HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2023-10-05 MinutesTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
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Jo Anderson
Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, September 7, 2023 (2 minutes)
V Business Items
• Get to know your fellow Commissioners.
Commissioners shared something about themselves.
• City of Tukwila Board & Commissions Equity Training Planning
The training scheduled on Saturday, October 7 was cancelled due to facilitator illness.
The Commissioners decided to reschedule the training in 2024 when new members are
on board and requested a rollover of 2023 funds for this purpose. This also prompted a
• Racial Restrictive Covenants Project Presentation (Pending Confirmation)
Jo Anderson provided an update that the research team representative was not
available to present at this meeting but could possibly present at the November 2
meeting.
• Equitable Development Discussion Continued
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
The Commissioners discussed shared concerns and ideas, which includes, but is not
limited to the following:
• Plan for the needs of community members that are most impacted by systemic and
structural inequities. Wealthier areas are protected from rezoning, while disenfranchised
areas are targets for displacement.
• Commit to being community- and data -driven, and not driven by those most resourced or
connected.
• Distribute resources to increase equality. Balance who unfairly gains/benefits from current
policies and practices and who is unfairly disadvantaged/burdened.
• Find creative, equitable solutions for zoning, parking, transportation that allows the to grow
out as well as up.
• Prioritize affordable housing. This includes taking a closer look at what is deemed affordable
and by whom.
• Value and preserve the cultural centers, businesses, and organizations that make Tukwila
unique.
• Caution against comparisons to Seattle or following the same policies and practices. These
have lead to further gentrification and closure of cultural institutions.
• View sustainability through an equity lens. Recognize that sustainability and equity can work
together. Solutions mostly cater to middle -upper income ideas of sustainability. Not
everyone can afford electric cars or can go without.
• Preserve and expand green spaces and tree canopies.
• Increase safety, cleanliness, and accessibility of public spaces.
VI Miscellaneous
• Jo Anderson reported that a request was submitted to Tukwila TIS to create a SharePoint
page for ESJC documents.
VII Adjournment