HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2024-10-03 MinutesTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Aaron Draganov
Joe Duffie
Kathy Hougardy
Fane Katoa
Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
I E E°°'I°"I G RAINU I i'
Jovita McConnell
Jo Anderson
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes) Added Abigail Tabason to the agenda
IV Approval of Minutes, September 5, 2024 (2 minutes)
V Business Items
• Icebreaker Activity for Commissioners to Continue to Get to Know One Another
Commissioners had an extensive conversation about their personal and our collective
long-term vision and impact of Equity and Social Justice Work in Tukwila based on the
prompt: "If it's something you can achieve in this lifetime, then you're not thinking big
enough."
• The Covenant Act Homeownership Program
Based on the presentations received from the Washington State Housing Finance
Commission, Commissioners want to know more about the benefits and impacts of the
program on participants and tabled event planning until 2025.
• Still Waters Family Services Support
With the tabling of programming in 2025, Commissioner discussed and approve an
additional $1,200 contribution in support of Still Waters. Further, Commissioner Duffie
expressed interest in more support for veterans. Further discussion will take place about
the possibilities in 2025.
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
• Budget Process Liaison Project
Jo reported that the City of Tukwila worked with community leaders to better
understand the budget priorities among Tukwila's culturally and linguistically diverse
communities. The leaders were selected based on their professional and lived
experiences, extensive network, language skills, and knowledge of Afghan, African
(Somali and Tanzanian), Burmese, Latino (Mexican), and Vietnamese culture. The
"Budget Process Liaisons" project included contracting with 7 community leaders for 30
paid service hours completed in May 2024.
The Liaisons identified three Priority Areas:
AFFORDABILITY
Create more low-income housing, improve the quality of low-income housing, address
rent increases for residents and small business owners, and provide more rental
assistance.
BASIC NEEDS & SAFETY
Address root issues causing safety concerns. Seek solutions for affected residents,
particularly newcomers arriving to the U.S.
COMMUNICATION & TRUST -BUILDING
Improve the City's communication and engagement, particularly with newcomers and
limited English speakers.
• 2024 ESJC Workplan Tasks and Updates
Budget Allocation Update
ES] Commission Budget
Expenditures
Allocations
Balance
Purpose
Operating Supplies
1,000.00
200.00
Youth Stipend/Gift Card
450.23
B&C Equity Training Refreshments
3,200.00
Still Waters Family Services
400.00
December Meeting with Food
390.00
Outreach Magnets
120.00
Commissioner Badges
Other Misc Expenses
3,800.00
Total Allocation
Expenditures
YTD Balance
4,800.00
650.23
1 4,110.001
4,149.77
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City ofTukwila — City Hall
2024Pdmrity
Relationship -building in the community:
Learn What isHappening inthe Community
Amplify ESJC's Community Presense
Awareness, Forums, Tranings:
Racial Restrictive Covenants
Comprehensive Plan Elements
|nPartnership with EPIC, Enforce Equity Policies:
Prioritize Local Hires
Drill Into the Equity Too|Wt
Board &Commissions:
Equitable Recruitment
Equity Policy Accountability
VII Miscellaneous
� Jo mentioned that the Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative recruitment is
Vill Adjournment