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SKHHP Executive Meeting
July 18, 2025
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 1:05 PM.
ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Executive Board members present: Nancy Backus, City of Auburn; Dana Ralph, City of Kent;
Anyah Zupancic, City of Burien (Alternate); Kristina Soltys, City of Covington; Brian Davis, City
of Federal Way; Victoria Schroff, City of Maple Valley; Eric Zimmerman, City of Normandy Park;
Carmen Rivera, City of Renton; Sunaree Marshall, King County.
Others present: Claire Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager; Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program
Coordinator; James Alberson, City of Renton (Alternate); Evan Maxim, City of SeaTac; Laurel
Humphrey, City of Tukwila; Matt Torpey, City of Maple Valley; Angie Mathias, City of Renton;
Merina Hanson, City of Kent; Diane Glauber, King County; Affiong Ibox, KCRHA.
Carmen Rivera joined at 1:35 PM
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was received.
III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 13, 2025 MINUTES
Dana Ralph moved to approve the June 13, 2025 minutes as presented, seconded by Victoria
Schroff. Motion was approved (9-0)
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
No modifications to the agenda were made.
V. BOARD BUSINESS
a. SKHHP LEGISLATIVE FORUM
Claire Goodwin reviewed a draft outline and agenda for the SKHHP Legislative Forum,
scheduled for September 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM.
The Board discussed concerns about aligning messaging on affordable housing policies,
particularly regarding SKHHP’s current legislative priority of funding all types of affordable
housing. While interested in holding the forum, the Board lacked consensus on specific topics.
The Chair directed the Executive Manager to draft a new plan based on survey results from the
Board within the following week.
b. SKHHP 2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Claire Goodwin presented draft ideas for the 2026 Legislative Priorities.
The Board reviewed and discussed three options for consideration as the 2026 Legislative
Priority. The Board had consensus to use Option 3, “Increase Funding for Affordable Housing:
South King County is facing a growing affordable housing crisis. In order to address this crisis,
we need to fund aspects of affordable housing, that include:
• Homeownership for moderate income households and below
• Preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH)
• Land acquisition to secure permanent affordability
• Permanent supportive housing (PSH)
• Infrastructure around affordable housing developments
• Workforce housing; especially smaller sized units below 60% AMI and family
sized units at all income levels “
VI. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Claire Goodwin informed the Board that King County Councilmember De’Sean Quinn (District 5)
recommended a $10,000 grant from the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services
Levy to SKHHP's operating budget in the King County Supplemental Budget. This
recommendation stemmed from a discussion between Councilmember Quinn and Mayor Eric
Zimmerman.
Claire Goodwin informed the Board that the SKHHP Program Coordinator is actively recruiting
for the Community Advisory Board. Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2025.
Interviews are scheduled for August 19, 2025 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM) and August 20, 2025 (1:00
PM - 2:30 PM). The interview panel will include the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Executive
Board, a volunteer Executive Board member, and an Advisory Board member. Board members
interested in volunteering for the interview panel should contact Claire Goodwin.
Claire Goodwin informed the Board that SKHHP has received five pre-application meeting
requests for the 2025 Housing Capital Fund funding round. Pre-application meetings must
conclude by August 4, 2025, with final applications due September 3, 2025. The five proposed
projects are:
• African Community Housing and Development (SeaTac): 129-unit new construction for
African Diaspora immigrants and refugees (30-60% AMI), including housing, educational
facilities, and a performing arts center.
• Mental Health Housing Foundation (Federal Way): 20-unit new construction for
individuals with chronic mental illness (30-50% AMI).
• St. Stephen's Housing Association (Renton): Six new three-bedroom townhomes for
families experiencing homelessness.
• Bellwether Housing (Renton): Pre-application interest expressed; proposal details
forthcoming.
• Catholic Community Services (Burien): Rehabilitation of a 38-unit senior housing
complex (built 1983) for system updates (30-50% AMI seniors).
Claire Goodwin informed the Board that Mercy Housing NW would hold a groundbreaking
ceremony for the Burien Family Housing project on September 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM.
Claire Goodwin informed the Board that the Combined Funder’s Application, used by SKHHP
and other public funders, is now available online.
Claire Goodwin will provide an update on TWG Development’s Pandion at Star Lake Project at
the August Executive Board meeting.
Claire Goodwin will be on vacation from July 25, 2025, to August 3, 2025
VII.ADJOURN
Nancy Backus adjourned the meeting at 2:41 PM.
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Dorsol Plants, Program Coordinator