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Community Human Services Advisory Board
Meetings
The Community Human Services Advisory Board regularly meets on the first third Thursday each month at 6:00 p.m.
Meetings are held in hybrid format: in-person in the Parks and Public Works Building Conference Room adjacent to City Hall, 769 Village Way and virtually via Zoom meeting platform. CHSAB agendas and meeting minutes can be found here.
Purpose
On February 25, 2020, Mayor Geoffrey Thomas and the Monroe City Council adopted the recommendations of the Homelessness Policy Advisory Committee (HPAC) by resolution. In order to assist the City in implementation of the recommendations and advise on new human services policy issues, the HPAC recommended it be made a standing committee.
Following adoption of the recommendations, the City formed an ad-hoc committee of technical advisory experts to advise in the implementation process. This committee identified the need to respond not only to those experiencing homelessness, but also to those at risk of becoming homeless, those who are living in poverty, those who are adversely affected by crisis, and those in marginalized communities.
In order to expand the ability to discuss and respond to these topics, Mayor Thomas and City staff proposed the standing committee be established as the Community Human Services Advisory Board (CHSAB) to reflect the range of subject. At its June 23, 2020 meeting, the Monroe City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing the CHSAB.
Organization
The CHSAB consists of 7 voting members representing a cross section of local residents, businesses, faith communities, and services providers; the initial terms of appointment are staggered, and the Mayor, City Administrator, Chief of Police and Human Services Coordinator will serve as ex-officio members.
Membership
Members of the CHSAB were appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Terms of appointment are for four years.
The following are the current members of the CHSAB:
Position Number | Voting Members | Term Expires |
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Position 1 | Megan Wirsching | December 31, 2025 |
Position 2 | Jim Bloss | December 31, 2025 |
Position 3 | VACANT | December 31, 2026 |
Position 4 | Tony Balk | December 31, 2026 |
Position 5 | Marci Scott-Weis | December 31, 2023 |
Position 6 | James Harrigan | December 31, 2023 |
Position 7 | Roger Evans | December 31, 2023 |
Membership Applications will be accepted as seats become vacant.
Board Responsibilities
The CHSAB is an advisory body to the Mayor and City Council, and all recommendations by the CHSAB addressing work program, policy issues, and related budget issues will be made to the Mayor and Council. Additionally, members of the CHSAB have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Provide nonbinding recommendations on how to assist community members: experiencing homelessness, who are at risk of becoming homeless or who are experiencing poverty or are adversely impacted by a crisis;
- As directed by the Council, represent the City at established community events;
- As directed by the Council, provide nonbinding recommendations for advocating for change at the local, county and state level along with elected City officials;
- Act honestly, in good faith;
- Perform their duties in a manner ensuring that the public trust in the integrity, objectivity, and impartiality of the CHSAB is preserved and enhanced;
- Provide the coordination of information among local citizens and stakeholders to seek thoughtful, effective, and lasting solutions;
- Provide nonbinding advice and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council in the formulation, monitoring, implementation, and review of the City’s programs and policies;
- Provide a communication link between the City, the community and local service providers on the community perspective and perception on how to assist community members: experiencing homelessness, who are at risk of becoming homeless or who are experiencing poverty or are adversely impacted by a crisis;
- Participate in ongoing education on topics relating to equity and human services;
- Provide nonbinding recommendations to the Mayor and the Council regarding a multi-year implementation strategy and funding;
- Advise the City on the implementation of the HPAC recommendations.
- Advise the City on human service policy issues.
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available upon adoption.
For Agendas and Minutes since January 1, 2021, please visit the City's new Agenda Center.
For Agendas and Minutes prior to January 1, 2021, please visit the Agendas & Minutes Archive.
2021 Sky Valley Community Needs Assessment
Findings and Executive Summary
Traducciones al Español
Presentation
2022 Work Reports
**The 2022 application period for the Human Services Awards has closed.**
Purpose:
The City of Monroe Human Services Awards are intended to support planning, funding, monitoring, and evaluating community human service needs. This is a reflection of the City's desire to assist people in our community who have special needs, lack adequate income, are physically or mentally vulnerable, or lack the skills and abilities necessary to maintain self-sufficiency.
The project must address human services needs in the following categories:
- Housing
- Mental Health
- Disability Services
2022 RFP CITY OF MONROE HUMAN SERVICES AWARDS
Contact Us
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Deborah Knight
City Administrator
Phone: 360-863-4500
Email DeborahTyler Christian
Management Analyst
Phone: 360-863-4523
Email TylerRachel Adams
Human Services Coordinator
Email RachelFind Us
806 W Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
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