Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Human Services Commission About Staff Liaison Created in 2007, this commission advises the David Fujimoto, Mayor and City Council on matters concerning Office of Sustainability Director human services planning and funding. The Email commission plays a vital role in studying emerging issues and concerns in the human services area to Regular Members ensure that the basic survival needs of Issaquah 2020 – Derek Franklin residents are met and that support systems are in 2021 – Ana Jimenez-Inman place to help people through economic and 2021 – Rebekah Smith personal crisis. Each year, the commission focuses 2022 – Loretta Jancoski on its workplan. 2022 – Senthil Chandran 2023 – Jolie Kwan-Hart Membership 2023 – Sonia Sahay The Human Services Commission is comprised of seven regular members, with four-year terms; and Alternate Members two alternates, with two-year terms. All members 2020 –…

May 28, 2019 City Hall / Police Facility 6:30 PM Eagle Room

In 2016, the City issued a white paper on Building a Healthy Community and followed it with a Community Needs Assessment. Development of a Healthy Community Strategy is the first step in implementing recommendations from the Community Needs Assessment. The Healthy Community Strategy is supported by, and will also support, other City efforts. The Issaquah Comprehensive Plan values several aspects of a healthy community including:  The vision in the Human Services element that specifically addresses health: Issaquah strives to be a sustainable and healthy community where every person is important, and where meeting basic human needs is a shared responsibility between individuals and the community.  A Housing Element vision that speaks to improving housing opportunities for all.  A Land Use Element vision that addresses environmental, social, and economic sustainability.  A…