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 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 |
| Emily Kohring | Kent |
| Marichuy Alvízar | Ephrata |
| Michelle Chase | Poulsbo |
| Michelle Gladstone-Wade | Lacey |
| Tim Sullivan | Yakima |
| Yuliana Chaparro | Edgewood |
| Kevin Dixon | Statewide, Committee Co-chair |
| Sawyer Barragan | Statewide, Committee Co-chair |
2025 Meeting information
Agendas and slides will be posted before each meeting.
Meetings are held the second Monday of each month from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Upcoming Meetings
- May 19 (third Monday)
- June 9
- July 14
- August 11
- September 8
- October 13
- November 10
- December 8
Recent meetings
April 14
English agenda 4/14/25 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 4/14/25 (PDF)
English slides 4/14/25 (PDF) | Spanish slides 4/14/25 (PDF)
March 10
English agenda 3/10/25 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 3/10/25 (PDF)
English slides 3/10/25 (PDF) | Spanish slides 3/10/25 (PDF)
Previous meetings
- 2025
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February 10
English agenda 2/10/25 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 2/10/25 (PDF)
English slides 2/10/25 (PDF) | Spanish slides 2/10/25 (PDF)January 13
English agenda 1/13/25 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 1/13/25 (PDF)
English slides 1/13/25 (PDF) | Spanish slides 1/13/25 (PDF) - 2024
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December 9
English agenda 12/9/24 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 12/9/24 (PDF)
English slides 12/9/24 (PDF) | Spanish slides 12/9/24 (PDF)October 14
English agenda 10/14/24 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 10/14/24 (PDF)
English slides 10/14/24 (PDF) | Spanish slides 10/14/24 (PDF)June 17
English agenda 6/17/24 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 6/17/24 (PDF)
English slides 6/17/24 (PDF) | Spanish slides 6/17/24 (PDF)April 19
English agenda 4/22/24 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 4/22/24 (PDF)
English slides 4/22/24 (PDF) | Spanish slides 4/22/24 (PDF)February 26
English agenda 2/26/24 (PDF) | Spanish agenda 2/26/24 (PDF)
English slides 2/26/24 (PDF) | Spanish slides 2/26/24 (PDF) - 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.