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January Newsletter: Legislative Session, Board Meeting, and Other Opportunities

Legislative Session Updates The Washington State Legislature is scheduled to convene for the 2022 Legislative Session on Monday, January 10. At the moment, both the Senate and the House of Representatives plan to hold committee meetings and floor votes virtually. The situation will be reassessed every two weeks, and may move to a hybrid model later in Session depending on the COVID-19 situation. Members of the public will have opportunities to participate, such as through virtual lobby days and providing virtual testimony. All committee and floor action will be streamed to TVW. If you would like to contact legislators, you may do also so via phone or email. We will publish [...]

By CAPAA|2022-01-21T20:13:05-08:00January 7th, 2022|Events, Featured, Jobs, News|

CAPAA Congratulates Kendee Yamaguchi, Appointed Seattle Deputy Mayor

CAPAA Congratulates Kendee Yamaguchi, Appointed Seattle Deputy Mayor Seattle Mayor-Elect Bruce Harrell has announced that Snohomish County Executive Director Kendee Yamaguchi will be appointed as Deputy Mayor of Seattle. A former CAPAA Executive Director, Yamaguchi will bring a legacy of public service to the position. "Following the footsteps of notable community leaders before me, I hope to carry on the legacy of AAPIs who have served our City," Yamaguchi said on the announcement. "I am honored and excited to take this shining city forward alongside Seattle's first mayor of Asian ancestry." CAPAA Executive Director Toshiko Hasegawa celebrated the announcement, saying, "Kendee Yamaguchi is a true servant to the people [...]

By CAPAA|2021-12-29T15:09:18-08:00December 29th, 2021|Featured, News, Statements|

November Board Meeting Information

November Board Meeting Information The Commission will convene its Public Board Meeting on Saturday, November 20, from 10 AM – 12 PM. Based on guidance from the Department of Health related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, the meeting will be held remotely via video conference call. A dial-in option will also be available for those who are unable to access the meeting electronically. Board meeting materials are available on CAPAA's webpage. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81677535411?pwd=MnBoRmFET2c2RWFQcnpoNVRsS0dlQT09 Meeting ID: 816 7753 5411 Passcode: 035670 One tap mobile +12532158782,,81677535411#,,,,*035670# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,81677535411#,,,,*035670# US (San Jose) People of Color Legislative Summit Register now for the 3rd Washington State People of Color Legislative Summit (POCLS). Organizational and/or self-identified community leaders [...]

By CAPAA|2021-11-22T11:06:26-08:00November 19th, 2021|Events, Featured, Jobs|

Join the Commission!

Opportunity Announcement Contact: Rosa Mai | rosa.mai@capaa.wa.gov | (206) 370-9554 November 5, 2021 Join the Commission! The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications for candidates to serve the diverse ANHPI constituency of Washington State. CAPAA is a small, cabinet-level state agency comprised of three staff and 12 Governor-appointed Commissioners representing the geographic and cultural diversity of Washington State. Its mission is to improve the well-being of ANHPI Washingtonians by identifying and examining issues impacting them. Its role is to advise the Governor, state legislature, and state agencies on services, programming, and changes to law. Together with staff, Commissioners work in partnership with communities and state leaders to respond to [...]

By CAPAA|2021-11-05T14:40:38-07:00November 5th, 2021|Featured, Jobs, News, Statements|

Join us for our November Board Meeting!

People of Color Legislative Summit Please save the date for the 3rd Washington State People of Color Legislative Summit (POCLS). Organizational and/or self-identified community leaders of color across Washington are cordially invited to join us virtually on Saturday, December 4th, 10 AM-1 PM to represent their organizations and identify shared legislative priorities. The summit has 2 main goals: to stimulate dialogue between diverse POC organizations, community leaders, and state legislators of color to build statewide solidarity and mobilizing capacity on the most important issues to our collective communities of color. to organize a platform for community leaders of color to develop and push forward our communities’ legislative priorities with the bicameral Black Members Caucus (BMC) and [...]

By CAPAA|2021-11-05T14:43:51-07:00November 1st, 2021|Featured, Jobs|

October Newsletter: Happy Fil-Am History Month!

Happy Filipino American History Month! October is Filipino/a/x American History Month, a time for us to celebrate the history, contributions, and future of the Fil-Am community, especially here in Washington state. Washington is the proud home of vibrant Indipino communities, Fil-Am led labor reforms, Carlos Bulosan, the Filipino American National History Society, the Young Filipino People's Far West Convention, Dorothy and Fred Cordova, Uncle Bob Santos, and so many more. Throughout the month, we will be posting about Fil-Am history, especially in the Pacific Northwest, on our Facebook page. A full list of events throughout the month is also available, courtesy of the Filipino American National History Society. Happy Indigenous Peoples' [...]

By CAPAA|2021-10-12T10:53:49-07:00October 12th, 2021|Featured, Jobs|

September Board Meeting Information

September Public Board Meeting The Commission will convene its Public Board Meeting on Saturday, September 18, from 10 AM – 1 PM. Based on guidance from the Department of Health related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, the meeting will be held remotely via video conference call. A dial-in option will also be available for those who are unable to access the meeting electronically. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88973334521?pwd=R1pLdXRoeEdNVmtxZmVycFM2STNuQT09 Meeting ID: 889 7333 4521 Passcode: 789697 One tap mobile +12532158782,,88973334521#,,,,*789697# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,88973334521#,,,,*789697# US (San Jose) This is a barrier-free event. Requests for accommodations, including translation or interpreter services, should be made to <brenda.obrien@capaa.wa.gov by Friday, September 10th, 5 PM PT. DOH [...]

By CAPAA|2021-09-17T14:24:38-07:00September 17th, 2021|Featured, Jobs, News|

August Newsletter: COVID-19 Updates, Job Opportunities, and Upcoming Events

COVID-19 Updates As Washington state COVID-19 hospitalizations reach an all-time high, Governor Inslee has announced several restrictions and requirements to address the public health crisis. Effective Monday, August 23, all individuals are required to wear masks in public indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. Additionally, Governor Inslee announced vaccine mandates for state employees, private health care workers, long term care workers, and educators. This includes (but is not limited to): State workers in executive cabinet agencies, regardless of teleworking status On-site contractors K -12 educators School staff Coaches Bus drivers School volunteers Higher education faculty and staff Licensed, certified and contracted early learning and childcare programs License-exempt early learning, childcare and [...]

By CAPAA|2021-08-19T15:36:26-07:00August 19th, 2021|Events, Featured, Jobs, News|

Meet Our New Commissioners!

CAPAA Bids Farewell to Three Commissioners At CAPAA, we are truly fortunate to work with 12 incredible appointees who serve as ardent community advocates. In the past three years, the call to serve the public has never been more urgent. CAPAA Commissioners worked tirelessly to honor and amplify the voices of community members, particularly during the global pandemic. With hearts full of gratitude, we bid farewell to three tremendous public servants finishing their terms of service. As they move on from CAPAA, they leave behind large footprints and bigger hearts. Commissioner Lori Wada, one of the longest-serving Commissioners in CAPAA history, has served CAPAA in a number of capacities. [...]

By CAPAA|2021-08-04T13:28:47-07:00August 4th, 2021|Featured, Jobs, News|

July Newsletter: Upcoming Events & Opportunities

CANN-WA COVID-19 Relief Program for COFA Community CANN-WA is offering one-time COVID-19 relief to Washington COFA households who are currently in Isolation/Quarantine due to a positive test results of COVID-19 on or after June 28th, 2021. For more information, please contact: Chuukese - Juanita Monesa Ysau at jyasu@cann-wa.us Marshallese - David Anitok at danitok@cann-wa.us Kosraean - Deacon Driskell Jack at djack@cann-wa.us Yapese - Rachael Tamngin at rtamngin@cann-wa.us For any general inquiries, or if you're interested in participating with your statewide COFA cultural-base organization, please contact info@cann-wa.us. Small Business Flex Fund The Small Business FlexFund is live now and taking applications for simple, low-interest, and flexible loans for your small business or nonprofit! If you are [...]

By CAPAA|2021-08-02T11:29:16-07:00July 6th, 2021|Events, Featured, Jobs|