Equity Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC)

History

• In 2017, the Tukwila City Council passed their first Equity Policy. This policy provides elected officials, City staff, board members and commissioners with the necessary tools to lead with an equity lens when making decisions for Tukwila residents, community members, businesses and guests.
• In 2019, the Equity Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC) was created. EPIC is a City-wide committee conducted by City employees who are committed to advancing Equity throughout the City of Tukwila.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Equity Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC) is to empower courageous engagement. EPIC’s goals are to dismantle historic systemic and institutional injustices, and to reinforce practices that result in inclusion with equitable outcomes.

Meetings

The Equity Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC) meets every other month as a large group and holds an annual retreat in early fall to develop equity priorities for implementation.

Presentations

EPIC Council Presentation – 01/24/2022

EPIC Equity Policy Discussion – 10/05/2020

Draft Equity Policy Discussion – 08/28/2017

Documents

• EPIC Annual Review – 01/24/22
• EPIC Council Presentation – 10/05/20

News Articles

• Association of Washington Cities (AWC) – 8/16/22:  Tukwila adopts internal tools to help employees realize council-adopted equity goals.

Awards

The Equity Policy Implementation Committee was selected for the 2021 Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Municipal Excellence Award. EPIC was selected out of 22 projects that were submitted from throughout the State.