CITY OF RENTON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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City of Renton seeks to fill Equity Commission vacancies
The commission has openings and interested applicants can apply online
RENTON, WA (JANUARY 8, 2025) – The City of Renton is seeking individuals to serve on the Equity Commission. The Equity Commission provides recommendations to city leadership on removing or preventing racial, economic, and social barriers in city programs, services, and policies. Members use their unique perspectives and experiences to ask questions and provide recommendations that will help promote equity throughout Renton.
The commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. on the 7th floor in council chambers at Renton City Hall and virtually. During the meetings, staff present city plans and policies and allow the commission to ask questions and make recommendations based on equity.
The commission consists of nine members, including a youth member (ages 18-25), who are Renton residents or who own a business in Renton.
The commission should reflect Renton's diversity, with members showing a strong commitment to equity. Diversity factors include, but are not limited to, ethnicity, race, age, gender, faith, disability, gender identity, and profession.
Members will be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council.
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About City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 108,800 (2024), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton is the 17th most diverse city in the nation. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace, and favorable business climate have attracted nationally recognized companies wishing to provide employees and their families with an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC, and the eternal resting place of rock icon Jimi Hendrix. You can find more information on our website, news releases, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Nextdoor pages.
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