HomeMy WebLinkAboutESJ 2025-08-07 MinutesTukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
TTE EES
Maryan Abdow
Aaron Draganov
Joe Duffle
Hannah Hedrick
Kathy Hougardy
Call to Order
II Introduction (2 minutes)
III Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
IV Approval of Minutes, June 5, 2025 (2 minutes)
V Business Items
Fane Katoa
Trish Kinlow
Lina Stinson -Ali
• Ice Breaker Activity to Continue to Get to Know One Another. Welcome new ESJ
Commissioner, Councilmember Hannah Hedrick!
Commissioners learned more about each other.
• 2025 Work Plan Updates
Relationship building in the community:
• Juneteenth Debrief — Mr. Duffie reinforced the positive impact of this year's event
• Councilmember Engagement — Kathy Hougardy and CM Hedrick
• Veteran's Day — Jo Anderson and Joe Duffie
Awareness, Forums, Trainings:
• Community Health & Air Quality Awareness — Lina and Aaron reported on the event,
including that 152 air purifiers from King County Public Health were distributed.
• Racial Restrictive Covenants — Aaron Draganov and Kristen Schwabe -Fry
• Know Your Rights — Red Card Distribution (see attached)
Commissioners discussed Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities. It was noted
that incidents are underreported due to fear. Further discussion included increasing the
Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission
City of Tukwila — City Hall
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Council's awareness of the impact on Tukwila residents and other educational efforts.
Availability of Red Cards are helpful and more copies may be needed.
Equity Policy and Accountability
• Equitable Board & Commission Recruitment and Selection — Current Appointment Process
• Inclusive Emergency Communications Plan — To be reviewed at September meeting
VI Miscellaneous
• None