Appt 03622: Appointment of Jessi Benveniste as member, Seattle Disability Commission, for a term to April 30, 2027.

Description

Appointment of Jessi Benveniste as member, Seattle Disability Commission, for a term to April 30, 2027.

Summary

The document announces Jessi Benveniste’s appointment to the Seattle Disability Commission for a two-year term from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2027. The Commission selected her, and Seattle City Council confirmation is required under Seattle Municipal Code 3.14.920. The 21-member Commission advises on disability access and inclusion in Seattle, with members appointed by the Mayor, City Council, or the Commission. A resident of Eastlake, Benveniste is a University of Washington civil rights investigator with experience addressing discrimination, disability accommodations, conflict resolution, policy compliance, and organizational systems. Her professional expertise and lived experience with invisible disabilities are presented as relevant to advancing accessibility and participation.