Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission

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The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) is an advisory commission of the City of Lynnwood made up of community members and appointed by City Council. Their duties include advising elected officials and staff on effective strategies for public engagement and removing barriers, building relationships with community, and creating partnerships with local organizations.

The DEI Commission consists of seven (7) members who are appointed to serve three (3) year terms. 

Commissioner Requirements:

  • Lynnwood Resident: At least five (5) of the DEI Commissioners must live within Lynnwood city limits. However, the Commission may accept up to two (2) members that reside in the city's municipal urban growth area.
  • Registered voter: Voter registration requirements may be waived for up to two (2) members of the Commission, provided that the individual was born in a country other than the United States of America and the individual is actively working towards obtaining citizenship. 

 

 

 

Position # Member Term Expires
Position #1 VACANT  12/31/2025
Position #2 Lu Jiang (Co-Chair) 12/31/2025
Position #3 Rosa Murillo 12/31/2027
Position #4 VACANT 12/31/2025
Position #5 Zachary McGhee 12/31/2025
Position #6 Chelsea Wright (Co-Chair) 12/31/2027
Position #7  Sodaba Tarshi 12/31/2025
Council Liaison    Robert Leutwyler 12/31/2025

 

ALL ARE WELCOME     COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
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 All Are Welcome is an initiative of the DEI Commission and is a part of the City's larger commitment to being a safe, welcoming, and equitable City for all. Please join us in the effort to create a safe and welcoming city by displaying an All Are Welcome decal at your business, community gathering place, and even your home!

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 The Community Engagement Sponsorship Program offers sponsorships up to $1,000 for local community events, projects or initiatives that support and promote efforts to increase engagement and outreach to Lynnwood’s diverse community.

APPLY HERE

Contact Us

Phone

425-670-5004

Email

equity@lynnwoodwa.gov

Location

Lynnwood Recreation Center
18900 44th Ave W
Lynnwood
98036
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Get Involved

Interested in joining the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Commission? 

Click the link below to fill out our on-line application:

 

 

If you need a paper copy please contact the Executive Office at executiveoffice@LynnwoodWA.gov or 425-670-5001

 

Contact

Staff Liaison
Doug Raiford
equity@lynnwoodwa.gov
425-670-5004

Meetings

CANCELED: The DEI Commission meeting for June 11, 2025 has been canceled. Meetings will resume in July. Thank you.

 

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.  

 
Meetings held in-person or via Zoom at:
 

Address:

Lynnwood Recreation Center

Room 105

18900 44th Ave W

Lynnwood, WA 98036

 

 

Zoom Link:

https://lynnwoodwa.zoom.us/j/86435053712

By phone: +1 253-205-0468 

Meeting ID: 864 3505 3712

 

 

 

All meetings are open to the public.

 

 

 

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