Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission — Lynnwood, WA
Date: 2026-01-15

LYNNWOOD DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION -
 regular Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission meeting
 Members of the public can also attend remotely by clicking the
 following Zoom link: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/808489083
 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 6:30 PM



1. Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement
 We acknowledge that the City of Lynnwood is located on the traditional lands of the
 Snohomish Tribe and the confederation of Tulalip Tribes and their families. For
 generations, these Indigenous communities have lived on this land, and we recognize,
 support, and advocate alongside them.

 We also acknowledge the forced removal of Indigenous communities from their
 Homelands as a result of the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott. We understand that Land
 Acknowledgements are only the first step in our efforts to support Coast Salish tribes
 and educate non-Natives about their lived history. We strive to achieve this through
 building relationships with Indigenous communities, supporting Indigenous commerce,
 government-to-government partnerships, and lifting indigenous voices to create equity
 for all.

 Through these actions, we hope to not only pay respect to the past but also collaborate
 in creating a sustainable future, hand in hand with the first protectors of our shared
 environment.

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Minutes

4. Public Comments

5. Old Business

6. New Business

 6.1 Introduce Staff Liaison Kyle Ward - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Human Services Coordinator

 6.2 Community Partner Sponsorship Update - 15 minutes
 Julie Moore, Assistant City Administrator

 6.3 2026 Meeting Schedule - 20 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Human Services Coordinator

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7. Staff Liaison

 7.1 Staff Liaison Update - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Human Services Coordinator

8. Council Liaison

 8.1 Council Liaison Update - 15 minutes
 Robert Leutwyler, Councilmember

9. Comments for the Good of the Order

Adjourn




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CITY OF LYNNWOOD
 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION - REGULAR DIVERSITY
 EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
 November 12, 2025



1. Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

2. Roll Call

 Roll Call 6:32pm

 Member Rosa Murillo

 Member Rebecca Thornton

 Co-Chair, Chelsea Wright

 Co-Chair, Lu Jiang


 In Attendance:

 Staff Julie Moore, Assistant City Administrator

 Staff Kyle Ward, Human Services Coordinator

 Staff Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Manager



 Guest:

 Maryam Aburabie

 Melody Snyder

 Mara Brewster



 Not In Attendance:

 Robert Leutwyler, Council Liaison

 Present:
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 Member Chelsea Wright

 Absent:

3. Approval of Minutes
 Motion to approve minutes – moved to approve October minutes by Lu Jiang. Second by Rosa
 Murillo. All in favor.

4. Public Comments
 No public comments

5. Old Business

6. New Business
 6.1 Introduce Staff Liaison Kyle Ward
 Staff Ward introduced himself to the commission. Ward is the current Human Services
 Coordinator and is moving into the role of staff liaison for the DEIC.

 6.2 Community Partner Sponsorship Update
 Staff Moore provided an update on the three organizations that were awarded the
 Community Partner Sponsorship in the sum of $1000 each for program/events. Agencies
 included House of Wisdom, Northwest Neighborhood Network, Pacific NW Gambia
 Association. The Commission discussed whether and how an extension would work for
 community groups that can’t meet the event execution deadline. DEIC agreed to keep the
 CPS as a standing agenda item and every six months a check in for each agency
 awarded.

 6.3 2026 Meeting Schedule
 Staff Ward initiated a conversation around a 2026 meeting schedule continuing with the
 second Wednesday of the month, starting at 6:30pm and taking Nov. and Dec. off. Kyle
 will add this to the January DEIC agenda for a vote.

7. Staff Liaison
 7.1 Staff Liaison Update
 Staff Ward provided an update on city-wide initiatives and events.

8. Council Liaison
 8.1 Council Liaison Update
 None

9. Comments for the Good of the Order
 Next HSC Meeting is Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30pm

Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm

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