HomeMy WebLinkAboutEquityDiversity 2011-11-03 AgendaTUKWILA EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 3, 2011
5:15 P.M.
TUKWILA CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM 3
AGENDA
• Introductions, welcome to guests
• Presentation by Erika Berg, Community Outreach Coordinator (Refugee & Immigrant
Children's Program, Lutheran Community Services Northwest) re: the need for foster
parents.
• Discussion/Approval of Minutes, September 1, 2011
• Follow-up from Somali Cultural Awareness Presentation (Joan/Joyce)
• Other/Misc. Items
• Citizen Comments
• Announcements
• Adjournment
2011 PROGRAM GOALS
• Lead efforts to improve image and safety along Tukwila International Blvd.
• Promote education/cultural programs that showcase and celebrate the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of the Tukwila community.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the City of Tukwila, school district, businesses/organizations and other agencies on issues of
equity and diversity.
• Proactively foster/develop partnerships among entities and groups that are working to promote a more equitable Tukwil a for all
members of our community.