Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission — Lynnwood, WA
Date: 2026-03-11

LYNNWOOD DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION -
 regular Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission meeting
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 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 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 Review and Approve Minutes for January 2026 DEIC Meeting - 5 minutes
 Kyle Ward, DEIC Liaison
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4. Public Comments

5. Old Business

6. New Business

 6.1 Revising Chair and Co-chair appointments - 20 minutes
 Kyle Ward, DEIC Liaison

 6.2 DEIC Commission Applications - 20 minutes
 Kyle Ward, DEIC Liaison

 6.3 Follow-up review of Neighborhood Equity Grant - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, DEIC Staff Liaison

 6.4 Discussion and Feedback on Public Safety Resolution - 15 minutes
 Isabel Mata, Councilmember

7. Staff Liaison

 7.1 DEIC Staff Liaison Report - 10 minutes
 Kyle Ward, DEIC Staff Liaison

8. Council Liaison

 8.1 Council Liaison Report - 10 minutes
 Isabel Mata, 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
 February 11, 2026



1. Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

2. Roll Call
 Present:
 Member Rebecca Thornton
 Chair Rosa Murillo
 Member Mara Brewster
 Member Maryam Aburabie

 Absent:
 Member Melody Schneider

 Also present: Kyle Ward, Isabel Mata, Marielle Harrington

3. Approval of Minutes

 3.1 Review and Approve Minutes for January 2026 DEIC Meeting

 Moved by Rosa Murillo; seconded by Rebecca Thornton to Approve .
 Motion Passed: 4- 0
 Voting For: Rosa Murillo, Maryam Aburabie, Mara Brewster, Rebecca Thornton
 Voting Against: None

4. Public Comments
 No public comments.

5. Old Business

6. New Business

 6.1 Revising Chair and Co-chair appointments
 Staff Ward requested that Rebcca nominate herself for the Co-Chair position of the DEIC.
 Rosa motioned to approve Becky as Co-Chair. Mara seconded it. All were in favor.

 Moved by Rosa Murillo; seconded by Mara Brewster to Confirm Confirm

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 Rebecca Thornton as DEI Co-chair.
 Motion Passed: 4- 0
 Voting For: Rosa Murillo, Maryam Aburabie, Mara Brewster, Rebecca Thornton
 Voting Against: None

 6.2 DEIC Commission Applications

 Staff Ward provided an update on the status of commission positions. Ward shared two
 applications for the current position on the DEIC. Ward provided commissioners with time
 to review each application for their input and next steps. Commissioner Thornton and
 Brewster would like to move forward with both and sit on an interview panel.


 6.3 Follow-up review of Neighborhood Equity Grant
 Staff Ward brought forward the Neighborhood Equity Grant revisions and draft edits. Will
 continue to edit this and bring it back to the next meeting for finalization.

 6.4 Discussion and Feedback on Public Safety Resolution
 Councilmember Mata discussed the Public Safety Resolution, essentially asking the city
 to take some sort of action around ICE and to create some sort of accountability. She is
 requesting Mayor Hurst direct staff to create a webpage of resources.

7. Staff Liaison

 7.1 DEIC Staff Liaison Report
 Staff Ward shared that he will be drafting monthly meeting agendas with the Chair and
 Co-Chair. The group are interested in guest speakers. Discussed the idea of creating a
 strategic plan for the DEIC and shared Mountlake Terrace’s DEI resolution document as
 an example.

8. Council Liaison
 8.1 Council Liaison Report
 Councilmember Mata shared about Council's upcoming retreat, and the
 upcoming resolution in response to ICE activity.

9. Comments for the Good of the Order
 Next HSC Meeting March 11, 2026

Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:47pm.




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