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Lynnwood Council appoints two residents to advisory commissions
Summary
The council appointed Martin Munyoco to the Human Services Commission and Rebecca Thornton to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission; both appointments filled terms through Dec. 31, 2025 and were approved unanimously.
The Lynnwood City Council on May 27 appointed two community members to fill vacant seats on city advisory bodies.
Martin Munyoco, a human-services worker and Lynnwood resident, was appointed to position No. 2 on the Human Services Commission for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2025. Council member Carmen Escamilla moved the appointment; it was seconded and approved unanimously.
Rebecca Thornton (also referred to as Becky Thornton during the meeting) was appointed to position No. 1 on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2025. Council member Lutweiler moved the appointment and the council approved it unanimously.
Why it matters: Both appointments add capacity and community perspective to commissions that advise the city on social-service needs and equity programming. Council members praised the appointees’ experience: Munyoco for his human-services background and work with immigrant communities, Thornton for nonprofit and small-business engagement and event planning experience.
What council members said: Council members across the political spectrum welcomed the appointees. Munyoco told the council he has lived in Lynnwood for about two-and-a-half years and wanted to give back to his community. Thornton said she had previously applied for multiple commissions and took the council’s prior encouragement to volunteer seriously.
Process notes: Council members reminded prospective applicants that the city has changed its boards-and-commissions application process to group interviews so multiple applicants are considered at the same time. Several council members urged new commissioners to participate in upcoming tours and training opportunities.
Ending: Both appointees posed for photos with the mayor and staff after the meeting. The seats they fill will be up for reappointment or replacement at the end of 2025.
