HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2023-07-06 MinutesTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
MEE"TING Illy 111 UVTIES
Thursday, July ,2 23 — PM
Dennis Nguyen
Perri Doll
Joe Duffie
Kristen Schwabe -Fry
Trish Kinlow
Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, June 1, 2023 (2 minutes)
V Business Items
Jo Anderson
Derek Speck
• Get to know your fellow Commissioners.
Commissioners shared something about themselves.
• Boards & Commissions Equity Training Update, Jo Anderson
Commissioners moved to proceed with Benita Horn as the facilitator on the condition
that a training proposal is received, reviewed, and approved. Benita's fees are within
budget. Jo will obtain a proposal in advance of the next ESJC meeting and look into the
possibility of funding for a working lunch as a part of the training. The training will take
place in -person on either Saturday, September 30 or Saturday, October 7, morning or
afternoon timeframe to be determined. and will be open to all City of Tukwila Board and
Commission members.
• Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, provided an overview of the
methodology and information collected from community members and stakeholders.
Working with consultants from Community Attributes, Inc., he shared findings including
individual responses as well as emerging themes. Derek will share the unedited
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
qualitative data and a draft report outlining a vision and goals for Tukwila's future
economy.
VI Miscellaneous
• Jo shared information about the successful Juneteenth Celebration and that a
community leader reached out about the possibility of a regional celebration in 2024.
• Jo shared that the 2023 Summer High School Internship Program begins with an
orientation on Monday, July 10.
VII Adjournment