Appt 03598: Appointment of Dale L. Baker Jr. as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.

Description

Appointment of Dale L. Baker Jr. as member, Community Technology Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.

Summary

Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson appointed Dale L. Baker Jr. of Mount Baker to the Community Technology Advisory Board (CTAB) as a Get Engaged member. The appointment runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and requires City Council confirmation. Baker is a Seattle-born researcher, designer, and community advocate with degrees from the University of Washington and experience in participatory design, accessibility, youth mentorship, and policy development. On CTAB, he plans to address digital redlining, expand digital literacy, and promote technology policies shaped by communities most affected by them. The appointment matters because CTAB advises the City on technology issues affecting residents’ access to information and services.