Social Support Services

Glory Busic (Outreach and Engagement Coordinator) and Tiffany Schira (Marketing Communications Manager) from Vashon Youth and Family Services presented updates and how to get involved. Two motions were discussed regarding immigration flights at Boeing Field (Julie Brown) and advocating for safe, renewable energy (Kevin Jones). A new motion to discuss unauthorized use of the V-MCC email list was introduced. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2wD2_1gHUY

Panelists Emily Scott (Food Bank), Merrilee Runyon (VIGA), Shauna Ahern (Community organizer), and Gene Kuhns (IFCH) discuss food security. Truman O’Brien presents a motion to adopt the Vashon Island Disaster Airlift Response Team.

Panelists Emily Scott (Food Bank), Merrilee Runyon (VIGA), Shauna Ahern (Community organizer), and Gene Kuhns (IFCH) discuss food security

Updates and Q&A with King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Seattle Indian Health Board update on Vashon facility, presentation of resolution supporting Islanders for Ferry Action, overnight emergency shelter discussion, presentation of resolution from Vashon Town Plan Committee

Puget Sound Energy on Tree Wire/vegetation management/ easements, Vashon water supply concerns, roads update, ferry system update, Vashon Food Bank update

Sheriff's Office updates, King County Regional Homelessness Authority update, Vashon local election winners, vote on 4 motions that urge legislators to protect the environment and climate, 2024 budget approval, new board member