Government

Contact Information:

6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188

Phone: 206 433-1850

Email The Mayor’s Office

Boards, Commissions and Committees

The City is assisted in its operations in several areas by nine boards and commissions. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Residents of the City serve an important function by volunteering their time and expertise as members.

The City of Tukwila values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for all people in our community.

Arts Commission

Membership:     5-7 members, student representative/4-year term

Board Type:     Advisory

Liaison:     Parks and Recreation Department Representative

Major duties: Advise City officials on arts matters, encourage community participation in the arts, promote art projects. Advise the Mayor on expenditure of arts-related budget appropriations.

Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council – Ord. 2428

Members

  1. Pat Bako
  2. Sheila Coppola
  3. Pinky Estell
  4. Verna Seal
  5. Cynthia Chesak
  6. Naomi Watkins
  7. Shawn Belyea
  8. VACANT (Student Representative)

To learn more about the arts in our community, please visit our Public Arts Program page.

Civil Service Commission

Membership:     3 member/6-year term

Board Type:     Independent

Liaison:     Human Resources Representative

Major duties: Provide the manner in which civil service (all police personnel) examinations, appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, reinstatements, suspensions and discharges are made. Decide appeals from suspensions or terminations.

Appointed by Mayor –  Ord. 2528

Members

  1. Tom Morris
  2. Kathleen Wilson
  3. Ron Johnston

Community Oriented Policing Citizen’s  Advisory Board

Membership:      8 members, student representative/4-year term

Board Type:     Advisory

Liaison:     Police Chief

Major duties: Advise and make recommendations via the Chief of Police on issues concerning public safety and police services within the City. Enhance police-community relations. For more information, view the Community-Oriented Policing page.

Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council –  Ord. 2529

Members

  1. Rachel MacDonald  (Resident)
  2. VACANT  (Business)
  3. John Lindsay  (Resident)
  4. Katrina Dohn  (Resident)
  5. Dulce Zamora (Resident)
  6. Jan Bolerjack  (Business)
  7. Roger Arnold (Resident)
  8. VACANT (School District)
  9. VACANT (Student Representative)

Equity And Social Justice Commission

Membership:     9 members, student representative/3 year-term

Board Type:     Advisory

Liaison:     Administrative Services Department Representative

Major duties: Advise city officials of opportunities to promote understanding  that accepts, celebrates and appreciates diversity in the community and  to  facilitate increased understanding and awareness of social justice and human rights.

Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council – Ord. 2530

Members

  1. Jovita McConnell (City Council)
  2. Perri Doll (Education)
  3. Eileen English (Community)
  4. LaTricia Kinlow (City Employee)
  5. Kathy Hougardy (Education/Community)
  6. Joe Duffie (Community)
  7. Will Ragin (City Employee)
  8. Aaron Draganov (Education)
  9. Kristin Schwabe-Fry (Community)
  10. Dennis Nguyen (Student Representative)

Human Services Advisory Board

Membership:     7 members / 1-3 year term

Board Type:     Advisory

Liaison:     Human Services Program Coordinator

Major duties: The Human Services Advisory Board advises the Mayor and City Council on the status of human service needs and programs in the city. The Board assists in monitoring and assessing the need for human services in Tukwila; provides recommendations for prioritizing human service needs; and recommends policies and programs for funding.

Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council – Ord. 2531

Members

  1. Terra Straight  (Health Community)
  2. Julie Herdt (School District)
  3. Eileen English (Resident)
  4. Andrew Hays (Resident)
  5. VACANT  (Resident)
  6. VACANT (Business)
  7. Jan Bolerjack (Faith-Based)

Library Advisory Board

Membership:     5-7 members, student representative/2-year term

Board Type:     Advisory

Liaison:     Parks and Recreation Department Representative

Major duties: Advise City officials on library services in the City, promote library services and activities, promote library gift giving.

Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council –  Ord. 2532

Members

  1. Robin Boland  (Resident)
  2. Steve Miller  (Resident)
  3. Marie Parrish  (Resident)
  4. Geraldine Ventura  (Resident)
  5. VACANT (Resident)
  6. Verna Seal (Resident)
  7. Cynthia Chesak (Resident)
  8. Angelica Gonzalez Martinez (Student Representative)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Membership:      8 members/1-year term

Board Type:     Advisory

Liaison:     Mayor’s Office Representative

Major duties: Provide recommendations to Mayor and Council regarding the levying and application of Hotel/Motel tax collections.

Appointed by Council, Res. 1381

Members

  1. Cynthia Delostrinos-Johnson, Council President (Elected Official)
  2. Miesa Berry, Homewood Suites (Bus Collecting Tax)
  3. Jim Davis, Doubletree Guest Suites (Bus Collecting Tax)
  4. VACANT, (Bus Collecting Tax)
  5. VACANT (Bus Collecting Tax)
  6. Ben Oliver, Starfire Sports (Funded by Tax)
  7. Jean Thompson, Seattle Chocolates (Funded by Tax)
  8. VACANT (Funded by Tax)
  9. VACANT (Funded by Tax)

Park Commission

Membership:     5-7 members, student representative/3-year term

Board Type:     Advisory

Liaison:     Parks and Recreation Department Representative

Major duties: Advise City officials regarding the acquisition, development, expansion and operation of parks and recreational facilities and programs.

Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council, Ord. 2533

Members

  1. Sean Albert  (Community)
  2. Nathalie Suum (Community)
  3. Kathleen Gantz (Community)
  4. VACANT (Community)
  5. Joe Camacho (Community)
  6. Scott Kruize (Community)
  7. Teo Hunter (Community)
  8. Ella Thorng (Student Representative)

Planning Commission

Membership:     7 members/4-year term

Board Type:     Advisory

Liaison:     Department of Community Development Director

Major duties: To hear and make recommendations or decisions on comprehensive planning, zoning, subdivision and land use permits. Sits as Board of Architectural Review to provide design review of proposed development plans.

Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council –  Ord. 2534

Members

  1. Louise Strander  (Resident)
  2. Ann Durant (Resident)
  3. Martin Probst (Business)
  4. VACANT  (Resident)
  5. Alexandria Teague (Resident)
  6. Apneet Sidhu (Resident)
  7. Sharon Mann  (Resident)