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Committee hears Tribal update and unanimously recommends confirmation of four appointments to Indigenous advisory bodies

SeattleDec 3, 20252 min read

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On December 3, 2025 (9:34 a.m.–11:03 a.m.) the Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met in Council Chamber, City Hall. Presiding Officer: Councilmember Dan Strauss. Present: Strauss, Maritza Rivera, Robert Kettle, Sara Nelson, Rob Saka. The committee heard Inf 2805 (Tribal Governments and Native Communities Update) and recommended City Council confirm four appointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council and the Seattle Indian Services Commission. All recommendations were unanimous (5–0).

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Inf 2805 (Tribal Governments and Native Communities Update) was heard in Committee.
Appt 03355: Committee recommends City Council confirm appointment of Eddie Sherman as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2027. Vote: In Favor 5 (Strauss, Rivera, Kettle, Nelson, Saka); Opposed: None.
Appt 03356: Committee recommends City Council confirm reappointment of N. Iris Friday as member, Seattle Indian Services Commission, for a term to October 31, 2028. Vote: In Favor 5 (Strauss, Rivera, Kettle, Nelson, Saka); Opposed: None.
Appt 03357: Committee recommends City Council confirm reappointment of Robert E. Howard as member, Seattle Indian Services Commission, for a term to October 31, 2028. Vote: In Favor 5 (Strauss, Rivera, Kettle, Nelson, Saka); Opposed: None.
Appt 03358: Committee recommends City Council confirm reappointment of Michael L. Reichert as member, Seattle Indian Services Commission, for a term to November 30, 2028. Vote: In Favor 5 (Strauss, Rivera, Kettle, Nelson, Saka); Opposed: None.

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Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

Dec 3, 2025, 12:00 AMCouncil Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104scheduled

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This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business. Pursuant to Council Rule VI.C.10, members of the public providing public comment in Chambers will be broadcast via Seattle Channel.
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Call To Order
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Appointment of Eddie Sherman as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2027.
Reappointment of N. Iris Friday as member, Seattle Indian Services Commission, for a term to October 31, 2028.
Reappointment of Robert E. Howard as member, Seattle Indian Services Commission, for a term to October 31, 2028.
Reappointment of Michael L. Reichert as member, Seattle Indian Services Commission, for a term to November 30, 2028.
Tribal Governments and Native Communities Update
Adjournment

Committee hears Tribal update and unanimously recommends confirmation of four appointments to Indigenous advisory bodies

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