The City is assisted in its operations in several areas by twelve boards or commissions. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Residents of the City serve an important function by volunteering their time and expertise as members.
Following are links describing Tukwila's boards and commissions as well as a link to print a copy of our Boards and Commissions Application Form.
- Arts Commission
- Civil Service Commission
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Equity And Diversity Commission
- Human Services Advisory Board
- Library Advisory Board
- Lodging Tax Advisory Board
- Parks Commission
- Planning Commission/Board of Architectural Review
- Sister City Committee
♦ View or print the Boards And Commission Application in PDF format.
Arts Commission
Membership: 5 members/4-year term
Board Type: Advisory
Liaison: Director, Parks & Recreation
Major duties:
Advise City officials on arts matters, encourage citizen participation in the arts, promote art projects. Advise the Mayor on expenditure of arts-related budget appropriations.
For more information, view the Arts Commission page.
Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council - Ord. 1017
| Position | Member | Term Expires | Confirmed by Council |
| #1 (Resident) | Brian Kennedy | 12/31/2010 | 01/17/1995 |
| #2 (Artist) | William Gorjance | 12/31/2011 | 02/18/1992 |
| #3 (Artist) | Steve Mullet | 12/31/2012 | 10/06/2008 |
| #4 (Resident) | Trisha Gilmore | 12/31/2012 | 08/20/2007 |
| #5 (Artist) | Cynthia Chesak | 12/31/2012 | 12/31/1996 |
Civil Service Commission
Membership: 3 member/6-year term
Board Type: Independent
Liaison: Human Resources Director
Major duties:
Provide the manner in which civil service (all police personnel and commissioned fire personnel) examinations, appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, reinstatements, suspensions and discharges are made. Decide appeals from suspensions or terminations.
Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council, Ord. 1877
| Position | Member | Term Expires | Confirmed by Council |
| #1 (Resident) | Dennis Sivak | 12/31/2009 | 02/07/2005 |
| #2 (Resident) | Anna Bernhard | 12/31/2011 | 01/03/1994 |
| #3 (Resident) | Carol Zuvela | 12/31/2013 | 01/19/1999 |
Community-Oriented Policing
Membership: 9 members/4-year term
Board Type: Advisory
Liaison: Police Chief
Major duties:
Advise and make recommendations via the Chief of Police on issues concerning public safety and police services within the City. Enhance police-community relations.
For more information, view the Community-Oriented Policing page.
Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council (except Position #9 - nom. by High School); Ord. 1729
| Position | Member | Term Expires | Confirmed by Council |
| #1 (Resident) | Jun Castillo | 03/31/2009 | 02/06/2006 |
| #2 (Business) | Abdisamad Egal | 03/31/2010 | 02/17/2009 |
| #3 (Resident) | Arthur Rosengren | 03/31/2011 | 02/22/2000 |
| #4 (Resident) | VACANT | 03/31/2010 | |
| #5 (Resident) | Sylvia Erskine | 03/31/2011 | 02/07/2005 |
| #6 (Business) | Mike West | 03/31/2010 | 10/05/2009 |
| #7 (Resident) | Lynn Churchill | 03/31/2012 | 02/07/2005 |
| #8 (School District) | Jeffrey Baker | 03/31/2010 | 04/21/2008 |
| #9 (High School) | Rashaun Johnson | Upon graduation | 05/18/2009 |
Equity And Diversity Commission
Membership: 9 members/3 year-term
Board Type: Advisory
Liaison: Mayor's Office Representative
Major duties:
Advise city and school officials of opportunities to promote understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity in our community.
Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council, Ords. 1828, 1871, 2003
| Position | Member | Term Expires | Confirmed by Council |
| #1 (City Council Rep) | Joan Hernandez | 07/31/2011 | 07/20/1998 |
| #2 (School Rep) | Falicia Green | 07/31/2011 | 11/03/2003 |
| #3 (Community or Business) | Jonathan Joseph | 07/31/2011 | 12/16/2002 |
| #4 (City Rep) | VACANT | 07/31/2010 | |
| #5 (School Rep) | Zak Palsha | 07/31/2010 | 11/16/09 |
| #6 (Community or Business) | Brenna Arnesen | 07/31/2010 | 04/21/2008 |
| #7 (City Rep or Community) | Verna Griffin | 07/31/2011 | 12/16/2002 |
| #8 (School Rep) | VACANT | 07/31/2011 | |
| #9 (Community) | Carolyn Barge | 07/31/2010 | 11/16/09 |
Human Services Advisory Board
Membership: 7 members / 1-3 year term
Board Type: Advisory
Liaison: Human Services Manager
Major duties:
The Human Services Advisory Board advises the Mayor and City Council on the status of human service needs and programs in the city. The Board assists in monitoring and assessing the need for human services in Tukwila; provides recommendations for prioritizing human service needs; and recommends policies and programs for funding.
Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council, Ord. 1622
| Position | Member | Term Expires | Confirmed by Council |
| #1 (Health Community) | Terra Straight | 04/30/2010 | 08/20/2007 |
| #2 (School District) | Leonor de Maldonado | 04/30/2010 | 09/15/2008 |
| #3 (Citizen) | Patricia Perry | 04/30/2009 | 02/04/2008 |
| #4 (Citizen) | Elda Mercado | 04/30/2010 | 09/02/2003 |
| #5 (Citizen) | Sharon Kidd | 04/30/2011 | 11/15/2004 |
| #6 (Business Com) | Linda Weedman | 04/30/2011 | 02/04/2008 |
| #7 (Religious Com.) | Jan Bolerjack | 04/30/2012 | 5/4/2009 |
Library Advisory Board
Membership: 5 members/2-year term
Board Type: Advisory
Liaison: Deputy Director, Parks & Recreation
Major duties:
Advise City officials on library services in the City, promote library services and activities, promote library gift giving.
Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council, Ords. 1405, 1520
| Position | Member | Term Expires | Confirmed by Council |
| #1 (Citizen) | Sharon Kidd | 12/31/2010 | 07/06/2004 |
| #2 (Citizen) | Steve Miller | 12/31/2010 | 09/15/2003 |
| #3 (Citizen) | Marie Parrish | 12/31/2009 | 11/20/2006 |
| #4 (Citizen) | Dylan Flesch | 12/31/2009 | 12/15/2008 |
| #5 (Citizen) | Linda McLeod | 12/31/2009 | 01/20/2009 |
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Membership: 7 members/no set term
Board Type: Advisory
Liaison: Mayor's Office Representative
Major duties:
Provide recommendations to Mayor and Council regarding the levying and application of Hotel/Motel tax collections.
Appointed by Council, Res. 1381
| Position | Member |
| #1 (Elected Official) | Joan Hernandez |
| #2 (Bus Collecting Tax) | Donna Rios, Embassy Suites Hotel |
| #3 (Bus Collecting Tax) | Brad Knutson, Homewood Suites |
| #4 (Bus Collecting Tax) | Mike Schabbing, Courtyard by Marriott |
| #5 (Bus Collecting Tax) | Tom Dezutter, Doubletree Guest Suites |
| #6 (Funded by Tax) | Andrew Ciarrocchi, Westfield Southcenter |
| #7 (Funded by Tax) | Mike Miller, Rainforest Cafe |
| #8 (Funded by Tax) | VACANT |
| #9 (Funded by Tax) | Mikel Hansen, SW King County Chamber Exec Comm. |
Parks Commission
Membership: 5 members/3-year term
Board Type: Advisory
Liaison: Mayor's Parks and Recreation Director
Major duties:
Advise City officials regarding the acquisition, development, expansion and operation of parks and recreational facilities and programs.
For more information, view the Parks Commission page.
Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council, Ord. 1018
| Position | Member | Term Expires | Confirmed by Council |
| #1 (Resident) | VACANT | 03/31/2010 | |
| #2 (Resident) | Alice Russell | 03/31/2009 | 12/01/2003 |
| #3 (Resident) | Joanne McManus | 03/31/2011 | 04/19/1999 |
| #4 (Resident) | Scott Kruize | 03/31/2009 | 06/06/2005 |
| #5 (Resident) | Jeff Griffin | 03/31/2010 | 09/17/2007 |
Planning Commission/Board of Architectural Review
Membership: 7 members/4-year term
Board Type: Advisory
Liaison: Department of Community Development Director
Major duties:
To hear and make recommendations or decisions on comprehensive planning, zoning, subdivision and land use permits. Sits as Board of Architectural Review to provide design review of proposed development plans.
For more information, view the Tukwila Planning Commission page.
Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council, Ord. 1802
| Position | Member | Term Expires | Confirmed by Council |
| #1 (Citizen) | Chuck Parrish | 03/31/2010 | 04/03/2006 |
| #2 (Citizen) | Margaret Bratcher | 03/31/2010 | 10/15/2001 |
| #3 (Business) | Bill Arthur | 03/31/2011 | 09/15/1997 |
| #4 (Citizen) | Allan Ekberg | 03/31/2011 | 04/07/2003 |
| #5 (Citizen) | George Malina | 03/31/2010 | 04/04/1994 |
| #6 (Citizen) | Brooke Alford | 03/31/2011 | 11/17/2008 |
| #7 (Citizen) | Lynn Peterson | 03/31/2011 | 09/07/2004 |
Sister City Committee
Membership: 7 members/4-year term
Board Type: Advisory
Liaison: Mayor's Office Representative
Major duties:
Advise City officials on how to foster goodwill and understanding between the City of Tukwila and our Sister City of Miyoshi, Japan and any future additional Sister Cities. Serve as a focal point for all Sister City activities.
Appointed by Mayor, Confirmed by Council, Ord. 1841
| Position | Member | Term Expires | Confirmed by Council |
| #1 (Citizen) | Sharon Baker-Myklebus | 12/31/2010 | 04/03/2006 |
| #2 (Citizen) | Audrey Davis | 12/31/2010 | 04/06/1998 |
| #3 (Citizen) | VACANT | 12/31/2010 | |
| #4 (Citizen) | Mike Easter | 12/31/2010 | 06/20/2005 |
| #5 (At Large) | Andrew Kim | 12/31/2012 | 01/05/2009 |
| #6 (School District) | Bonnie Mullet | 12/31/2012 | 06/07/2004 |
| #7 (Mayor's Rep) | Wayne Smith | 12/31/2012 | 04/06/2009 |
