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Dennis Nguyen
Perri Doll
Joe Duffie
Aaron Draganov
Kathy Hougardy
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
MEETING NUT'ES
day, y 16, 21023 -- 5::30Pm
Kristen Schwabe -Fry
Will Ragin
Trish Kinlow
Jo Anderson
Rachel Bianchi
Call to Order
11 Introduction (2 minutes)
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, April 13, 2023 (2 minutes)
V Business Items
• Get to know your fellow Commissioners.
The new Inclusion and Engagement Manager was introduced. Commissioners shared
something about themselves.
• History of the Commission.
Aaron Draganova and Kathy Hougardy provided an overview of the Commission's
history from inception, scope and role, and how it evolved over time.
• Mission Review.
Commissioners reviewed and discussed the mission that was adopted on March 4, 2021;
no changes recommended. Interest expressed in taking a proactive approach to
providing input to the council on equity issues, including reviewing council agendas.
• Review Budget and Discuss Priorities for 2023.
Rachel noted a correction to the budget. Commissioners reviewed and discussed the
intentions for use of funding in support of the mission. Commissioners discussed the
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
timeline, purpose, and objectives of an equity training for all Board and Commission
members in the City. Consensus was reached to use the remaining funds to contract
with an equity consultant. The consultant will facilitate a session in September/October
for all Board and Commission members in the City. It was emphasized that participation
is voluntary. Inviting current councilmembers and those running for open positions was
recommended. Interest in creating a mandatory training in the future was expressed.
Training objectives include:
o Foundational understanding of equity toward inclusive City policies and practices
o Applying an equity lens to recommendations
o Engagement between Boards and Commissions
VI Miscellaneous
• Rachel Bianchi, Staff Liaison Update
VII Adjournment
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188