African American Affairs, Commission on

Examines and defines issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African-Americans, and makes recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, and State Agencies for changes in programs and laws.
Board Websitehttps://caa.wa.gov/who-we-are/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.113.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursed Travel Expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNo member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms.
Member Requirements: Balanced representation based on African-American population distribution within the state, geographic considerations, gender, age, and occupation. No member may serve more than two full consecutive terms.

Member List

African American Affairs, Commission on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Estes, Stacy 06/26/2023 11/20/2025 General Public
2 Turner, Lolinda 03/08/2024 11/20/2026 General Public
3 Geolingo, Yolanda 11/29/2022 11/20/2025 General Public
4 Perkins, Zellynda 02/13/2024 11/20/2026 General Public
5 Stanton, Sheila 01/26/2022 11/20/2024 General Public
6 Kendricks, Walter 01/25/2022 11/20/2024 General Public
7 Bailey, Michael 02/13/2024 11/20/2026 General Public
8 Todd, Joseph 01/25/2022 11/20/2024 General Public
9 Laney, III, LeRoy 11/29/2022 11/20/2025 General Public
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