Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee confirmed four appointments to city boards during a brief meeting. Three new members were appointed to the Seattle Human Rights Commission and one to the Social Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, all for terms extending into 2027.

Key Decisions

  • Appointment of Kim Kkwafkwao to Seattle Human Rights Commission Passed
  • Appointment of J. Queen Adams to Seattle Human Rights Commission Passed
  • Appointment of David J. Isaak to Seattle Human Rights Commission Passed
  • Appointment of Thomas Geffner to Social Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council Passed
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Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. Appointment of Kim Kkwafkwao as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  8. 2. Appointment of J. Queen Adams as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  9. 3. Appointment of David J. Isaak as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  10. 4. Appointment of Thomas Geffner as member, Seattle Social Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to May 22, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  11. Adjournment