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Commission moves forward on community ambassadors program and two‑year DEI action plan
Summary
Commissioners discussed a proposed ambassador program to improve outreach to underrepresented groups, agreed recruitment will begin in September, and reviewed a draft two‑year strategic plan with a public comment period and an intended council presentation in November.
Commissioners discussed a proposed community ambassadors program and a two‑year strategic plan for the Mountlake Terrace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission.
The plan matters because commissioners said the ambassador program and action plan are intended to broaden outreach, reach groups that historically underparticipate in civic processes and build relationships ahead of a public comment period and a scheduled council presentation.
Staff presented a draft plan that would recruit community ambassadors beginning in September, review applications in October and aim to onboard ambassadors in…
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