with fun activities that bring a big group of diverse Foster students together. Our members have told us they have fun while feeling represented and eager to learn more about culture and social justice relating to Vietnamese identity. Given that many students do not know of the help available to them at the library, I can organize events that bring the library closer to the community to increase its outreach and have a positive effect on our students. I am training to become a phone specialist worker for Teen Link, a phone line program located in Washington for Washington teens. My training includes working with teenagers, understanding a variety of aspects of mental health like self-care, grief, suicide intervention, addiction recovery, bullying, oppression based on identity. I have extensive knowledge, understanding, and experience in working with other teenagers. As a potential student representative, I will bring fresh ideas and help the commission and board fully integrate into the students' life at Tukwila. These roles have prepared me to fulfill the duties and goals of the Equity & Social Justice Commission as well as the Library Advisory Board. Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850. Boards & Commissions Application Page 3 Professional/Community Activities (organizations, clubs, service groups, etc.): - Social Media Manager and Planner for Vietnamese Student Association of Foster High School - Chapter Head (Founder) for Letters For Rose Tukwila-Seatac Chapter - English Tutor for ENGin Program - Receiving training for Phone Worker Youth Crisis Specialist for Teen Link - Reading Coach Job for Team Read - Advised the Minds Matter Seattle Board & stakeholders on the hiring of ED position. Hobbies/Interests: - Reading and writing - Literature - Volunteering, organizing, and community work - Psychology and Psychiatry - Neuroscience - Criminology - Badminton Other comments/additional information for consideration: I am an avid learner, this opportunity would be very beneficial for my experiences. I have many skills that can be used in the commission and board to fully maximize their potential. I am a very resposible student and I have had many academic achievements to show for it. I was recently accepted into the Harvard Pre -College program as well as John Hopkin's for high school students. I can assure all parties involved that I will devote my time and effort properly to contribute as much as I can. Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850, 7