July 2, 10:35 AM click here to comment > 4
Welcome, Kip Tokuda
We’re pleased to announce that Kip Tokuda will be joining our office to work on police recruitment with the SPD 20/20 team. He’ll be partnering with the community and veteran recruitment officers at SPD to develop a plan to recruit new officers who reflect the diversity of experience and background that makes Seattle so special.
Kip is a longtime community activist and advocate for our local kids and social justice issues. He served four terms in our state legislature, representing the 37th District. He is a lifelong resident of Central and Southeast Seattle, with deep personal ties and history as an advocate for those neighborhoods.
“This is a natural next step in the community and social justice advocacy work I’ve been doing my whole career” said Tokuda. “I’ll be looking at our current recruitment plans and connecting with community leaders to see what we can do better to recruit officers who represent Seattle’s values.”
Welcome, Kip!
Posted by: April Thomas
Comments
Comment from Dr. Carol Simmons
Time July 14, 2012 at 8:29 am
Kip Tokuda is an excellent choice for this position. He is highly regarded by the community and has the skills and sensitivity for this important job. His dedication to social justice issues has been proven and with his expertise the healing will now begin.
Comment from Vivian Lee
Time July 14, 2012 at 11:25 am
Great choice by Mayon McGinn! Tokuda has the broad experience and community linkages to really be of major assistance in this role because he is so well respected and recognized by so many in the community. Thanks to Mayor McGill for such an appropriate selection..
Comment from Carrol Ann Leonard
Time July 19, 2012 at 9:36 am
I’m glad that Kip is back!!!! This one is for you Kip – ” A person’s true wealth is the good they do in the world”.
Comment from chas talbot
Time July 11, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Not Tokuda ! While in the Legislature, he broke his word to us on public financing for sports stadia, shamelessly. He is not forgotten nor is he forgiven.