The Department of Revenue (DOR) has formed an Outreach Advisory Committee to improve communication channels with individuals applying for the Working Family Tax Credit (WFTC) and partners helping raise awareness of this program.
Purpose
The Advisory Committee will directly support the policy objectives established by ESHB 1297 and duties will include:
- Attend bi-monthly, remote meetings to learn about the WFTC program and advise on implementing the Community Engagement Plan developed by the DOR.
- Determine those underserved communities with lower enrollment rates and identify ways to increase awareness and access to the program in those areas.
- Provide recommendations on the development of the program, address administrative challenges, and recommend actions that advance equitable practices.
To promote participation, remove financial barriers, and foster increased access to government, DOR will provide per-hour stipends to people with lived experience who qualify as a Class 1 group under Senate Bill 5793.
Committee members
The committee has 12 appointed members and two Department of Revenue co-chairs. Members represent customers living in rural and urban areas, community organizations, public sector representatives, and tax preparers/professionals.
| Member | Area |
|---|---|
| Anila Gill | Lynnwood |
| Athena Dunn | Lakewood |
| Bree West | Ferry County |
| Emily Kohring | Kent |
| Grady Mitchell | Kent |
| Vacant | |
| James Hartvigsen | Spokane |
| Vacant | |
| Michelle Gladstone-Wade | Lacey |
| Socorro Garcia | Prescott |
| Tim Sullivan | Yakima |
| Yuliana Chaparro | Edgewood |
| Perla Gamboa & Kevin Dixon | Statewide, Committee Co-chairs |
Meeting information
Agendas, slides, and meeting links will be posted before each meeting:
Upcoming/recent meetings
February 26, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- English agenda 2/26/24 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 2/26/24 (PDF)
- English slides 2/26/24 (PDF) | Spanish slides 2/26/24 (PDF)
April 22, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
June 17, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
August 19, 2024 (in-person meeting), time TBD
October 14, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
December 9, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Previous meetings
- 2023
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December 13
English agenda 12/13/23 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 12/13/23 (PDF)
English slides 12/13/23 (PDF) | Spanish slides 12/13/23 (PDF)October 11
English agenda 10/11/23 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 10/11/23 (PDF)
English slides 10/11/23 (PDF) | Spanish slides 10/11/23 (PDF)August 9
English agenda 8/9/23 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 8/9/23 (PDF)
English slides 8/9/23 (PDF) | Spanish slides 8/9/23 (PDF)June 21
English agenda 6/21/23 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 6/21/23 (PDF)
English slides 6/21/23 (PDF) | Spanish slides 6/21/23 (PDF)April 12
English agenda 4/12/23 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 4/12/23 (PDF)
English slides 4/12/23 (PDF) | Spanish slides 4/12/23 (PDF)February 8
English agenda 2/8/23 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 2/8/23 (PDF)
English slides 2/8/23 (PDF) | Spanish slides 2/8/23 (PDF) - 2022
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December 13, 2022 member orientation
English agenda 12/13/22 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 12/13/22 (PDF)
English slides 12/13/22 (PDF) | Spanish slides 12/13/22 (PDF)
If you are interested in receiving updates or have any questions, please email DORWorkingFamiliesOutreach@dor.wa.gov.