Human Services Commission — Lynnwood, WA
Date: 2026-06-25

LYNNWOOD HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION - regular Human
 Services Commission meeting
 Lynnwood Recreation Center
 18900 44th Ave W
 Conference Room 105

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 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 6:00 PM



A. Call to Order

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.

B. Roll Call

C. Approval of Minutes

 C.1 Approve April 2026 Minutes - 5 minutes

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 Commission Chairs

D. Public Comments

E. Commissioner Comments

F. Discussion/Action Items

 F.1 Summer Tabling Events - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

G. Other Business/Reports

 G.1 Opioid RFP Updates - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

 G.2 Staff Liaison Report - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

H. Council Liaison Report

 H.1 Council Liaison Report - 15 minutes
 Robert Leutwyler, Council Liaison

I. Next Meeting

Adjourn




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CITY OF LYNNWOOD
 HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION - REGULAR HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
 MEETING MINUTES
 May 27, 2026



A. Call to Order

Land Acknowledgement

B. Roll Call
 Present:
 Member Caroline Judd-Herzfeldt
 Vice Chair Alex Milvae
 Chair Heather Alder
 Member Cody Haight

 Absent:
 Member Kresha Green
 Member Vanessa Villavicencio

 Also in attendance: Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison Robert Leutwyler, Council Liaison

C. Approval of Minutes

 C.1 Approve April 2026 Minutes

 Moved by Caroline Judd-Herzfeldt; seconded by Heather Alder to Approve
 Motion to Approve April 2026 Minutes.
 Motion Passed: 4- 0
 Voting For: Caroline Judd-Herzfeldt, Alex Milvae, Heather Alder, Cody Haight
 Voting Against: None

D. Public Comments
 No public comments.

E. Commissioner Comments
 Commissioner Alder informed the commission that the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
 is hosting a fundraising event at the end of June. There is a $15 cost to attend, and the
 LNC is also looking for volunteers to support during the event.

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F. Discussion/Action Items

 F.1 Summer Tabling Events
 Staff Liaison Ward informed the commission about upcoming events and
 outreach opportunities, including Juneteenth on June 19th, Meet Me at the Park
 throughout July, and Fair on 44th in September. A shared spreadsheet
 document was created for commissioners to review opportunities and sign up for
 volunteering.

 Commissioner Alder asked if the HSC would be participating in National Night
 Out in August, and the Staff Liaison will follow up with more details.

G. Other Business/Reports

 G.1 Opioid RFP Updates
 Staff Liaison Ward provided an overview of progress made regarding One
 Washington Opioid Settlement funds. The presentation included a timeline of the
 Notice of Funding Opportunity, the Request for Proposals and application
 selection process, and a summary of the two agencies that were awarded
 contracts (Sound Pathways, YWCA). Both contracts are scheduled to begin on
 July 1, 2026.

 Commissioners asked questions regarding data, sustainability, application
 feedback, and other initiatives throughout the County that have been awarded
 opioid funds.

 G.2 Staff Liaison Report
 Staff Liaison Ward provided updates on the Rental Assistance Program Request
 for Proposals, the Crisis Care Center ribbon cutting event on June 1st, the City
 Pride event on June 6th, and the HSC grant that launched on June 1st.

H. Council Liaison Report

 H.1 Council Liaison Report
 The Council Liaison updated the commission on the medical and behavioral
 health care services that will be provided at the Community Justice Center, as
 well as CJC staffing. CJC Management provided an update to Council on May
 18th, and it was encouraged to watch their presentation for more information.
 During that presentation it was also shared that PD will be applying for grants
 and certifications to maintain eligibility for the public safety sales tax approved by
 Council earlier this year. Grants will be used to support initiatives such as health
 monitors, embedded social workers and other inmate support services.

 Updates were also provided on the City Center Park Open House event, as well
 as Habitat for Humanity's fundraising event at Peace of Mind Brewing.
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I. Next Meeting
 Next HSC meeting will be on June 24, 2026.

Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7pm.




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