Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission

Commission Meetings

  • 3-4:30 p.m.
  • Second Tuesday of each month 
  • Council Chambers 
    501 N. Anderson Street
    Ellensburg, WA 98926

Members of the public who wish to participate virtually in this meeting may do so by joining the Zoom meeting. 

Webinar ID: 897 3788 2563
Password: 717948

Public comment will be accepted during the public comment portion of the agenda.

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Links

Learn about Commission work:
View the 2021-2022 DEI Commission Annual Report. 
View the 2023 DEI Commission Annual Report and 2024 spending plan.
View the 2024 DEI Commission Annual Report
View the 2025 DEI Commission Annual Report
Learn about the DEI Commission Subcommittees

Learn more about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Ellensburg:
Ordinance 4871 - Forming Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission
View the December 2020 IDE Subcommittee Report (Listening Tour Report)
Comprehensive Plan Chapter 9 - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Agendas & Minutes

Members

There are nine Diversity, Equity and Inclusion members, all of which must live in Kittitas County (with no more than two residing outside of the City of Ellensburg). The current Commission members are:

  • Phil Backlund, term expires 5/31/2026
  • Kandee Cleary, term expires 5/31/2026
  • Amber Hoefer, term expires 5/31/2026
  • M. Eliatamby-O'Brien, term expires 5/31/2027
  • Nancy Goodloe, City Council Member & Commission Chair
  • VACANT, term expires 5/31/2026
  • Cody Natland, term expires 5/31/2027
  • Judd Ike Grey, term expires 5/31/2028
  • Amber Darting, term expires 5/31/2028

Responsibilities

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission operates under the authority of Chapter 1.88 of the City Code and is responsible for advising the City Council on diversity, equity and inclusion matters with the mission to support Ellensburg in celebrating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that welcomes and is supportive to all residents and visitors because doing so enriches each individual’s life and the community’s wellbeing and vitality.