King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is recruiting up to 11 members for the King County Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) Interim Advisory Board. The EDI Interim Advisory Board will provide strategic direction and guidance for the new King County EDI including advising on program priorities, promoting accountability to the King County EDI framework and values outlined in the implementation plans, and amplifying EDI activities and programs. 

Individuals and Community-Based Organizations with lived experience of displacement and a commitment to equitable development work in their communities are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Sunday, March 30 at 11:59pm.

Interim Advisory Board members must be residents of King County with capacity to fill the role. The composition of the board is expected to be geographically diverse and representative across King County with particular emphasis on areas that are higher risk for displacement. The selection process is expected to be completed by April 15 and a kick-off meeting of the newly selected Interim Advisory Board will be held in late April.

About the new King County Equitable Development Initiative

This year, King County is launching a new county-wide Equitable Development Initiative (EDI). King County’s EDI will consider past policy decisions, historic inequities, and current conditions to improve access to opportunities to the most affected communities and allocate resources and investments to communities at risk of displacement. 

King County Council recently allocated $13 million to support King County EDI implementation in 2025. Implementation will include launching a capacity building and capital funding program to support community-driven and community-owned affordable housing and community development projects.

What will the King County EDI Interim Advisory Board do?

  • The Interim Advisory Board will be comprised of up to 11 community leaders representing geographic communities at higher risk of displacement and community members with skills and experience related to equitable development.
  • The King County EDI Interim Advisory Board provides strategic direction and guidance for the new King County EDI including advising on program priorities, promoting accountability to the King County EDI framework and values, and amplifying King County EDI activities and programs.
  • Interim Advisory Board members will be compensated $75.00 an hour and will be required to participate in 2-hour virtual meetings twice a month.

Who is eligible to apply?

  • The King County EDI Interim Advisory Board application is open to all members of the public who are current King County residents.
  • King County is taking proactive steps to recruit representation from priority communities who are adversely impacted by structural racism and discrimination; experiencing disparities in economic and health outcomes; and face a heightened risk of displacement, as well as underrepresented geographies such as unincorporated King County. 
  • Priority consideration will be given to individuals with lived experience of displacement and those with expertise or experience relevant to the equitable development initiative. 
  • Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of Interim Advisory Board at https://tinyurl.com/aboutKCEDI

FOR QUESTIONS: Please contact Yasmeen Perez, Equitable Development Program Manager at yaperez@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-8636.

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