Regional Law, Safety, and Justice Committee (RLSJC)

About

The committee seeks to improve coordination and cooperation among criminal justice agencies.

Committee members meet monthly to share information, identify problems and solutions, and track program progress.

Membership includes representatives from area cities, the County, and the Department of Corrections. Meetings also include judges, prosecutors, law enforcement members, public defenders, legislators, and Councilmembers.

The committee meets on the last Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m.

2025 meetings

• January 30
• February 27
• March 27
• May 29
• July 31
• September 25
• December 11

Note: The committee is not subject to Washington Open Public Meeting Act requirements.

2025 RLSJC membership and staff

Chair

Neal Black, Councilmember, City of Kirkland

Email: nblack@kirklandwa.gov

Vice-Chair

Judge Melinda Young, King County Superior Court

Email: melinda.young@kingcounty.gov

Staff

Midiã De Souza Tanis, Criminal Justice Project Manager 

Email: MTanis@kingcounty.gov

Phone: 206-593-8325

Sound Cities Staff

Andie Parnell, Policy Analyst

Email: andie@soundcities.org

Phone: 206-724-4060