Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

Regular Meeting

Lynnwood, WA · January 15, 2026

Minutes

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: 1 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 2

Agenda

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 11/12/2025 1 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 11/12/2025 2