Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Welcome! We're a group of volunteer advisors, and our purpose is to foster an Edmonds that accepts, celebrates, and appreciates each of us.

  • Serve as a resource for City government + the community by providing information, education, and communication that facilitates a better understanding and celebrates our differences.
  • Provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council that would identify opportunities to address diversity issues, promote diversity programs, and/or provide guidance to create a more accessible, safe, and inclusive government and community.
  • Assist the City in supporting and challenging all areas of government and the community to eliminate and prevent all forms of discrimination.

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FREE FILM SERIES 2023-2024

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Every film in our series has closed captioning in English. 

Free film series Edmonds DEIA 

 

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A Little More About Us

 To see our list of events, meetings, holidays and gatherings, follow us on Facebook. Check out our Edmonds Diversity Commission Language Recommendations for more about us, along with our recommendations on fostering an inclusive, welcoming space for all.

Downloadable Resources

Resiliency Toolkit PDF

Simple Ways to Say "No"

Simple Ways to Set Boundaries

Diversity Commission Language Guide

 

Free Services Available

US Letter Flyer

   

We always love to hear from you. Reach out to our coordinator at [email protected] with ideas, questions and feedback.

 


Commissioners

Elaine Helm, Co-Chair
Jessie Owen, Co-Chair
Dipti Chrastka
Kim Gunning
Pam Iverson
Patty Narvaez
Rebecca Perault
Umrah Saleh Thomas

 

 


Meeting schedule

Monthly meetings are the first Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Next meeting: Wednesday, March 6, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Zoom Meeting Link

Location

Brackett Conference Room
Third Floor
Edmonds City Hall
121 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020


Staff

Molly Jay
Commission Coordinator
[email protected] 

Racial Equity Toolkit


 More Resources


Read more about the Diversity Commission's mission and objectives around fostering inclusivity and equity in our community, along with our language recommendations for creating a welcoming community for all.  Edmonds Commission.docx.pdf