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Community member proposes finance and engagement advisory committees to improve transparency
Summary
A community member proposed two board‑overseen advisory committees — one on finance/levy education and one on broader community engagement — to help residents understand district finances, fundraising and levy planning.
During public comment, Tarasa Oliver proposed creating two community advisory committees with board oversight: one focused on finances, budget transparency and levy education; the other focused on broader community engagement and communication.
"At these meetings, we've had a ton of community turnout and want to be involved," Oliver said, urging the board to give oversight and board representation to two citizen committees. She cited Moses Lake as an example that has a community finance oversight committee and recommended the board consider a similar structure to make financial information accessible to non‑specialists.
Board members responded positively to the idea and noted that advisory sessions were already planned; staff and trustees agreed to explore committee models and timelines for formation.
