POLITICAL

To advance the political interests of black people, by focusing on: Establishing political priorities of the Black Collective Interviewing political candidates to determine alignment with Black Collective Priorities

Making candidate recommendations to the Black Collective Reviewing legislation and initiatives, and make recommendations to the Black Collective

Chair: Chana Lawson Co-Chair: Nick Brooks

Members: Karen Robinson, Sherrilla Bivens, Von-Na Chism, Candice Wheeler, Ralette Churchwell, Alisha Agee- Cooper, Marsha Mutisi, Paula Sardinas, James Koroma, LaTasha Wortham, Damita O’Dell, Cardell Morgan, and Yolanda Brooks.

• To ensure that there is a fair and equitable process of determining the best candidates to address issues in the Black Community.
• To evaluate initiatives and proposed legislation that impact the Black Community.
• To develop follow up engagement with elected officials.

Community Partners: Political Destiny PAC, Black Women’s Caucus, NAACP, Commission on African American Affairs, Tacoma Urban League, Ministerial Alliance, APRI Tacoma Chapter

Collaborators: Pierce County Democrats, ACLU, League of Women Voters, and Archway Consulting Group.

Outcomes: The Political Committee establishes an equitable process for non- partisan political recommendations and endorsements. The committee collaborates with other committees for interview questions during its endorsement recommendation process. The also committee provides assistance in the preparation for African American Legislative Day / Legislative Session.