City Council appoints youth and diversity commission members after unanimous vote

Community support for local food banks took center stage at the Federal Way City Council meeting on May 6, 2025, as council members urged residents to contribute to food assistance programs for low-income seniors and others in need. Council member Walsh highlighted the ongoing demand for food resources, especially during the summer months when hunger persists despite the season. "People are just as hungry in the summer months as they are in the winter months," Walsh emphasized, calling for community solidarity and support.

In addition to the food bank discussion, the council moved through a series of routine approvals, including the consent agenda, which passed unanimously. This agenda included minutes from previous meetings, financial reports, and authorization for a grant application aimed at preventing auto theft.

The meeting also featured several appointments to various commissions. Walsh proposed new members for the Youth Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Diversity Commission, all of which were approved without opposition. Notably, the council discussed the authority to remove appointed members if they fail to fulfill their responsibilities, confirming that a simple majority vote would suffice for such actions.

Overall, the meeting underscored the council's commitment to community welfare and effective governance, with a clear call to action for residents to support local food initiatives.