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Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Avenue S, Tukwila, WA 98168
MEETING MINUTES
July 9, 2020 - 5:15 p.m.
Call to Order
II Introductions
Kraig Boyd
Joe Duffle
Aaron Draganov
Eileen English
Kathy Hougardy, Councilmember
Nichelle Paige
Gabriela Quintana
Laurel Humphrey
Christine Neuffer
Jonathan Joseph
Trish Kinlow
Bruce Linton
Nate Robinson
Rachel Bianchi
Niesha Fort -Brooks
III Approval of Agenda (3 Minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, July 9, 2020
V Business Items
• Nate Robinson, Teens Specialist shared the Teens for Tukwila - National
League of Cities trip that took place in Washington D.0 in early March 2020.
Highlights of this trip included interaction with local and federal elected
officials, visitation to the Martin Luther King, Jr memorial statue and various
landmarks throughout the District of Columbia.
• Chief Linton provided an overview of the department's response to the
"eight can't wait" effort. Commissioners asked questions about the
department's efforts, including better engagement with youth and the
importance of relationship building in the community.
• Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator shared the cities COVID-19
response and impacts as it relates to outreach efforts to provide food, utility,
and small business assistance. Rachel provided city updates regarding
furlough of staff, hiring freeze and budget impacts due to the coronavirus
pandemic.
• Niesha Fort -Brooks, Community Engagement Manager provided a brief
update on the Equity Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC)
subcommittee initiative process and introduced EPIC members Trish
Kinlow, Court Administrator and Laurel Humphry, Council Analyst to inform
commissioners with a high level overview of EPICS four initiatives: Human
Resource Policy, Hiring Policy Changes, Consistent Training, Equity Toolkit
and Outreach Guide.
• Commissioners voted and approved the appointment of the Equity and
Social Justice's Commission's newly appointed co-chairs, Aaron Draganov
and Gabriela Quintana.
• August Agenda - planning
• Legislation target overview
• Community feedback and knowledge
VI Miscellaneous
VII Adjournment 7:06 p.m.