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Human Services Commission

Overview

The Human Services Commission (HSC) reviews applications and makes funding recommendations of human services programs funded through the federal Community Development Fund Block Grant program, City of Tacoma General Fund, and City of Tacoma Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders sales tax. The Committee conducts public hearings, accepts and reviews proposals, selects projects and makes recommendations to the City Council. The Committee also serves as a resource to the City Council and City Staff for  the development and implementation of Neighborhood and Community Services Strategic Plans. 

 

Membership

 

The Human Services Commission (HSC) consists of fifteen members who are recommended by the Community Vitality and Safety Committee (CVS) and appointed by the City Council to serve in an advisory capacity on human services funding and related issues.

 

Membership must reflect the diversity of our community as to race and culture, gender, age, socioeconomics, geography, and interest in Commission membership.

  

Apply to be a Commissioner

New Commissioner recruitment generally occurs February through April of each year; however, interested residents are welcome to apply at any time during the year to be considered for the next round of vacancies. Apply online.

 

Current Human Services Commission Roster

 

 Member Position     Term Start     Term End
Kristi Coyne  Chair June 1, 2022 September 30, 2025
Laura Badeaux   Vice Chair June 1, 2024 September 30, 2027
Andrea "Andee" Walton   Secretary June 1, 2024 September 30, 2027
Noemi Cagatin-Porter   Member June 1, 2024 September 30, 2027
Jesus “Jesse” Carlos
 Member June 1, 2024 September 30, 2026
Kimberly Ellefson   Member June 1, 2023 September 30, 2025
Collin Thrower  Member June 1, 2024 September 30, 2026
Connie Ladenburg  Member June 1, 2022 September 30, 2025
Carlos Lugo  Member June 1, 2022 September 30, 2025
Kristen Marsh  Member June 1, 2024 September 30, 2026
Lasandra President  Member June 1, 2024 September 30, 2027
Sarah Roemer  Member June 1, 2024 September 30, 2026
Nikki Singh  Member June 1, 2022 September 30, 2025
Naomi Wilson  Chair February 9, 2021 September 30, 2026
Addison Atkatsh  Youth Commissioner November 28, 2023 June 30, 2025

 

Email the commissioners.

 

Staff Support

Staffing support to the Human Services Commission is provided by the Neighborhood and Community Services department.
Time and Day

6 PM
Second Wednesday of the month

 

Meeting Information

 747 Market St, Room 138

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Join Zoom on PC or Mac

Passcode: 002323

  

Or by phone at:
+1-253-215-8782
Webinar ID: 833 6447 6695

 

Staff Liaison

Vicky McLaurin

Systems and Strategy Division Manage

(253) 591-5058

Fax (253) 591-5050



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