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Public Comment Guidelines
RCW 42.30.240 - Public comment.
(1) Except in an emergency situation, the governing body of a public agency shall provide an opportunity at or before every regular meeting at which final action is taken for public comment. The public comment required under this section may be taken orally at a public meeting, or by providing an opportunity for written testimony to be submitted before or at the meeting. If the governing body accepts written testimony, this testimony must be distributed to the governing body. The governing body may set a reasonable deadline for the submission of written testimony before the meeting.
(2) Upon the request of any individual who will have difficulty attending a meeting of the governing body of a public agency by reason of disability, limited mobility, or for any other reason that makes physical attendance at a meeting difficult, the governing body shall, when feasible, provide an opportunity for that individual to provide oral comment at the meeting remotely if oral comment from other members of the public will be accepted at the meeting.
(3) Nothing in this section prevents a governing body from allowing public comment on items not on the meeting agenda.
(4) Nothing in this section diminishes the authority of governing bodies to deal with interruptions under RCW 42.30.050, limits the ability of the governing body to put limitations on the time available for public comment or on how public comment is accepted, or requires a governing body to accept public comment that renders orderly conduct of the meeting unfeasible
Board Members
Regina Elmi
Commissioner Elmi was appointed to the board in 2021. She is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Somali Parents Education Board (SPEB), a non-profit organization that helps mobilize community voices to disrupt systems by developing and implementing innovative methods for strong partnerships between parents, educators, community partners and organizations. Her goal is to build a sustainable infrastructure that will leave a legacy beyond her leadership. Regina credits her love of community to her strong desire to create a better world for future generations of Black and brown kids. By devoting her work full-time to SPEB, Regina has made important and lasting relationships with organizations like the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) where she serves on multiple committees. She also serves on community lead organizations like, Road Map Region, Renton Innovation Zone Partnerships and is a member of the Skyway Coalition. Her skills include fundraising, organizing, management, community building, strategic development and design processes for frameworks. Contact Regina Elmi.
Richard Jackson, Vice-Chair
Commissioner Jackson was appointed to the board in 2023. He currently serves as District Secretary-Treasurer for IAM District 751, and is the first African American to hold this position. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) is one of North America's largest and most diverse labor unions. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he was hired by Boeing in 1989. He started his IAMAW career in 1997, becoming a Union Steward at Local 751A. In 2007, he was appointed as a Business Representative in Everett, servicing members working on the 767 Tanker Program. In 2014, he was appointed Chief of Staff and Assistant to the District president. A few years later, in 2021, he was elected District Secretary-Treasurer. Commissioner Jackson is driven by his desire to help others. As well as serving as the Chairman of the IAM District 751 Human Rights Committee, he spends his free time volunteering on various community service projects. In 2021, he was elected as an IAM delegate to the AFL-CIO. Contact Richard Jackson.
Tina Keys
Commissioner Keys was appointed to the board in 2024. She was a participant in the Housing Choice Voucher program for approximately 10 years and brings her lived experience as a valuable perspective to the board. She currently works as a Program Specialist at the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, and has significant experience in the social service sector as a housing navigator, case manager, and resource coordinator working with vulnerable populations. She brings a passion for community advocacy and inclusion to all of her work. Contact Tina Keys.
Jerry Lee
Commissioner Lee was appointed to the board in 2024. He began his career in architecture at MG2 in 1975, working his way up from drafter to Chair of the Board. His philanthropic approach to life helped shape MG2’s community and charitable involvement, and he continues this approach as Executive Director of the firm’s philanthropic arm, the MG2 Foundation. He has served on numerous community boards, including the Children’s Hospital Foundation and the College Success Foundation, he was a founding board member of the Chinese American Citizen’s Alliance Seattle Chapter, and he received Lifetime Achievement Awards from Seattle Business Magazine and NW Asian Weekly. Contact Jerry Lee.
Robin Walls, President & CEO
Robin joined KCHA in 2022. Robin has extensive experience in the affordable housing field and possesses deep knowledge of HUD programs. She came to KCHA from the Houston Housing Authority where she served, most recently, as Vice President of Housing Choice Voucher Programs. In that role, she also oversaw the organization’s grant-funded rental assistance programs for tenants. Prior to that, Robin served as the interim Housing Choice Voucher Program Director for the New Orleans Housing Authority and held supervisory roles at the Chicago Housing Authority’s HCV program. Robin has also provided consulting and technical assistance to numerous housing authorities around the country. Robin participates in several professional organizations including the National Leased Housing Association, where she serves on the board, and the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, where she serves on multiple standing committees. Robin hails from Chicago. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Chicago. Contact Robin Walls.