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Refugee and Immigrant Affairs Commission seeks community outreach in District 4
Summary
Representatives of the Pierce County Refugee and Immigrant Affairs Commission told the council they have commissioners in all seven districts and seek to expand outreach in District 4, noting monthly meetings and offering to connect with residents and council members.
Members of the Pierce County Refugee and Immigrant Affairs Commission addressed the County Council during community forum on April 30 to announce outreach plans for District 4 and to invite residents to engage with the commission’s work.
Alice Fong, identified as the commission chair, said the commission has representation in all seven county districts and is planning outreach to ensure refugees and immigrants know county resources and have a voice. "We are here to make our presence known, to let folks know that there are options for them to learn more, to speak, to share their stories," she told the council.
Why it matters: The commission provides a channel for refugee and immigrant concerns to reach county decision makers; outreach could affect how services and information are delivered to non‑English speaking and immigrant communities in District 4.
Fong asked residents to consult the commission’s web page for meeting information; she said the commission meets monthly on the first Monday and identified Commissioner Jennifer Dotson Lee as the District 4 representative. The commission offered to follow up with interested residents after the meeting.
What was not decided: No policy proposals or funding requests were made during the remarks; the presentation was an outreach and informational invitation.
Ending: Council members thanked the commissioners for attending and the meeting moved to other agenda items.
