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Thursday, June 5, 2025, 11:30am— 1:30pm
Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams
Board Members Present:
Marilyn Westman—Chair (Resident Member), Jan Bolerjack—Vice Chair (Faith -Based Community
Member), Terra Straight (Health Community Member), Fatumo Farah (Resident Member), and
Alejandra Silva-Avendano (Resident Member)
Absent:
Julie Herdt (School District Member) and Ardo-Khadra Hersi (Resident Member)
City Staff Present:
Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator, star .hansen ui<w€iawae ov
Jenny Ayres, Human Services Specialist, jennyayles @tukwilaw . ov
Alison Fisk, Mental Health Co -Responder for Tukwila PD/Sound MH, alison.fisk@tukwilawaa ov
1. CaII to Order — Marilyn Westman, Chair
Chairperson Westman called the meeting to order at 11:39am.
2. Approval of Agenda
Terra Straight motioned to approve the June 5, 2025 meeting agenda. Jan Bolerjack
seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Terra Straight motioned to approve the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Jan Bolerjack
seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
4. Presentation — Fatumo Farah, Mental Health Crisis Diversion Specialist
Fatumo shared information about her work responding to and assisting juveniles in
crisis in King County. Services are provided in local communities, including in hospitals,
homes, ERs, and jails. Youth are connected with appropriate resources and care.
5. Presentation —Alison Fisk, Mental Health Co -Responder with Tukwila PD/Sound MH
Alison provided information about the City's co -response team who accompany officers
on dispatch calls. Responders are trained to deescalate situations and help residents
connect with mental health and safety resources.
6. 2025-26 Funded Agency Update — Stacy Hansen
Stacy gave first quarter updates from funded agencies.
7. Information & Member Sharing
A. Jan Bolerjack shared that the Food Pantry had to cut visits from residents in need to
1x/week.
B. Stacy Hansen shared that Human Services staff will present to City Council on July
21' at 5:30pm.
8. Adjournment — Marilyn Westman, Chair
Chairperson Westman adjourned the meeting at 1:32pm.