EQUITY BOARD Staff Liaison Monica Negrila, Human About Services Manager Created in 2021, this board—yet to be Email initiated—is to support and cultivate the voices of the diverse communities in Issaquah by Regular Members advising the Mayor, City Council and City 2022 - Cristina Abonce departments on the City’s plans, policies, 2023 - Megan Reichley* regulations, and programs related to equity 2023 - Alisa Stewart initiatives. 2024 - Lorna Gilmour 2024 - Hellen Kibenge 2024 - Lucrecia Choto Membership 2025 - Ray Manahan The Equity Board is comprised of nine 2025 - Tony Curry regular members, with four-year terms; and 2025 - Shalanda Curry three alternates, with two year terms. Initial terms of the board are staggered. All member are appointed by the Mayor and Alternate Members subject to confirmation by the City Council. 2022 - Jacob Rubenstein* Terms expire April 30 of the year…
2. OPENING REMARKS & INTRODUCTIONS
2a
Meeting Format & Interpreter Services By Monica Negrila, Human Services Manager
Topics:Equity
2b
Opening Remarks & Welcome By Mayor Mary Lou Pauly
2c
Board Member Introductions
4. AGENDA ITEMS
4a
Introduction to City Government Services and Processes, (I)
10 min
· Monica Negrila, Human Services Manager
· packet pp.5–20
• Concept of a stipend program proposed by the Human Services Commission • Intended for new equity board members, to help with recruitment and reduce access-related barriers • Council consensus: potential program be offered across all boards and commissions
4d
Board Stipend Program
Information
· 15 min
· Tina Eggers, Chief of Staff
· packet pp.61–79
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