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File #: 2026-0396    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Regular Agenda
File created: 2/4/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 3/4/2026 Final action:
Title: Motion 26-086, confirming the appointment of Nilima Pahari to the Snohomish County Children's Commission
Attachments: 1. Proposed Motion 26-086, 2. Application, 3. Executive Recommendation, 4. Matrix, 5. Motion Assignment Slip

 

 

Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)

 

 

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Motion 26-086, confirming the appointment of Nilima Pahari to the Snohomish County Children’s Commission

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DEPARTMENT:  Human Services

 

ORIGINATOR:  Cathy Butler

 

EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION:  Approved by Lacey Harper 2/6/26

 

PURPOSE: To recommend the appointment of Nilima Pahari to the Snohomish County Children’s Commission.

 

BACKGROUND: The Children’s Commission was created to advise the County on “issues of health, safety and social services for infants, young children and youth in the community.” It is composed of  25 members, including at least two youth commissioners. Three members are appointed from each council district, while the remaining ten at-large appointees may reside anywhere within the county.  Commissioners serve four-year terms with the exception of youth commissioners, who serve one-year terms. Commissioners may not serve more than three consecutive terms. The Snohomish County Children’s Commission currently has 14 members and 11 vacancies.  

                     Ms. Pahari resides in Council District 4
                     Ms. Pahari is currently a high school student in the Northshore School District
                     Ms. Pahari is active in student and community leadership activities with experience and interest in government policy and advocacy
                     Ms. Pahari is not a member of any other County committee or council
                     Ms. Pahari is recommended for a first one-year term upon appointment

 

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

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DEPARTMENT FISCAL IMPACT NOTES:  NA

 

CONTRACT INFORMATION:

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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS:  Reviewed/approved by Finance (Nathan Kennedy 2/6/26)