Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB)

Mission Statement:    The Human Services Advisory Board is appointed by the Office of the Mayor to provide a liaison between the City Council, the Human Services providers, and the recipients of human services in an effort to determine the human service needs of the City of Spokane, and to recommend the appropriate financial resources to meet the service needs as prioritized by the Human Services Advisory Board and approved by the City Council.

Meeting date, time and location:           The Board meets the First Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Briefing Center, City Hall.

Board Members:

Kimberley Taylor, Chair                                 Exp 01.31.14

Sherrie Sykes, Vice Chair                             Exp 01.31.13

Allyson Busko, Youth                                     Exp 06.30.12

Kristopher Byrum                                           Exp 01.31.13

Merry Jo DeMarais                                         Exp 01.31.13

Dean Duncan                                                 Exp 01.31.15

Curtis Fackler                                                 Exp 01.31.14

Patricia Millen                                                 Exp 01.31.13

Mark Pond                                                       Exp 01.31.14

Colleen Striegel                                             Exp 01.31.14

Diane Zemke                                                 Exp 01.31.14

Vacant                                                             Exp 01.31.15

Vacant                                                             Exp 01.31.15

City of Spokane Staff:

Jerrie Allard, Human Services Director

Wendy Quinnan, Human Services Secretary

Barbara Burns, Legal Counsel

Ben Stuckart, City Council Liaison

HSAB Job Description

Committee board application