Diversity Commission
The Diversity Commission advises the City Council on policy matters involving the community's cultural and ethnic differences, ensuring that these differences are considered in the decision-making process. "It is our aim to help Federal Way in becoming a community which is united amidst diversity, where each individual is respected, equally valued, equally needed and equally cherished. Equality is not sameness, it is equivalent value."
Commission Meetings The Diversity Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Hylebos Room at Federal Way City Hall. We recommend you check the City's Weekly Meeting Calendar to confirm the date, time, and location if you plan to attend. Commission Members  Pictured, left to right.
Back row: Miyra Roach, Jaye Zern (Chair), John Hwang, G. Kyle Baker, Chris Brown, and Greg Baruso
Front row: Cindy Panlasigui, Grace Rawsthorne (Vice Chair), Ron Walker, Susan Honda, and Arlene Gutierrez
Not pictured: Charlene Yamasaki and Troy Smith | |
Go to the Member Biography page to learn more about the Diversity Commission members. Business Plan Read the Diversity Commission's 2010 Work Plan, as adopted by the Commission and the City Council. Current Projects Announcing the 2010 City of Federal Way Martin Luther King Jr. Student Essay Contest. The contest is open to all students in the Federal Way School District (public & private). Please see the  cover sheet for specific information. 2008 - 2009 Business Plan Past Projects 2009 Martin Luther King Celebration Video Watch the 2008 Martin Luther King Celebration Video 2007 Martin Luther King Celebration Martin Luther King 2006 Reconciliation Proclamation 2006 Book Donation Project Community Night 2004 Leadership & Equity Forum Awards  AWC Diversity Champion Award
City Cultural Diversity Award
Pictured, r.: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, and Councilmember Michael Park accept the NBC-LEO 2003 City Cultural Diversity award at the National League of Cities conference in Washington D.C. Staff Lynnette Hynden
Human Services Manager
(253) 835-2650
lynnette.hynden@cityoffederalway.com Tina Piety
Administrative Assistant II
(253) 835-2601
tina.piety@cityoffederalway.com Meeting Schedule & Location:
2nd Wednesday - 6:00 P.M.
Hylebos Conference Room.
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