HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2025-05-01 MinutesTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
I E E°°'I°"I G RAINU I i'
Aaron Draganov
Joe Duffie
Hamdi Diriye
Kathy Hougardy
Trish Kinlow
Kristen Schwabe -Fry
Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, April 3, 2025 (2 minutes)
V Business Items
Lina Stinson -Ali
Jo Anderson
Griffin Lerner, guest
• Ice Breaker Activity to Continue to Get to Know One Another
Commissioners learned more about each other.
• The People's Project — Griffin Lerner, Public Works Analyst
Commissioners received information about Tukwila's first -ever Participatory Budgeting
(PB) initiative, giving residents the power to decide how to invest in their community.
Public Works set aside $50,000 to fund small, resident -driven projects like benches,
water fountains, public art, or safety improvements. Commissioners recommended
ensuring transparency in the process, accessible communication other than just
online/digital presence, and messaging how this project build trust and civic pride.
Further discussion included Commission support for recruiting a resident -led steering
committee that will be charged with developing the process for idea generation and
voting among community members.
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
• 2025 Work Plan
Relationship building in the community:
• Councilmember listening sessions —Tukwila Community Roundtable is underway.
• Pride Month — Lina reported that they would like to produce a print piece with
information and resources for distribution.
$300 was approved in support of Showalter Middle School's GSA Pride event on
June 9. The funds will support treats and decor.
• Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19 —Jo Anderson and Joe Duffie, Planning is underway
• World Refugee Day, Saturday, June 28 — Jo Anderson , Planning is underway
• Veteran's Day —Tabled until closer to the date
Awareness, Forums, Trainings:
• Racial Restrictive Covenants — Aaron Draganov and Kristen Schwabe -Fry, Tabled
• Know Your Rights — $300 was approved to produce materials for distribution.
Equity policy and accountability
• Support Human Resources Recruitment — HR seeking employee support for outreach
• Equitable Board & Commission Recruitment and Selection —Tabled
VI Miscellaneous
• None.