City of Kirkland
Comprehensive Equity Partnership. Conducted a needs assessment, SWOT analysis, and community surveys, resulting in a Five-Year DEI roadmap and training for 900 employees and 92,500 residents.
City of Kirkland 5-Year DEI Plan Impacts Statewide Law
Chanin Kelly-Rae Consulting’s expertise has driven impactful, bipartisan change in community governance and DEI integration. Notably, our consultation with the Kirkland City Council led to their unanimous decision to sunset the Houghton Community Council, addressing structural inequity and promoting community inclusivity. This effort, backed by extensive outreach, assessment, and strategic recommendations, contributed to the enactment of Washington’s HB 1769, a landmark bipartisan law sunsetting community councils statewide. Our results reflect a commitment to equitable governance, responsive community engagement, and actionable policy advancement.