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STAFF SPONSOR: MAYOR MCLEOD
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 01/06/25
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Recommended appointment to the Equity & Social Justice Commission
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SUMMARY
Recommended appointment of Hamdi Diriye to the Student Representative position of the
Equity & Social Justice Commission
REVIEWED BY
❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev.
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
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ATTACHMENTS
Informational Memorandum dated December 13, 2024
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City of Tukwila
Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Mayor's Office - Marty Wine, City Administrator
TO: City Council
FROM: Mayor McLeod
DATE: December 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Equity & Social Justice Appointment Recommendation
ISSUE
The Student Representative position on the Equity & Social Justice Commission is currently vacant. I
am recommending the appointment of Hamdi Diriye to this position. Hamdi is a junior at Foster High
School. The term for this appointment will expire on June 30, 2026, upon her graduation from high
school.
RECOMMENDATION
I am recommending this appointment be confirmed by Council at the January 6, 2025, Council Meeting.
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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City of Tukwila
Tukwila City Hall
6200 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: (206) 433-1800
RECEIVED
Email: BoardsCommsPtukwilawa.gov
Website: www.tukwilawa.gov
Application for Appointment
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Please complete the ENTIRE application form. Submitting a resume is optional. 10-25-2024
DATE:
Diriye
NAME:
Last
Hamdi
Tukwila
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First M.I.
98188
ADDRESS:
Street City Zip
MAILING ADDRESS (if different):
HOME PHONE: MOBILE PHONE:
EMPLOYER: E-MAIL:
Please check all that apply to you within Tukwila city limits:
❑ Resident ❑ Business Owner/Representative
❑ School District Representative I] High School Student
I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board or commission (check all that apply):
COMMISSIONS: BOARDS & COMMITTEES:
n Arts U Community Police Advisory
❑ Civil Service ❑ Human Services
n Equity & Social Justice ❑ Library
❑ Parks ❑ Lodging Tax
❑ Planning
❑ Other/Special Committee:
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY SERVED ON ONE OF THESE BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS? ❑ Yes x❑ No
If "yes", please list:
AVAILABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS: LI Daytime x❑ Evenings
Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification
regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850.
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Boards & Commissions Application
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Please describe your interest in serving on a board, commission or committee and include your
qualifications for the position. (Please limit your response to 500 words or less.)
I am interested in serving on the Equity and Social Justice board because, as a Black Muslim
woman, I have personal experiences that I think can really help. I've faced discrimination and seen it
happen to others, and that makes me super passionate about making our school an inclusive place
for everyone. Being in a school with limited resources has shown me how important it is to
advocate for equity and justice. My qualifications for this is that I'm good at communicating, working
with others to solve problems and have been involved in student leadership before. I believe my
background and dedication can help create changes in promoting equity and social justice in our
district.
Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification
6 regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850.
Boards & Commissions Application
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Professional/Community Activities (organizations, clubs, service groups, etc.):
Member of Minds Matter Seattle, a program where students spend 4 hours a week participating in
sessions with mentor and instructor which are focused on developing math and writing//critical
thinking skills.
July 2024- JSA's Stern Civics Immersion Program, a three-week summer session, built to engage
high school students with the most pressing issues facing today's democracy, learning directly from
decisions makers who shape public
Member of Superintendent's Student Advisory Board
Hobbies/Interests:
My hobbies include baking, going on walks, reading and watching shows from 2000s-2010s. My
favorite show is Ugly Betty, seeing her overcome stereotypes is really inspiring to me as a woman
of color. I'm passionate about public health and want to major in it when I graduate from high
school.
Other comments/additional information for consideration:
Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification
regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850.
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