HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2024-09-05 MinutesTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Maryan Abdow
Aaron Draganov
Joe Duffie
Kathy Hougardy
Fane Katoa
Trish Kinlow
Kristen Schwabe -Fry
Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
I E E°°'I°"I G RAINU I i'
Lina Stinson -Ali
Jo Anderson
Julie Hatley, guest
Dietrich Schmitz, guest
Abigail Tabason, guest
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes) Added Abigail Tabason to the agenda
IV Approval of Minutes, August 1, 2024 (2 minutes)
V Business Items
• Abigail Tabason, Executive Director of Still Waters Family Services
Abigail Tabason joined the meeting to thank the Commissioners for their support of the
snack pack program. She also gave an update on the status of the organization. Still
Waters is seeking new sources of funding to sustain the program as a federal grant is
coming to an end and number of Tukwila School District students experiencing
homelessness is growing. Commissioners discussed opportunities to support, including
employee charitable donations through payroll deductions and fundraising events. Jo to
follow up with Commissioners about both ideas after the meeting.
• The Covenant Act and Black Home Initiative Continued — Dietrich Schmitz, Washington
State Housing Finance Commission; additional information can be found at
http://wshfc.org/covenant and http://blackhomeinitiative.org
Dietrich Schmitz provided detailed information about eligibility and process for
participating in the Covenant Homebuyer program. Washington State has $18.5 million
dedicated toward the program. Individuals and families in King County hwho have an
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Area Median Income (AMI) of $147,400 or less, identifies as a member of an ethnic
group impacted by racial discrimination according to a study, and can demonstrate a
direct ancestor resided in the state prior to 1968 may be eligible. The first step in the
process is to call the program hotline for a consultation. Commissioners are interested
in coordinating a program in Tukwila; to be discussed at the next meeting.
• Youth Commissioner Recruitment and Selection
The Commissioners will notify high school aged youth in their network about the
opportunity to serve.
• 2024 ESJC Workplan Tasks and Updates
Tabled discussion due to lack of time
2024 Priority
Relationship -building in the community:
Learn What is Happening in the Community
Amplify ESJC`s Community Presense
Awareness, Forums, Trainings.
Racial Restrictive Covenants
Comprehensive Plan Elements
In Partnership with EPIC, Enforce Equity Policies.
Prioritize Local Hires
Drill Into the Equity Toolkit
Board & Commissions:
Equitable Recruitment
Equity Policy Accountability
VI Miscellaneous
• None
VII Adjournment