This article the first in the “EJC Spotlight” series – highlighting the backgrounds and work of current and former Environmental Justice Committee (EJC) members. Since 2017, the EJC has strived to uplift those most impacted by environmental inequities and center community needs in the City’s environmental efforts while building partnerships… [ Keep reading ]
If you are committed to centering community needs in the City’s environmental work and improving environmental, health and economic conditions for our communities, apply to the Environmental Justice Committee! Formed in 2017, the Environmental Justice Committee (EJC) strives to uplift those most-affected by environmental inequities. The EJC centers community ownership… [ Keep reading ]
In April 2016, Mayor Murray released the Equity & Environment Agenda—a roadmap for advancing race and social justice in the environmental movement. The Agenda was developed in partnership with the multi-ethnic, multi-racial Community Partners Steering Committee (CPSC) and over 1000 Seattle residents participated in conversations and activities that contributed to… [ Keep reading ]
