Title
Social Justice and Equity Commission Chair Election 2026
Recommended Action
Move to elect a Social Justice and Equity Commission Chair and Vice-Chair.
Report
Issue:
Whether to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to the Social Justice and Equity Commission.
Staff Contact:
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8150
Presenter(s):
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
City advisory boards are represented by a chairperson, elected by their respective groups, that facilitates meetings of their board and act as a representative of the group to City Council.
The Social Justice and Equity Commission has agreed to have chair terms last one year and elections occur annually in the late spring/early summer. Currently the Chair Robin Rosen-Evans, and Vice-Chair is Marianne Ozmun-Wells.
Climate Analysis:
This is not expected to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
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Equity Analysis:
Having a chair and vice-chair will allow the Commission to function more effectively and efficiently move forward with the equity work of the Commission.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The Social Justice & Equity Commission is intended to be representative of historically under-engaged and marginalized community members’ experiences and perspectives and provide an inclusive and impactful way for that knowledge to influence City planning and decision-making.
Options:
1) Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair
2) Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair at another time.
Financial Impact:
No known financial impacts
Attachments:
none