Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission — Lynnwood, WA
Date: 2026-02-05

LYNNWOOD DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION -
 regular Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission meeting
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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 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

 3.1 Approve Minutes for 11/12/2025 - 5 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison
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4. Public Comments

5. Old Business

6. New Business

 6.1 2026 DEIC Manual Review - 20 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

 6.2 Community Partner Sponsorship Review - 30 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

 6.3 DEIC Chair and Vice Chair Appointments - 20 minutes
 DEIC Commissions

7. Staff Liaison

 7.1 Staff Liaison Report - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

8. Council Liaison

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
 January 14, 2026



1. Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

2. Roll Call
 Present:

 Also in attendance: Rosa Murillo, Voting Member Kyle Ward, DEIC Liaison Isabel Mata,
 Councilmember Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Manager Not in Attendance:
 Rebecca Thornton

3. Approval of Minutes
 3.1 Approve Minutes for 11/12/2025
 Motion to approve minutes – Motion to approve by Chelsea, second by Rosa. Approved.

 Moved by Chelsea Wright; seconded by to Approve .
 Motion Passed: 1- 0
 Voting For: Chelsea Wright
 Voting Against: None

4. Public Comments

5. Old Business
 Chelsea Wright asked about the status of the DEI Commissioner positions. On Monday, January
 26th 3 new commission members will go before city council for approval.

6. New Business

 6.1 2026 DEIC Manual Review
 Staff Ward provided an overview of the DEIC Manual inviting feedback and discussion.
 Staff Ward will bring a revised DEIC Manual for review in February.

 6.2 Community Partner Sponsorship Review
 Staff Ward provided a draft of the DEI Program for input. Staff Ward will return with
 revisions based on DEIC input with a completed draft in February.

 6.3 DEIC Chair and Vice Chair Appointments
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 Rosa nominated Chelsea as Chair and Chelsea seconded it. Chelsea nominated Rosa as
 Vice-Chair and Rosa seconded it.

7. Staff Liaison

 7.1 Staff Liaison Report

 PIT Count

 Roberts Rules Training

 Staff Ward is looking at bringing speakers into the DEIC meeting in 2026.

 2026 City PRIDE event happening


8. Council Liaison

 Council Liaison Report: Councilmember Mata provided a council update which included CC
 passed a safety sales tax .1% which will fund a variety of programs and services separate from
 the general fund. Mata requested the DEIC provide input and expertise on how to spend the
 dollars.

 Councilmember Mata introduced a resolution around ICE to Council with the hopes of bringing it
 to a work session soon. Mata expressed her number one goal is the safety of our community.


9. Comments for the Good of the Order
 Next DEIC Meeting is Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Adjourn
Meeting Adjourn – meeting adjourned at 8:06pm




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