The Human Services Commission advises the City Council concerning human services planning and funding. To do so, the commission must:
- Review all requests for funding of human services;
- Develop recommendations on priorities for the allocation of city resources to meet identified needs;
- Pursue regional cooperation in the planning, funding and delivery of human services;
- Conduct studies and make recommendations concerning emerging human services issues and concerns; and
- Comment on city actions that may affect the availability of human services in Bellevue.
The commission is charged with representing the diversity of the community and provides the public with opportunities to be involved in commission activities.
The commission is composed of seven Bellevue residents. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor following the consent of a majority of the City Council and serve four-year terms. The Council Liaison may recommend appointment of a nonvoting ex-officio member.
Members
Councilmember Janice Zahn is City Council liaison to the commission.
- Jaskaran Singh Sarao, Chair - term ends 5-31-25
- Angela White** - term ends 5-31-27
- Angela Phan** - term ends 5-31-25
- Delfina Gonzalez** - term ends 5-31-26
- Fitri Rashid** - term ends 5-31-26
- Jeanine Imfura** - term ends 5-31-27
- Police Major Mark Tarantino, Ex-Officio
- Position 4 is currently Vacant - term ends 5-31-27
* Denotes commissioner serving second term.
**Commissioner is fulfilling remaining term of a former Commissioner.
Meetings
Beginning April 15, 2024, the Human Services Commission meets the first and third Monday* of each month; 6-8 p.m.; Council Conference Room (1E-113), City Hall.
*except when a holiday is observed. The commission then meets the following Monday.
View meeting details on the City Calendar.