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Edmonds City Council
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CONDUCT INTERVIEWS FOR COUNCIL POSITION 1 VACANCY
1. Interview Slate of Applicants for Council Position #1 Vacancy (240 min)
ADJOURNMENT (4:15 PM)
Edmonds City Council Agenda
August 27, 2022
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/27/2022
Interview Slate of Applicants for Council Position #1 Vacancy
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
The Council received 17 qualified applications for Council Position #1 Vacancy. At the 8/23/2022
meeting, Council decided to proceed by interviewing all 17 candidates over two meetings, August 27
and August 29.
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
Interviews will be conducted virtually over Zoom. Each interview will be 25 minutes; applicants will have
2.5 minutes for opening and concluding comments, each councilmember will have 3 minutes to ask the
same question to each applicant, followup questions are allowed within the time limit. The interviews
will be conducted in the following order:
10:00 a.m. Jenna Nand
10:30 am Susanna Law Martini
11:00 a.m. James Ogonowski
11:30 a.m. Dave Teitzel
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Break for Lunch
12:45 p.m. Lauren Golembiewski
1:15 p.m. Eric Dubbury
1:45 p.m. Elizabeth Fleming
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. Roger Pence
3:00 pm Michelle Dotsch
3:30 p.m. Lora Petso
As the interviews will be open and viewable over zoom, in fairness to the first applicant to interview, the
Councilmembers' questions are included in the agenda memo:
Councilmember Diane Buckshnis - What are your opinions about zoning?
Councilmember Susan Paine - Last year, there was a lot of community engagement on Streateries, what
is your opinion about Streateries and using city streets for non -vehicle purposes?
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Councilmember Vivian Olson - Council demands are significant year round (minimum 20 hours per week,
many of us work much more), with the budget season immediately ahead (Oct and November) being
the most demanding. Are you and your family (and your employer if you work another job) aware of the
significant demands of the councilmember role, and are you and all other stakeholders for your time
willing to make the sacrifices for you to perform well in the role?
Councilmember Will Chen -
What is your understanding of the concept of ONE Edmonds with different unique neighborhoods and
how can our city equitably deploy its resources for different neighborhoods? Neighborhoods such as
Lake Ballinger, Five corners, Perrinvillle, Seaview, Maplewood, Talbot, the bowl, Emerald hills, Westgate,
Firdale Village, and Hickman Park.
Councilmember Neil Tibbott - Please tell us about a recent activity you did in Edmonds that gave you an
insight into the needs of our city. What was the insight and how has it changed the way you serve in our
city?
Councilmember Laura Johnson - Following up on your top three priorities listed on your application,
what steps would you take to begin the process to start implementation?
Attachments:
Jenna Nand —Redacted
Susanna Law Martini_ Redacted
James Ogonowski_Redacted
Dave Teitzel_Redacted
Lauren_Golembiewski_Redacted
Eric Dubbury_Redacted
Elizabeth Fleming_Redacted
Roger Pence _Redacted
Michelle Dotsch_Redacted
Lora Petso Redacted
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application
Applicant
Full Name:
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Address:
Last
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Length of Residency in Edmonds: 19+ years
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yeswiNo ❑
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? Yes W]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? YeszNo
Please submit your answers to these questions on a separate attachment, with your name clearly labeled on
each page.
1. What is your volunteer experience?
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed
official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere?
(please provide details)
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
7. Please add any additional comments:
Please submit the following items before the Wednesday, August 17 4:00 p.m. deadline:
• Application + Supplemental
Questions
■ You may submit a cover letter
• You may submit a resume
Via email: beckie.peterson ff edmondsw a. Rov
Via delivery: To 1 st floor reception desk at City Hall
Via US Mail: Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5th
Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
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1) What is your
1) In 2021, when all local Pride celebrations were canceled, I
volunteer
produced "Pride in Edmonds" posters and stickers through
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my law firm and offered them for free to the public to
support our local LGBTQ+ community. Due to popular
demand, I now offer them for free to the public throughout
the year, at my own expense.
2) Also in 2021, 1 organized and fundraised "Summer Survival
Kits" for the local unhoused population during the summer
heatwave. My fellow volunteers and I were able to pass out
thousands of dollars worth of portable fans, cold drinks,
DRCA cards, grooming items, snacks, etc. during the height of
the heatwave for two days in a row at the Jean Kim
Foundation's Hygiene Center in Lynnwood, WA and Camp
United We Stand in Shoreline, WA.
3) Additionally, in 2021, 1 organized and co -sponsored the Rev.
Dr. Jean Kim Memorial Picnic and Garden Dedication to
honor the memory of our local housing and human rights
pioneer after her passing.
4) 1 volunteered for the "Friends of Will Chen" City Council
Election Campaign in 2021.
5) 1 was a member of the Mayor's Climate Protection
Committee from 2017 to 2021.
6) 1 was 2nd Vice Chair for the 32d District Democrats, an
organization which I volunteered with from 2016 to 2021.
7) 1 was a pro bona attorney for the Northwest Immigration
Rights Project (NWIRP), where I represented asylum
applicants and helped my pro bona clients attain legal status
within the United States.
8) 1 have also volunteered for the South Asian Bar Association of
Washington's (SABAW) free legal clinics around the region,
which provide free legal services to indigent members of the
community.
9) Separately from SABAW and NWIRP, I periodically provide
pro bond legal services to indigent members of the local
community through my law practice, Fortuna Law PLLC,
regularly exceeding the 100 hours a year challenge issued by
the Washington State Bar Association.
10) Previously, I was also a pro bona attorney to refugees
through the Advocates for Human Rights.
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2) Have you
Though I have no experience as an elected official, I served on the
previously served
Mayor's Climate Protection Committee from 2017 to 2021.
as an elected
official or do you
I was a member of the 32"d District Democrats executive board from
have any
2018 to 2021.
experience as an
appointed official
I am a member of the ABA Private Equity and Venture Capital
including public
Committee's leadership board.
boards,
commissions,
I was a member of the editorial board for The Young Lawyer and The
committees, etc.
Business Lawyer, both American Bar Association publications.
in either
Edmonds or
I was selected to be a fellow for The Washington Leadership Institute
elsewhere?
for 2016.
(please
provide
I was selected to be a fellow for the America Bar Association's
details)
Business Section from 2016 to 2018.
1 was selected to be a fellow for the America Bar Association's Young
Lawyer's division from 2015 to 2016.
3) What are three of
Strengths:
your greatest
strengths and
1) ❑iplomacy: I strongly believe in being civil and fair to all
three of your
viewpoints, regardless of my own personal opinions. I think that
greatest
diplomacy is necessary in politics because the only way to really
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accomplish anything is to be able to compromise and work with
those whom you do not agree with 100% of the time. I would
bring a spirit of bipartisanship, respect, and cooperation to my
service on council. I would prioritize my duty as a public servant
over my personal feelings towards other Council members or
members of city government.
2) Creativity. In my work, I am constantly looking for novel
solutions to my client's problems, be it by new technology or
new ways of doing business that will help my clients achieve
their goals. I think that this is an important trait to bring to
council work because council is often tasked with achieving the
city's wants and needs while using taxpayer money effectively.
While consultants often propose costly and time-consuming
solutions to our challenges, I think that the creativity and human
capital of our city can be utilized to find more cost-effective
avenues to addressing our endeavors.
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3) Professional background as an attorney and a small business
owner: As an attorney, I am trained to think critically and
communicate solutions to problems effectively on behalf of my
clients. As a council member, I will bring this skillset to my work
for the city, in additional to my budget -management skills as a
small business owner who needs to keep operational costs to a
minimum in order to attain a profit.
Weaknesses:
1) Strong convictions: Although I try to listen to all viewpoints and
regard all perspectives fairly, there are some beliefs that I hold
which I cling too rather stubbornly, such as my conviction that
emergency housing is a human right, everyone in our society
should have access to the social safety net, and that our
government has a responsibility to address humanitarian crises
in our region, like our homelessness epidemic. Perhaps this is a
"weakness" because I might be viewed as inflexible by some
people who disagree with me on core, moral issues.
2) Adverse to confrontation: I genuinely try to get along with
everyone and I usually avoid direct and personal confrontations.
As an attorney, I rigorously represent my views and advocate for
my positions, but I avoid personal confrontation and can
sometimes seem to be "playing both sides" because I value
dialogue and good relationships with people across the political
spectrum, regardless of whether we agree or disagree at the end
of the day.
3) Rationality above emotional instincts: I try to suspend my
emotional responses to challenges and respond rationally to any
issues that come up as I pursue my objectives. I think that this
means I am sometimes viewed as "disloyal" or "uncaring"
because I try to take a holistic, system view of problems rather
than relying on a gut reaction of "good" or "bad." I also try to
disavow any sort of tribalism and try not to preference people
whom I'm personally acquainted with over strangers or people
who belong to a different group or affiliation than me in my
work.
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4) What would be
your top three
1) Affordability for residents: One of my grave concerns is that, as
priorities for our
cost of living, property and sales taxes, and utility fees continue
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to rise in the City of Edmonds, middle class families will soon
find themselves priced out of the area and be forced to move. As
our demographics continue to change and our population
expand, my top priority will be to make sure that Edmonds is as
economically inclusive and diverse as possible. My hope is that
we can find solutions to keep seniors in their homes and provide
affordable housing to young families and other middle/working
class members of our community.
2) Environmental preservation: A large part of what makes
Edmonds beautiful and a desirable place to live is our natural
beauty. I believe that we must preserve our mature tree canopy
and natural green spaces before they are swallowed up by
development. This will take political courage from City Council,
to resist the big developers who want to erect luxury condo
buildings and bulldoze our neighborhoods for generic
construction. We must preserve our waterfront from excessive
development and the character of our residential
neighborhoods from encroaching urban sprawl. I don't want to
see Edmonds subsumed by Seattle's gentrification, which is
already happening in neighboring communities like Shoreline
and Lynnwood. We have to preserve our unique character and
charm as much as possible.
3) Inclusion: I want to make sure that Edmonds includes all of its
residents in the political process, particularly the minority
communities that largely inhabit the Highway 99 corridor. While
the Bowl is very well represented in the political priorities of City
Council, the voice and perspectives of our international business
community and other businesses on Highway 99 often seem
overlooked. As I grew up in this area of Edmonds, I will strive to
bring this part of the city into the process and make residents in
my corner of Edmonds feel heard and respected.
5) What do you see
I think that our City Council has important symbolic and practical
as yours and the
functions to play in Edmonds. First of all, our City Council
Council's role in
represents our chosen leaders, and should reflect the diversity
our community?
of the community that it represents. This means not only ethnic
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diversity, but also geographic diversity as well. People from all
parts of Edmonds should be able to look to our council members
and see people whom they feel listen to and understand their
perspectives.
Secondly, I think it is very important that our City Council
provide leadership to address our community's concerns and
challenges. Such as the homelessness crisis. We have a new
population moving into Edmonds from surrounding areas that is
underserved and in dire need of government services that the
state and county governments have failed to provide to them.
Even though we didn't cause this problem, our municipal
government will now have to help reach a solution.
Thirdly, city government acts as a guardian for Edmonds' people
and our culture and traditions. The city government must
rigorously protect the character of our town as we experience
growth and development. We do not want Edmonds to turn into
a generic, overdeveloped suburb with big box stores and too few
parks. It is up to City Council to safeguard Edmonds to ensure
that our little town isn't unrecognizable in 25 years.
bj What do you
Having observed our City Council for multiple years, I think that
believe to be the
our Council's greatest challenge in 2020 will be integrating its
greatest
new members and finding a way to work productively with the
challenge for our
rest of city government. I think that our Council is made up of
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many good, hardworking, and intelligent members, but that
interpersonal conflicts sometimes arise due to the strong
personalities that clash occasionally. As the Council faces
substantive challenges, like homelessness and the affordable
housing crisis, my hope is that the Council members will be able
to build a strong working relationship and put the people of
Edmonds first.
7) Please add any
While there are many strong applicants for Position 1, I think
additional
that what sets me apart is my commitment to work with all sides
comments:
of the political spectrum and treat everyone fairly, regardless of
whether we agree or disagree on a particular issue. I believe that
the ability to compromise and reach bipartisan solutions is key
to achieving our common goals to keep Edmonds a beautiful and
charming small town. I hope that you will agree that someone
like me, who values diplomacy and respect towards others,
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would be an asset for the Council. Thank you for your time and
consideration of my application for Position 1.
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Jenna Nand
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Edmonds, WA 98026
August 17, 2022
Beckie Peterson
Edmonds City Council Office
121 5th Avenue North,
Edmonds, WA 98020
Dear Ms. Peterson:
I am writing to apply for the open position with Edmonds City Council, Position #1. 1 am a previous
candidate for Edmonds City Council, Position #4. 1 am a business attorney in Edmonds, WA. My practice
focuses on counseling startups and small businesses.
I am involved in various professional and pro bono activities. Locally, I have organized "Summer Survival
Kits" for our local unhoused population during extreme weather events and distributed "Pride in
Edmonds" posters and stickers to support our LGBTQ+ for the last two years.
Enclosed for your review are my application and resume. Thank you for your time and attention.
Regards:
Jenna Nand
Cc: beckie.peterson@edmondswa.gov
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lenna lotika Nand
, Edmonds, WA 98026
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
J.D., magna cum laude, May 2012, GPA 3.525
• ABA Journal of Labor and Employment Law, Staff Member
Securities Regulation with Richard W. Painter, Research Assistant
Contracts 1 with John H. Matheson, Student Instructor
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
B.A., cum laude, Political Science (Minor in Latin), June 2009, GPA 3.84
EXPERIENCE
Fortuna Law PLLC, Lynnwood, Washington
Business Attorney, February 2015 —Present
• Outside general counsel for companies on transactional matters, corporate governance, and litigation
• Negotiate and advise on transactions, merger acquisitions and sales, and private equity offerings.
• Research and draft contracts pertaining to business, e.g. real estate, vendor, and service agreements.
Seattle University Albers School of Business, Seattle, Washington
Adjunct Professor, January 2018 — Present
Teach International Business Law, including instruction on cross -border transactions and blockchain
T-Mobile, Seattle, Washington
Contract Negotiator, June 2014 — September 2014
Negotiated telecom agreements, performed jurisdictional research, and reviewed real estate contracts.
Dorsey &Whitney LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Corporate Associate, October 2012 to February 2013 — resigned due to medical issues
Summer Associate, May 2011 to August 2011
• Assisted with multimillion dollar domestic and cross -border M&A transactions.
• Assisted in the preparation of SEC filings of reporting requirements and equity offerings as well as the
drafting of SEC correspondence, proxy statements, and D&O questionnaires.
• Drafted various contracts pertaining to business matters for the institutional clients of a global law firm
Lindquist & Vennum LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Summer Associate, May 2010 to August 2010
Handled litigation matters, including multijurisdictional litigation, for a large regional law firm.
BAR ADMISSIONS
Washington and Minnesota
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Young Lawyer Magazine (ABA Publication), Associate Editor, September 2015-Present
ABA Business Law Section, Fellow, September 2016-18
Washington Leadership Institute, Fellow, December 2015-16
Northwest Immigration Rights Project (NWIRP), Pro Bono Asylum Law, February 2015-Present
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Conversant and literate in Spanish and Hindi. Literate in Latin.
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2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed
official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere?
(please provide details)
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city`.
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
7. Please add any additional comments. -
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• Application + Supplemental
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• You may submit a resume
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1. What is your volunteer experience?
My volunteer experience has been focused primarily on empowering people with disabilities. I
am passionate about advocating and giving voice to people with disabilities and finding a way
for their stories to be told.
In 2004 1 volunteered with the Public Broadcasting Service and was a Featured Personality in
the Documentary, "Freedom Machines". This Documentary was about the personal freedom
and independence found through assistive technology. You can view more information at
http://freedommachines.com/.
In 2005 1 was involved with George Lucas Educational Films. I acted as a consultant to George
Lucas Educational Films Documentary
"Assistive Technology: Enabling Dreams" which highlights the effect that alternative
communication devices have on the lives of people with disabilities.
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an
appointed
official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere?
(please provide details)
Although I have not served as an appointed official in the past, some of my recent work has
prepared me for serving the public. Some recent work includes Americans with Disabilities Act
Advisory Committee to the Fish and Wildlife Commission Region 4 and being the vice chair of
the Washington State Ferry
Accessibility Advisory Committee. While
earning a Bachelor's in Communications from the University of Washington in 2002, 1 worked
at the Disability Resources for Students office (DRS), and became a member of the UW faculty
advisory committee on disability issues. As the student liaison to the department, I was able to
help the committee succeed in developing a disability studies minor at the University. While
earning a Master's in Organizational Leadership at Gonzaga University in 2006, 1 worked with
the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Department of Developmental Disabilities,
(DDD), Work Opportunities, Washington State Department
of Transportation, ACLU, and Parkview Services which provides down payment assistance for
people with disabilities.
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
My greatest strengths are time management, goal setting, and project managment. I set
priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple concurrent projects all with assistive technology.
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My disability has encouraged me to creatively solve problems to meet my goals and accomplish
incredible things. I would be excited to share these talents if I were to hold a position on the
City Council. My greatest weaknesses are my lack of parliamentary procedure knowledge, my
desire to accomplish and solve problems that need more complex answers, and my career
balance with family. I am confident that being a lifelong learner helps me to continue to grow
these areas that need strengthening as I develop my career in public service.
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
I believe the three most important priorities for the City of Edmonds include; Improving
walkability throughout Edmonds by updating sidewalks to give access to all individuals, guiding
the conversation on homelessness and how to address these complex issues within our
community, and giving a voice to all Edmonds residents so they feel represented.
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
My role is to represent all of Edmonds. This job requires me to hear and to represent everyone
in matters pertaining to city business. This includes ordinances and finances. My role is to be
as good at this position as I can, to cooperate as best as I can, and have the greatest
understanding of the city business.
Improving Edmonds to the best of my ability with the unique perspective of my life experiences.
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
I believe the greatest challenge to our City Council is balancing the wants of the citizens while
keeping a balanced budget.
7. Please add any additional comments:
I have worked as an Information and Referral Counselor at the Washington
Homeownership Resource Center since 2012, and I became a HUD Certified Housing
Counselor
in 2020. 1 provide accurate, comprehensive information and referral services, and housing
counseling, to diverse individuals, including low-income and elder people, people with
disabilities, and families managing financial, mental health and health issues. I have a naturally
outgoing and happy disposition, and I excel at quickly establishing rapport with clients. I am a
team player with a positive attitude. Maintaining boundaries and a commitment to my
professional relationships.
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Coordinating with resource agencies and community -based organizations helps me make
effective referrals, and I actively seek out new resources that will benefit my target population.
I would be excited to add my diverse background, exceptional organizational skills, and
excellent people skills to a City Council position.
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Hello, my name is Susanna Martini. I am 38 years old. I have lived in Edmonds for 13 years. I
love our city and everything it has to offer to its citizens. I am appreciative of the opportunity that
this appointment could present, but also sad given the circumstances. I look forward to
discussing my background with the City Council, and opportunities where I can help the city to
keep moving forward. As a housing counselor and advocate concerned about my community in
this time of crisis, I was glad to see your posting for Position 1 with Edmonds City Council. I will
be able to sit on the council and advocate for its citizens. I want a new adventure and I'm
interested in City Government. As a citizen myself, I appreciate all the work the city has done to
constantly improve Edmonds through the years.
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Susanna Law Martini
Experience
2012-Present Park -view Services/Washington Homeownership Shoreline, WA
Resource Center
a Provides information on the Foreclosure Fairness Act of 2011.
a Create and support website for connections with Housing Counseling Agencies throughout
Washington State
• Provide client referral to Housing Counselor
a Revise and update WHRC regional resources, brochures, guides and seminar schedules_
2020
HUD Certified Housing Counselors
Washington State
2017-2021
Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Committee to the Fish and Wildlife Commission
Region 4
2012 Snohomish County Edmonds, WA
Technical Advisory Committee Member
• Appointment to Technical Advisory Committee for Snohomish County Public Advisory
Board
2010 University of Washington
Program Coordinator
Seattle, WA
Assist with projects that serve to increase the success of students with disabilities in
pursuing college degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
fields.
2005
Summer Intern
EnableMart
• Assisted team meinbers ul product development and corporate strategy.
Vancouver, WA
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2005 University of Washington Seattle, WA
Member of the Disability Studies Curriculum Transformation
• Addressed findings and recommendations of the University of Washington's
Diversity Appraisal Report.
2005 George Lucas Educational Films
Consultant to George Lucas Educational Films Documentary
• "Assistive Technology: Enabling Dreams" which highlights the effect that alternative
communication devices have on the lives of people with disabilities.
2004 Public Broadcasting Service Seattle, WA
Featured Personality
• Documentary, "Freedom Machines"
• Documentary about the personal freedom and independence found through assistive
technology
• http://freedommachines.com/
2004 Washington State Parks and Recreation
Olympia, Washington
Member of Statewide Committee
• Reported on accessibility of trails to the State Legislature
2004 University of Washington Advisory Committee
Seattle, WA
on Disability Issues
Member
• Succeeded in developing a Disability Studies Minor for the University.
2003 DO -IT (Disabilities, Opportunities,
Seattle, WA
Internetworking, and Technology)
Counselor
• Scholars Leadership Program, for disabled students
2002 Washington Youth Leadership Forum
Delegate
• Youth Leadership Forum sponsored by the Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and
Employment.
2001 Easter Seals
Spokane, WA
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Customer Service
• Computer Assistance Technician for Easter Seals Disability Services
Education
2011 Gonzaga University Spokane, WA
Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership
• Focus on communication and technology as integral to education and leadership in people
with physical and learning disabilities; Selected for Graduate Assistantship: Duties include:
aiding professors in GU Outreach Program and cultivating relationships with the disability
community
2006 University of Washington Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
• Member of UW Faculty Advisory Committee on Disability Issues; Student Liaison to UW
Disability Studies Curriculum Transformation Seminar; Featured personality on PBS
documentary film, Freedom Machines; Consultant on George Lucas Educational Films
documentary film, Assistive Technology: Enabling Dreams; Counselor for DO -IT Scholars
Leadership Program
References
Sherry Sternhagen
Co-worker
Monique Patzer
Co-worker
Ronald Zubrick
WDFW ADA Advisory Committee
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FullVame: Ogonowski James M Date:8/15/2022
Address:
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Length of Residency in Edmonds: 15 years
Are you a registered Voter? YeszNoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yesW NoF—1
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? YesZo
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? Yes MN, o TB D
Please submit your answers to these questions on a separate attachment, with your name clearly labeled on
each page.
1. What is your volunteer experience?
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed
official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere?
(please provide details)
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
b. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
7. Please add any additional comments:
Please submit the follo Mng items before the Wednesday, August 17 4:00 p.m. deadline:
• Application + Supplemental
Questions
• You may submit a cover letter
■ You may submit a resume
Via email: beckie.petersong:edmondswa.gov
Via delivery: To 1 st floor reception desk at City Hall
Via US Mail: Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5th
Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
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Supplemental Questions
1. What is your volunteer experience?
a. Volunteer firefighter (3 summers)
b. Little league baseball coach (5 years)
C. Youth basketball coach (3 years)
d. YMCA Dads and Daughters den leader (2 years)
e. Professional journal technical reviewer (1 year)
f. Edmonds Citizens' Housing Commissioner (1 % years)
g. Adjunct sounding board for City Council members (current)
Each experience has been fulfilling in different ways.
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an
appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either
Edmonds or elsewhere? (please provide details)
a. As an appointed commissioner to the Edmonds Citizens' Housing Commission, I
participated in every commission and committee meeting throughout the year
and a half tenure. I took the opportunity to educate myself beyond what was
presented to us by staff and outside speakers/presenters. I researched housing
types, zoning codes, rental rates, MFTE, HASCO, the GMA, and other topics,
afterwards sharing my findings with the entire commission either through
discussions or, more frequently, with written documents highlighting
discoveries. While Covid hampered some of the outreach we had planned, I still
personally acknowledged the comments provided by the community. From
these inputs I was able to help craft our recommendations. This opportunity
paved my interest in staying abreast of current city events and serving Edmonds
further.
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
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a. Strengths
i. I'm a lifelong learner, inquisitive about everything. I enjoy researching
new topics to come to informed positions for decision -making. I readily
share my learnings/findings with all interested parties. As a
councilmember, I will apply this attribute towards being informed and
prepared prior to all Council meetings.
ii. I'm a problem solver by education and profession. As such, I know the
value of collaboration in tackling difficult issues. And having the difficult
conversations and asking the probing questions necessary to be able to
understand all sides of a problem is a prerequisite. The best solutions are
not created in a vacuum or through siloed organizations, but rather
through the integration of different perspectives and the collective
knowledge of many. I'll bring my share of creative ideas to the table.
iii. I have a lifetime of personal and professional experience to draw upon
and share. Something only time can buy. I've led multi -cultural, multi-
national teams, worked with both domestic and international customers
in both the private and government sectors. I'm empathetic to the
generations which will inherit what we are leaving and often try to view
issues through their lens. A lens that offers a different perspective than
my generation.
b. Weaknesses
As everyone, I have blind sides of which I'm not fully aware. However,
once informed, I prioritize to overcome them with outreach and
education.
ii. I can be overly deliberate at times. Wanting to gain insight from all sides
of an issue or argument takes time and effort. Paralysis by analysis so to
speak. However, I put in the work necessary to be prepared and to meet
deadlines.
iii. I tend to be an introvert which requires extra energy to overcome. In this
position I intend to take the opportunity to hold many public engagement
events which will stretch my comfort zone.
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
a. Public safety: Assuring that our city is a safe and inviting place for our citizens,
businesses and our visitors must be the number one priority of city government.
I would work with our Police Department, the courts, prosecuting attorneys,
public defenders, and social workers to identify what legislation could be
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enacted to help them protect us while not being discriminatory in nature. This is
about going into the discussions eyes wide open and being pragmatic about
what is happening within our city and the region at large. Engaging the public to
identify options and opportunities is a must. As the saying goes, better safe than
sorry.
b. Comprehensive Plan update: We have a once in a decade opportunity to set the
city up for success through a well thought out and vetted approach towards
charting our future. I believe my experience developing plans and strategies
which have transformed an industry is applicable at the civic level as well. Since
my days on the Housing Commission, I have been vocal about creating a vision
for our city and am now glad that others are starting to say the same. Once we
know where we want to go (our vision), then the Comprehensive Plan will be the
roadmap to get us there. A roadmap that balances all aspects of growth
(environment, housing, business, land use, infrastructure, etc.). Not everyone
will be happy with the end result, I know that, however, what I want to do is to
assure that everyone who wants to be heard is heard and I'll be open for
discussion along the way.
c. Budgeting by priorities: Our wish list will always be larger than our resources.
Through outreach and education, we need to have a dialogue with the
community to prioritize how and where we spend taxpayer money. Starting
with our needs, then our wants. Recognizing that we have many well intended
constituencies within our community advocating for their idea/project, we need
to strike an equitable balance across the city. Budgeting should also include
identifying additional sources of revenue beyond just our property taxes. I
would proactively seek additional revenue -generating development in the right
locations across the city. Revenue from a more diversified business base.
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
a. First be an active listener to be able to make informed decisions on community
identified issues. This includes listening to and working with the city
administration and its employees, homeowners, renters, businesses, unions,
religious organizations, county and state representatives and the various districts
that serve us (school, hospital, port, fire, etc.). Further understand the issues the
city faces and identify opportunities to craft legislation that can help improve the
community. And answer questions or point citizens to where their questions can
be addressed.
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b. We're fortunate to live in a great city with historical relevance, built on a solid
foundation surrounded by beautiful natural resources. However, we have not
fully realized our potential. I believe our city has untapped potential in our
citizens. We need to bring out the best in all of us. The collective expertise,
experiences and skills within the community are largely untapped. Many are just
needing some encouragement, guidance, and leadership to help make a
difference for the community. The Council can lead this effort. I'll do my part.
c. I intend to be proactive, lead by example and take the initiative to advance ideas
and get things done. Set the tone by working together as a council, with the
administration, for the good of the citizens — for ALL of Edmonds. Share my
thoughts, ideas, and research for all to make informed decisions. Recognizing
that we're not always going to agree, but we should be able to explain our
positions based on the best available knowledge and insight. Personally, I'd like
to set new levels for transparency while seeking community engagement and
feedback. My aim is to gain the trust of the community as quickly as possible.
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
a. Setting priorities and staying focused on developing legislation for the benefit of
the community, in my opinion, is the greatest challenge our City Council faces.
From my observations, the Council for many years has been largely reactive and
spending too much time on nonvalue added topics in Council meetings. I would
suggest that some of these topics could have been handled in committee or
using other formats for public consumption, freeing time for the legislative
challenges. Setting and communicating expectations would also go a long way to
building trust in the process.
7. Please add any additional comments
Edmonds is a wonderful city with many desirable features and yet still full of
potential for improvement without jeopardizing the character of the city. This is not
a broken city. The fundamentals are sound. But yes, Edmonds has some unique
challenges that we are facing. Environmental, housing, infrastructure, inflation, to
name a few. We need to come together as a community to develop, and ultimately
accept, a vision for our future and a plan on how to get there. A future we can be
proud to leave to the next generations.
I believe I have a complementary and yet a unique set of skills that can be of value to
both the Council and the city at large. Having led many large, multi -disciplinary
projects and programs during a long career provides me with the ability to
understand the challenges and to be able to provide creative solutions to complex
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planning and budgeting problems. I'm an active listener and effective communicator
with various audiences. Being versed in contracting with government agencies and
grant applications, I know the process. My technical background should be
particularly helpful as many of our important decisions will be against the backdrop
of this ever-increasing, technology driven society.
Finally, my values were shaped by being a son born of immigrant parents (their
families fled Poland prior to WW2). My parents instilled a work ethic in us which still
endures. I'm blue collar at my core. All of my success can be traced back to the
education I received, starting in the Detroit public schools to receiving advanced
degrees in engineering. Hence, I take providing educational opportunities for
everyone, young and old, as foundational to ones being and success. I'm blessed
with a wonderful wife and family and now grandkids. Life is good.
I've studied hard, I've played hard, I've worked hard. Now I want to give back. I
want to help.
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August 15, 2022
James Ogonowski
Edmonds, WA 98026
Edmonds City Councilmembers,
First, my condolences to Councilmember Kristiana Johnson's family, friends and fellow city
officials who she worked with for all of our benefit. Certainly, a void that will be hard to fill.
I'm not approaching this position as a job so will spare you the professional resume which
covers a 40-year career from which I retired as a Vice President of Engineering. I'm
approaching this as an opportunity to use my professional and personal experiences to help the
community thrive. To help work through some difficult discussions and decisions which will
have ramifications for years to come. I now have the time necessary to devote to this council
position.
I am not affiliated with any political party, never have been and never will. I'm fiercely
independent and make decisions by becoming informed about the prevailing issues. I'm fair
and open-minded, ready to represent the best interest of the city and its citizens without
outside influence.
My goal is to be accessible to the community. To instill trust through open and honest dialogue
about the opportunities we have and the decisions we need to make. Decisions based on the
best available information, insight, and knowledge. I'm seeking a 'One Edmonds' vision for our
future. To get there, we need to think differently.
Hopefully I have conveyed enough of what I can offer to the community in my attached
application. I look forward to any interview to be able to elaborate on areas in which you may
have further interest.
Thank you for considering what I can contribute. I trust your selection will be difficult because
of a strong pool of candidates seeking this position.
Sincerely,
J4 es Ogon ski
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application
Applicant I1 ■ 11 . ■
Full Name:
Teitzel David L Date:8/13/22
Address:
Last
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Edmonds WA 98020
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Phone:
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 35 years
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Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yesvNoF—1
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? Yes[Z]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? Yesl:]No
Please submit your answers to these questions on a separate attachment, with your name clearly labeled on
each page.
1. What is your volunteer experience?
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed
official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere?
(please provide details)
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
7. Please add any additional continents:
Please submit the following items before the Wednesday, August 17 4:00 p.m. deadline:
• Application + Supplemental
Questions
■ You may submit a cover letter
■ You may submit a resume
Via email: beckie.petersone.edmondswa.eov
Via delivery: To 1 st floor reception desk at City Hall
Via US Mail: Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5th
Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
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David L. Teitzel
Responses to Supplemental Questions: City Council Position #1
1. Volunteer experience:
• Board of Directors and current Vice President: Edmonds -South Snohomish 2020-2022
County Historical Society
o Current chair of Edmonds Museum Summer Markets program, benefitting
the Edmonds community and the Edmonds Museum operations.
• Volunteer: Edmonds Food Bank/Senior Center food delivery partnership, 2019 - 2022
serving seniors in the Edmonds area with food insecurity.
• Volunteer: Edmonds School District Foundation Nourishing Network 2015 - 2022
• Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary 2014 - 2021
• Commissioner: Edmonds Historical Preservation Commission 2013 — 2014
• Member of Washington State University College of Arts and Sciences Advisory (CAS) 2010 - 2015
Board
o Advised the CAS dean on curriculum, student recruitment, alumni involvement.
• President of Woodway Highlands Homeowners' Association (HOA) 2010 - 2013
o Solicited homeowner input and initiated complex covenant/code revisions to meet changing
homeowner needs, directed HOA officer team in managing budget and homeowner complaint
issues, worked with Town of Woodway to improve traffic safety in the Woodway Highlands.
• Member of Woodway Beautification Committee. 2010 - 2013
o Advised the mayor and Public Works on means of maintaining and enhancing the character and
aesthetics of Woodway's public spaces.
• Volunteered in Childrens' Ministry.
o Led church discussion groups for kids aged ten and under.
2008 - 2011
• Volunteered in providing foundation and framing work during the construction of the 2010 — 2011
Jacob's Well housing facility in Shoreline, WA for homeless mothers and their children
• Sno/King youth soccer and basketball coach. 1996 - 2000
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• Volunteered as Guardian Ad Litem, working with the King County Superior Court 1998 - 2000
system to represent the interests of abused/neglected children in King County.
o Served as the voice of the child in articulating to the Court a recommended course of action in
the best interest of the child in Child Protective Service proceedings, particularly when the child
was too young or otherwise unable to speak for himself/herself.
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2. Previous elected experience.
Elected Edmonds City Councilmember Position #5 in 2014. Served as Councilmember from January
2015 through December 2019.
o As an Edmonds Councilmember, served as Council liaison to: the Historic Preservation
Commission, Port of Edmonds, Disability Board, Long Range Financial Planning
Committee, Snohomish County Tomorrow, Affordable Housing Alliance,
Puget Sound Regional Council
3. Three greatest strengths, three greatest weaknesses.
Strengths:
o A deep love for Edmonds and a strong desire to serve the community.
o The ability to gather all relevant input around complex issues and work toward good outcomes
in a collegial/respectful manner.
o A solid grasp of the key issues facing Edmonds, informed by recent experience as a
Councilmember and active involvement with the Edmonds community.
Weaknesses:
o Discomfort with partisan politics.
o Sometimes am impatient.
o Sometimes takes life too seriously.
4. Top three priorities for Edmonds.
• Enhance the level of citizen input to the city's decision making process. We need less top down
decisions and more bottom up ones, recognizing our citizens should be the drivers of our policies and
tactics.
• Far better integration of strategies and policies for the city. For instance, we need to square
preservation of our environmental quality with increasing pressure to absorb population growth.
• Enhanced public safety, including accelerated sidewalk installation/repair, ensuring first responder
staffing is appropriate, ensuring policing is in alignment with public expectations, encouraging
expansion of block watch programs to address the recent increase in property crimes, etc.
5. Council's role in the community.
• In my opinion, Council's role is to truly listen to our constituents and then work in a collaborative
manner to establish policies that best serve the hopes and dreams of those we serve.
6. Greatest challenge for City Council.
City Council has an important role, and it can be difficult to act in the best interest of the city and our
constituents in the face of highly vocal and well organized input from groups who may have an interest
in a particular outcome. The challenge for Council is to hear the loud voices as well as the softer ones,
carefully consider all the input, then decide on a course that best serves the city as a whole.
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7. Until very recently, I had not considered becoming reengaged in city politics. However, I have viewed
Councilmember Johnson as a colleague, mentor and friend and with her tragic passing, there is a need
for a candidate to step into the breach without the need for significant start up time. I believe I can step
in relatively seamlessly and serve the community well, and if appointed, will focus on continuing
Councilmember Johnson's legacy of serving in a respectful, thoughtful and non -partisan manner.
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A successful Public Policy and Marketing executive with an outstanding history of managing a broad range of
products and public policy initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in strategic and tactical leadership. Strong ability
to seek all relevant input, interact in a professional and respectful manner, synthesize complex issues and drive
processes to successful outcomes.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology: Washington State university, 1974
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Edmonds City Councilmember, Edmonds WA 2015 — 2019
o Chaired and served on the Council Finance Committee.
■ In coordination with the city's Finance Director, led multiple financial
policy updates and creation of new policies which contributed to
the city's first AAA bond agency rating.
o Served as Council liaison to: the Historic Preservation Commission,
Port of Edmonds, Disability Board, Long Range Financial Planning
Committee, Snohomish County Tomorrow, Affordable Housing Alliance,
Puget Sound Regional Council
a As an Edmonds resident, served on the Civic Field Master Planning Committee.
Qwest Communications, Seattle WA 1998 - 2008
Staff Director, Public Policy. Retired in October 2008.
• Developed complex public policy strategies and advocated on behalf of Qwest with state and federal
regulatory agencies.
• Effectively worked with groups of varied political leanings to resolve concerns and drive toward successful
public policy outcomes.
Qwest Communications, Seattle WA 1997 - 1998
Project Manager, Building Owner/Developer Group.
• Based on customer input, established service relationships with multitenant property owners to create
beneficial telecommunications service incentives for owners and their tenants.
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U S West Dex Directories, Bellevue WA 1995 -1997
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Market Manager, Puget Sound Region.
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• Maintained and enhanced user satisfaction for U S West Dex white and yellow pages directories in the Puget
Sound region by listening to customer needs and driving directory feature changes to meet those needs.
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Product Manager -Small Business Group.
+ Based on small business customer input, initiated service modifications and discount plans specific to the
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+ Instal lationlRepair budgeting, results analysis, local exchange services product management.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTIINTERESTS
Board of Directors and current Vice President: Edmonds -South Snohomish County 2020 - 2022
Historical Society.
❑ Current chair of Edmonds Museum Summer Markets program, benefitting
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the Edmonds community and the Edmonds Museum operations.
• Volunteer: Edmonds Food Bank/Senior Center food delivery partnership, 2019 - 2022
serving seniors in the Edmonds area with food insecurity.
• Volunteer: Edmonds School District Foundation Nourishing Network 2015 - 2022
• Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary 2014 - 2021
• Commissioner: Edmonds Historical Preservation Commission 2013 — 2014
• Member of Washington State University College of Arts and Sciences Advisory (CAS) Board 2010 - 2015
o Advised the CAS dean on curriculum, student recruitment, alumni involvement.
• President of Woodway Highlands Homeowners' Association (HOA) 2010 - 2013
o Solicited homeowner input and initiated complex covenant/code revisions to meet changing homeowner
needs, directed HOA officer team in managing budget and homeowner complaint issues, worked with
Town of Woodway to improve traffic safety in the Woodway Highlands.
• Member of Woodway Beautification Committee. 2010 - 2013
o Advised the mayor and Public Works on means of maintaining and enhancing the character and
aesthetics of Woodway's public spaces.
• Volunteered in Mars Hill Church Childrens' Ministry. 2008 - 2011
o Led church discussion groups for kids aged ten and under.
• Volunteered in providing foundation and framing work during the construction of the 2010 — 2011
Jacob's Well housing facility in Shoreline, WA for homeless mothers and their children
• Sno/King youth soccer and basketball coach. 1996 - 2000
• Volunteered as Guardian Ad Litem in working with the King County Superior Court system 1988 - 2000
to represent the interests of abused/neglected children in King County.
o Served as the voice of the child in articulating to the Court a recommended course of action in the best
interest of the child in Child Protective Service proceedings, particularly when the child was too young or
otherwise unable to speak for himself/herself.
• Hobbies: skiing, hiking, sailing, motorcycling, carpentry, music, reading.
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application
Applicant
Full Name: Lauren Golembiewski Date:8/17/2022
Last First IV..I
Address:
Street -address .4partmMYunit 4
Edmonds VITA 98020
Cio Stare ZW Code
Phone: Email
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 30 years
Are you a registered Voter? YeszNoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yesW NoF
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? YesZo
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? Yes[Z]No ❑
Please submit your answers to these questions on a separate attachment, with your name clearly labeled on
each page.
1. What is your volunteer experience?
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed
official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere?
(please provide details)
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
b. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
7. Please add any additional comments:
Please submit the follo Mng items before the Wednesday, August 17 4:00 p.m. deadline:
• Application + Supplemental
Questions
• You may submit a cover letter
■ You may submit a resume
Via email: beckie.petersonff.edmondswa. gov
Via delivery: To 1 st floor reception desk at City Hall
Via US Mail: Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5th
Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
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Lauren Golembiewski
City Council Position No. 1
Answers to Supplemental Questions
8/17/2022
1.What is your volunteer experience?
My volunteer experience is mostly centered around my children's activities. I have 2 school aged children
and have routinely volunteered in their school and sports programs. Pre -pandemic I was a volunteer art
docent at Seaview Elementary, planning and instructing art lessons with students. I have also held weekly
volunteer positions to work with students in advanced math groups at Seaview Elementary. The pandemic
impacted my ability to volunteer, I am hopeful to be back in the classroom, this upcoming school year. I
have also volunteered coaching softball with Pacific Little League in the past.
2.Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed official
including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere?
I have never served as an elected official or on a public board.
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
I think my greatest strength is my resilience and resourcefulness. I list these as one strength because
resiliency without being resourceful will cause you to spin your wheels and burn out. I don't give up, but at
the same time I research, network, ask effective questions, and work through problems. I am not deterred
easily and can stay focused on the task even when presented with roadblocks and adversity. I often tell my
kids, "You can accomplish anything you want in life if you are resilient and resourceful."
Another strength I have is effective communication. I currently work in construction, specializing in
environmental remediation. This requires collaboration with city officials, engineers, environmental
consultants, regulatory agencies, field crew, etc. I listen to understand different perspectives and
communicate uniquely with each. I have learned that sometimes the best approach to effective
communication is to change my communication style and ask the right questions to understand the other
point of view, or information that may be new. In addition to having thoughtful in -person discussions, my
written communications are concise and accessible for most readers.
Finally, I would say I am a natural leader. For the past 12 years I have been the owner and manager of a
successful small business. I lead with empathy, encouragement, and a positive outlook on life. I believe
that a good leader can recognize the strengths and weaknesses of others and figure out the best way to
utilize those skills and support the areas that need help.
As for my weaknesses, I think one would be my lack of experience in politics or as a board member. This
would be a new role for me, but I am adaptable and learn quickly. Along those same lines, I think it would
be a new experience for me to have issues and discussions that are not resolved quickly. In construction
we move fast, and often I am tasked with being the decision -maker; this role would challenge me to have
more patience as we work through the decision -making process with community and professional input.
Lastly, I think a weakness of mine would be lack of experience outside of Edmonds. I grew up here and
have worked for my family's business for the past 20 years. While that has provided me with awesome
opportunities and a lot of life experience, it has been limited to our community and the professional
community I am familiar with.
4.What would be your top three priorities for our city?
I think my biggest priority currently for Edmonds is infrastructure planning. I understand the challenges
associated with changing regulatory goals and sometimes conflicting project objectives. While I am not an
engineer, my experience in public contracting could provide a unique perspective to project evaluation.
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City Council Position No. 1
Answers to Supplemental Questions
8/17/2022
I also would rank community safety as a high priority for Edmonds. The recent gang -violence related to
Edmonds School District students is concerning, and while most of these acts of violence have taken place
in Lynnwood it is of great concern for Edmonds residents. I'm not sure of the solution to this problem, but I
do think the City Council needs to be involved.
Finally, I think that the City of Edmonds needs to make sure to provide equitable resources and
opportunities for the neighborhoods outside the downtown area. These neighborhoods are seeing the
greatest population increases and the need for affordable housing, transportation, and business
development in these areas is very important.
5.What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
I think the City Council's role is to make decisions that are in the best interests of the community. They can
do this by relying on experts at City Hall, outside consultants, as well as their own research and connection
with the community. I think my role as a Council Member would be to consider all information presented
and develop a decision that is objective and considerate. I also think that council members serve as a
conduit to the community and should take an active role in community engagement and education.
6.What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
I think currently the biggest challenge the council faces is the 11th-hour community involvement. I have
seen multiple issues get to a final vote in recent years and suddenly there are hundreds of people
speaking up in opposition to the proposed action. I don't think the solution to this is quiet decision making,
but rather earlier public education and involvement. I hate to see how hard City employees and council
members have worked on initiatives (not to mention budget spent) to have them derailed. I am seeing the
city take a more proactive approach with community engagement meetings for planned projects and I
think that is great and will hopefully help this issue in the future.
7.Please add any additional comments:
I just want to add how much I love our city. It is a very special place and I would be honored to be a part of
its continued growth and development.
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Lauren Golembiewski
Edmonds, Washington 98020
August 17, 2022
Edmonds City Council
121 5th Avenue North,
Edmonds WA 98020
Dear City Council,
It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my application for Council Position #1. Enclosed you will find
my professional resume and application. I think this is a unique opportunity for someone to be
involved in local government without the pressure of running an election unexperienced and could
inspire some newcomers to the council such as myself.
I have lived in Edmonds almost all my life: I went to Seaview Elementary, where my kids also have
both attended, and then Meadowdale Middle and High School. I moved away to purchase my first
townhome in Everett at age 19 but knew that I wanted to move back into Edmonds to raise my
family. My husband, our 2 children and 2 goldendoodles currently live in the Seaview neighborhood
I own and operate a small business that specializes in environmental remediation and civil
construction. I am currently working on moving my business into the City of Edmonds by developing
a parcel on 212th for a new office. My experience as a small business owner, and as a woman in
construction has provided me with experience in many different disciplines. I have become a Jill -Of -
All -Trades, if you will, and think that I could be a useful member of the council. I would need to
maintain my role at my company but do have the flexibility to take on this opportunity as well.
Overall, I just love Edmonds and think that we live in such a magical place. I would be honored to be
a part of its continued growth and improvement.
Thank you for your consideration,
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Lauren Golembiewski
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LAUREN GOLEMBIEWSKI
Edmonds, Washington 98020
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Washington Glacier Environmental Services, Inc
BFA, Visual Communication Design President/Owner 2010-Present
Graduated 2007 Project Manager/Administrator 2003-2010
Shoreline Community College Overall management of the day-to-day operations of an environmental
Applied Arts remediation construction company with an annual revenue of $5 million
Transfer Degree Earned 2004 Supervision of a staff of 10-20 personnel, depending on the season
VOLUNTEER
Responsible for business development including creation of marketing
materials, networking, and fostering new client relationships and
2015- 2020 Seaview Elementary
opportunities
Volunteer Art Docent
Volunteer Challenge Math Teacher
Estimate projects in the Public and Private sector with an average bid
Classroom Support
spread of less than 5%
2016-2017 Pacific Little League
Project Planning including scheduling, budget tracking and estimation of
Assistant Softball Coach
cost to complete
Project Management of large public and private projects including a mass
excavation contract over $10 million
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Human Resources, including selection and administration of employee
Microsoft Project
benefit packages and retirement plans
Microsoft Excel & Word
Confident Public Speaker
Recruiting, screening, interviewing and overall hiring responsibility for all
Effective and Articulate
new employees
Communicator
Maintaining banking relationships including Revolving Line of Credit
PERSONAL SKILLS
Manage surety relationships for bonding and liability insurance
Natural Leader
Prepare and negotiate claims for changes in scope or conditions
Resourceful
Conflict and dispute resolution between vendors, clients and regulatory
Analytical
Creative
agencies
Resilient and dedicated
Detail -oriented Flower Power LLC
Floral Designer 2000-2003
Worked independently in a small corner flower shop in Perrinville,
creating bouquets and floral designs for weddings and special occasions.
Became a manager of three other employees while in high school.
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application
Applicant Information
Full ame:
D u b b u ry Eric B Date: 08/17/2022
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Length of Residency in Edmonds: 22+ years
Are you a registered Voter? YeszNoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yesW NoF—1
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? YesZo
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? Yes[Z]No ❑
Please submit your answers to these questions on a separate attachment, with your name clearly labeled on
each page.
1. What is your volunteer experience?
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed
official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere?
(please provide details)
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
b. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
7. Please add any additional comments:
Please submit the follo Mng items before the Wednesday, August 17 4:00 p.m. deadline:
• Application + Supplemental
Questions
• You may submit a cover letter
■ You may submit a resume
Via email: beckie.petersong:edmondswa.gov
Via delivery: To 1 st floor reception desk at City Hall
Via US Mail: Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5th
Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
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Eric B. Dubbury — Edmonds City Council Position #1 Appointment Application: Supplemental
Questions
1. What is your volunteer experience?
I am a firm believer that there is no limit to what can be achieved if you don't mind who
gets the credit. My volunteer experience began starting in high school as a student at Edmonds
Woodway High School, and has continued through to this day. I have worked with student
groups like Tri-M Music Honor Society and National Honors Society. While attending the
University of Southern California (USC), I was involved in volunteer projects with numerous
student organizations and clubs. In the world of public policy, I have volunteered and given
extensive time to helping local, county, state, and federal political campaigns, as well as
working with numerous organizations in Washington, California, and in Washington D.C.
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an
appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. either in
Edmonds or elsewhere?
I was elected into student government while studying at USC, and was tasked with
representing 15,000 students from a plethora of cultures, nations, and diverse educational,
political, spiritual, and personal views. I also helped to manage, adjust, and oversee a multi-
million -dollar budget while a member of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG)
Senate. I also have experience working with elected and appointed officials in countless
projects, elections, campaigns, lobbying efforts, and youth organizations.
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
Strengths:
1. Relationship -building: I am a natural networker, relationship builder, and someone who
has a genuine and true love of people. I know how to find commonalities, compromises,
and drive solutions in business, in politics, and in my personal life because of this
skillset. I have been in Edmonds with my family for 23 years, and the relationships that I
have in this amazing city, with elected and formerly elected officials, business owners,
neighbors, friends, family, work and school colleagues, are far and wide. I live and
breathe Edmonds and wouldn't trade that for anything.
2. Resilience: I take pride in being a resilient individual. Working as a musician,
entrepreneur, non-profit manager, Boeing employee, and sales consultant, I have
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Eric B. Dubbury — Edmonds City Council Position #1 Appointment Application: Supplemental
Questions
experienced different challenges. With each challenge I have risen to the occasion to
find a solution by working with others. My career has made me unbreakable.
3. Entrepreneurial Mindset/Creativity: As a jazz musician I learned the skill of
improvisation. The training and experience I gained in this creative world taught me a
valuable lesson: Be flexible, quick on your feet, and able to adapt and move efficiently to
create something better.
Weaknesses:
1. Gregariousness: My ability in public speaking and working with others is one of my
greatest strengths. But I am more than happy to admit: I am a chatter box. It comes
from a place of pure honesty, good intention, and love for others.
2. Candor: I have a big personality that many are familiar with. I am very comfortable
speaking my mind, but I always make an effort to listen to all the viewpoints of those
around me.
3. Patience: I take great joy in accomplishing things in an effective manner. At times it may
be easy for me to lose sight of the importance of patience. But this is something
continue to actively work on. I recognize that sometimes patience is the most critical
aspect in accomplishing a large goal.
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
1. Streamline City Council Process and Reassess City Codes: We need to improve the
efficiency of council, and take a pragmatic and critical look to improving the verbiage
and clarity of our city codes. Through this process, the aim of our council should be
to make it as easy as possible to operate businesses, live, and enjoy our beautiful
city. We also must do this with a critical approach to making the financial impact of
the city government on the residents, as minimal as possible.
2. Address the zoning and density conversation with a responsible and objective
approach: The zoning conversation has been characterized by two extremes: Those
who want change and those who don't. Most residents in Edmonds prefer to see
responsible and calculated development. We must protect our green spaces,
residential neighborhoods, and business district from being inappropriately knocked
down by developers. People come to Edmonds because it is a jewel on the Puget
Sound. A place of beauty, small-town charm, all with modern-day amenities, access,
and beautiful places to call home and raise a family. This polarization between
groups is unnecessary. Edmonds, like any city, will evolve with time naturally. But we
must guide this process with great prudence and respect for the people and families
who invest so much of their time and money into Edmonds.
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Eric B. Dubbury — Edmonds City Council Position #1 Appointment Application: Supplemental
Questions
3. Promote Unity Within City Council: There is nothing the City of Edmonds and
Council cannot achieve if we are united and respectful of one another. We need to
continue to foster pragmatic and effective decision making on our council. Above all,
we must remember that the City Council represents the taxpayers of Edmonds.
S. What do you see as vours and the Council's role in our commun
The role of Edmonds City Council is to be the voice of the residents. It is to be the
stewards of our city through responsible and calculated leadership. It is not to be a springboard
for partisan ambition, personal agendas, or anything of the sort.
6. What do you believe to be the ereatest challenge for our Citv Council?
The greatest challenge facing our council right now is maintaining a focus on Edmonds
issues, and what is in the best interest of our city. We have seen a lot of time and energy
invested in ideological arguments and issues that Edmonds has little or no involvement in. It is
time for us to return to a focus on our city, and what we can do to continue making this the
most desirable place to live for all.
7. Additional comments:
I am humbled and excited to have the opportunity to be interviewed for this position,
and to speak with our city council members more about the importance of what our council
needs to focus on going forward. I would also like to say that the loss of Kristiana Johnson,
whom I interacted with frequently over the past several years, was a massive loss for our town.
Kristiana embodied a love for her city, for her neighbors and fellow residents, and committed
her life to serving others. I deeply hope that whoever fills Position 1 will reflect the immense
legacy of Kristiana and her love for Edmonds.
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EPIC B DUBBURY
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Core Abilities: Highly energetic, assertive, adaptable, and experienced leader with an entrepreneurial mindset that brings creative, efficient, and
effective results. A born sales personality, with an unwavering passion for building returning business opportunities, closing deals, and scaling
brands. Out-of--the-box, creative, natural networker, with an ambition to make businesses more successful through sales.
Experience
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (SGWS) • Bellevue, WA 2021-Present
Sales Consultant (Off -Premise). Coastal Wine & Spirits Division: Has achieved record breaking sales goals, including the largest
independent sale to a liquor storeigas station for Yellow Tail in WA State history (1,020 cases of product $52,435.44 in revenue), nationally
recognized and awarded displays/sales contests for Bota Box and Delicato Family Wines (DFV). Spearhead a double day survey for DFV that the 3rd
generation family member and CEO, Chris lndelicato personally toured. The success of the survey helped retain one of SGWS' largest suppliers.
Built relationships, managed, and grown sales opportunities within all 17 of the accounts in the territory, and have shown enormous hunger,
assertiveness, and success in hitting sales goals, programs, and targets for the Coastal Division. Has had multiple months as a top three performer in
revenue expectations in the Off -Premise teams, and currently sit in first place at almost 200% revenue met for the month of June 2022.
Monterey Cowboy Festival (MCF) • Monterey, CA 2017-2021
Co- Executive Director: One of two directors leading a 21-year-old music festival And 501c3 non-profit organization.
Successfully executed the 21' annual MCF in 2018, featuring 2 stages, 15 artists, 30 food, art, and gear vendors, and hosting
almost 4,000 attendees. Capitalizes on market trends in music. Directs, schedules, fundraises, creates/manages budgets and
spreadsheets, and produces the logistics and business operations for a highly respected and growing arts organization. Works with
high dollar donors And sponsors to raise funds to offset the costs of $300,000-$600,000 festival budgets. Has raised six figure
donation sums for the organization consistently to date.
The Boeing Company • MuldlteofEverett, WA 2017-2021
Brand Specialist: Works within Corporate Communications to produce world -class tours, events, educational workshops, brand
engagement and merchandise experiences for the public, and for Boeing's internal and external stakeholders, employees, customers,
and allies around the globe. Helps support the Boeing marketing, sales, public relations, advertising, and merchandising teams,
through extensive knowledge, presentation, promotion, and production of Boeing Brand experiences.
The Institute of Flight • Mukilteo, WA 2016-2017
Visitor Service Representative: Assisted with operations at the Future of Flight Aviation Center; Responsibilities included ticketing,
customer and technical support, information management, operating simulator, promoting sales, and voluntarily increasing donations
through assertive fundraising. Exceeded all-time fundraising records within job position. Interacted with 1,000-2,000 customers
daily from 50+ countries.
American Federation of Musicians, Local 47 • Los Angeles, CA 2015-2016
Communications & Administrative Intern: Worked with a 6,000+ member union and notable Hallywood leadership on union
contracts, outreach programming, voting, membership issues, and marketing. Assisted with a multi -million -dollar real estate
sale and purchase for union. Worked directly with union leadership and entertainrnent executives.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA 2015-2016
Undergraduate Student Government Senator: Helped create and manage a $2 million budget, represented 18,000 undergraduate
students, and worked alongside other departments and top university administration on a wide variety of campus programs, activities,
and issues. Collaborated with senior university leadership on a regular basis to advance initiatives and resolve campus issues.
Pacific Northwest Real Estate Holdings (PNWREH), LLC • Edmonds, WA 2013-2015
Associate Property Manager: Assisted PresidentlOwner of PNWRE. Processed violation letters, managed Home Owner Association
(HOA) accounts and meetings. Reviewed monthly financials, interacted with vendors, and assisted in maintenance for 25 HOA and
condo properties. Addressed concerns and needs of vendors, tenants, and property owners. Helped shop and acquire contractors for
maintenance and capital projects for properties.
Education
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA 2016
Bachelor of Science: Music Industry, Tvhnor: Jazz Studies, Thornton School of Music & Marshall School of Business
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SupplementalQuestions
Please submit your answers to these questions on a separate attachment, with your name clearly labeled on
each gage.
1. What is your volunteer experience?
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed
official including public hoards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere'?
(please provide details)
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and tree of your greatest weaknesses?
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role tin our community?
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
7_ Please add any additional comments:
Instructions
Please submit the fullow3ng items before the Wednesday, August 17 4:60 p.m. d"Mne:
Application+ Supplemental Via email: btcniQ. t&ll01ta %'11.1--O�
Questions Via delivery: To 1st floor reception desk at City Hall
Via US Mail: Edmonds City Council Office --121 Sth
You may submit a cover letter Avenue No tb, Edmonds WA 99020
You may submit a resume
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Edmonds City Council Position #1 Application Responses
Elizabeth Fleming
Email: Flemingbird@gmai!.com
I. What is your volunteer experience?
GENERAL:
Nordstrom/ United Way Annual Day of Caring: harvesting of vegetables for Snohomish County
Food Banks; 2013-2017
Plymouth Dousing, Seattle, WA. Annual Thanksgiving volunteer: prepared and delivered to
designated locations in Seattle, WA; 2014-2017
Empowerment through Connection, Mill Creek, WA. "Empowering Girls of Today" program.
Assisted with horse care, feeding, grooming, and general property maintenance projects.
Provided consuiting services regarding Branding and Organizational mission statement and
organization priorities; 2015-2017
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Nordstrom/IVPG Division. Fundraising &
volunteer Coordinator; 2017
PAWS, Lynnwood: Companion Animal Shelter, Kennel Attendant; 2018-2020
EDMONDS:
Madrona Children'sTheatre (MCT), Madrona K-85chool; 2012-2017
• MCT Back stage Tech, Costume & props support; 2012-2014
• Costume Designer for Annual Productions ofShrek (2015), Charlie & the Chocolate
Factory (2016) and James & the Giant Peach (2017); responsible for over 100
costumes for each production
Driftwood Players, Costume Designer; "Peter & the 5tarcatcher" Fall 2018
Driftwood Players, Costume Designer; "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder' Fall 2019
Driftwood Players, Costume Designer; "Pride & Prejudice" Spring 2020
Driftwood Players, Costume Designer; "The Mousetrap" Fall 2022
EWHS Class of 2020 Grad Night Planning Committee, Secretary; 2019-2020
Earth Day/Edmonds Beach Clean-up; 2021
Edmonds Marsh Restoration Project; 2022 {just joined!)
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Z. Have you previously served as an elected official or have any experience as an appointed
official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc., in either Edmonds or
elsewhere?
No.
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
I will start with my "opportunities for growth" (which is how we addressed the concept of
"weaknesses" at Nordstrom).
• Self-reliance.
I have actively worked on this over the course of my career and understand that it is not a sign
of weakness to ask for help. I truly enjoy mentoring others and understand the value in
welcoming a mentor for myself. I find that I have been more successful in modifying this
behavior in my professional life than in my personal life, which I continue to work on.
• Knowledge base for this role.
A Civic government role being a new endeavor for me, will require a rapid ramping up on
knowledge_ i will need to learn the technical tools of the role to become more familiar and
versed on code, while also expanding my understanding of the legislative and council meeting
process and protocols, including Roberts Rules of Order. In addition, I will need to become
familiar with the organizational structure of the administrative hierarchy the city departments. I
have been participating and attending Council Meetings regularly in the past 1 years and have
learned the basics but applying them to real life is next level.
• Corn petitive to a fault with myself.
As I fill out this application, I am questioning myself —am I crazy? I have had battles with self-
doubt in the process but have not turned back. This is the last portion/item I am filling out, as a
matter of fact, because I could not quite decide what to write. After completing the rest of the
application, I realized the inner struggle that I experienced throughout, and mainly it was
because of a voice in my head that was saying "Are you sure about this?" I imagine some
applicants feel similarly_ I dug in deep to identify why that is and my conclusion is that I am
highly competitive with myself. I do not lice to fail. In fact, it can he said that I will do whatever it
takes to avoid failure. Good or had, that is the case. I know that I will work hard and do the work
necessary to excel —it will not be immediate, obviously, but I will always be applying myself to
learn more, gather information, and be the best in the role that I can be.
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My top three strengths:
Effective collaborator and team -builder.
I enjoy and excel at supporting the coordination of multi -faceted organizational teams that are
working toward a common goal. My experience in managing a diverse team of creative,
technical, and financial work streams has developed my ability to manage cross -functional
projects and build effective and happy teams. 1 believe this skillset would be an advantage for
me while working in the multi -functional and cross -divisional atmosphere that Council operates
within. Respectful dialogue, an open mind to different viewpoints and a collaborative energy are
ways to move forward in an effective way and will serve the community well.
■ Balanced approach: Analytical and Creative
I make data -informed decisions and balance them against higher level strategies to drive
strategically balanced outcomes. I am both open-minded and critical in the consideration of
input and data. I excel in balancing projects and strategies that entail both "science and art."
When I say art, I mean open -spaced creative ideation that comes from a 30,040-'Foot perspective
and could encompass consideration of broader impacts.
• Customer -obsessed
During my 27-year career at Nordstrom, we were hard -wired to be obsessed with our
customers. As a merchant we were constantly studying the customer and seeking out feedback
to understand their needs and purchasing priorities. I believe this would be of great use to me in
the role of Councilperson with the community members atthe top of the Organizational Chart,
and as such they are the customer to whom the Council answers. I feel that finding new
methods of outreach to the community is an opportunity for our Council. To promote
awareness, encourage engagement and gather community feedback, there needs to be a more
targeted focus on new approaches for the Council_ Town Halt meetings, face-to-face discussion
groups, and recurring outreach events that are specifically geared toward and occur within the
sub -areas of Edmonds are perhaps some ways to hear from all areas and demographic groups of
the community_ I am not in support of utilizing community representatives or weighting input
from any select group in our community. We must instead find a way to gather the input across
all demographics and sub -areas in a Constitutionally -sound way.
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4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
Public Safety
Ensuring the safety of the community, promoting a healthy and vibrant economic environment,
and being responsible stewards of the land are, in my view, some of the top deliverables as a
Councilmember. Ensuring the safety of the public is the bedrock on which the city is built and as
such, I am a strong supporter of the Police Department and in enforcing the laws that ensure a
Safe environment for the whole community. We have clearly seen a shift in the way our
community feels about their personal safety since the legislative reforms passed in Olympia in
the past year or two. While there was some opportunity to strengthen the accountability of Law
Enforcement, the legislation went beyond the scope needed, in my opinion, and served to
embolden criminals and reduce the ability of Law Enforcement to perform their jobs effectively,
putting the law-abiding community at risk. Edmonds did not reduce their PD force, but crime
rates and frequency have gone up as criminals have figured out that the laws are not as strict or
even enforceable. I live close to the Hwy 99JI04 interchange only blocks from the new Police
Department outpost in the Safeway shopping center, so I am personally aware of the recurring
incidents in that shopping center. I recently witnessed a female dressed in scant boudoir -like
clothing on the Hwy 99/220th intersection. She was under the influence of something and was
standing on the Shoreline side, but this is a key entrance to our city, and it really concerned me.
I support the idea of adding Police Officer personnel presence to the Hwy 99 outpost location.
With the Hwy 99 revitalization project in flux, the Edmonds Police Department should have a
presence to support the community where much of the crime occurs, while the Downtown
presence remains unchanged.
Public Safety also includes addressing the Drug Addiction and Homelessness issue. The safety of
those who are suffering from addiction or housing insecurity homelessness deserve to live in
safety as well_ I feel that a program that offers transitional housing but afso requires treatment
for drug addiction and then participation in job training would be welcomed by our community.
Edmonds is a compassionate community. Giving people the stability and the tools needed to
reestablish their health and to be successfully self-reliant is as compassionate as it gets in my
book.
Lastly, the last few years of living through the pandemic have taken a huge toll on our youth. My
daughter, who is now 20, was the first year of students who missed the important milestones
(Prom, Graduation Ceremony, Grad Night) is still trying to recover from the massive disruption
to her life -trajectory because cf the pandemic. The Opioid crisis in our country adds to the
threat that the younger generations currently face. Deadly Fentanyl is flowing over our borders
and being dispersed in counterfeit pills making it undetectable. Mental health issues such as
depression and social anxiety have become commonplace. I feel that thisthreat falls under the
Public Safety umbrella. A concerted Youth Awareness and Education on Opioid and Drug
Addiction in Edmonds is needed. Using Edmonds' special Creative District designation could have
a prong that is youth -focused to encourage artistic engagement and could work on s❑ many
levels (more ideas on this during my interview, perhaps), to provide our youth with a destination
for art therapy and self-expression, while enhancing the community and the economy.
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• Managing housing growth and its impact on our Environment
The newest GMA projects that Edmonds' population will be close to 55 mil} -ion by 2044, an
increase of 13,000 people, and according to current projections, Edmonds is falling short of
providing the additional housing needed by about 4,000 people. Edmonds has always met their
growth goals and are currently on track to prior growth targets but this new GMA, which must
be built into the Comp Plan and approved by council by the end of 2024, poses a real challenge
for the city of Edmonds an several levels.
For one, our stormwater infrastructure is at critical mass. we have aging stormwater pipes as
well as investments needed toward existing stormwater management strategies that were
executed in prior years and have now become liabilities, such as the ?errinville Creek
Watershed and Talbot detention system. In addition, we share our stormwater management
facilities with other neighboring cities and are at full capacity as it stands. How will Edmonds
address the infrastructure shortfalls in stormwater and waste management while supporting
the aggressive GMA goals for housing development AND be the best stewards of this beautiful
land?
Could we request "Small City" status to reduce the pressure of housing growth by the new
GMA? i understand this would impact the transportation funding the city would receive, which
seems to me to be an extortion -play, but the community could be asked how they feel about it,
what their priorities are and whether this should be considered.
The Edmonds Bowl is a critical land feature for the Puget Sound and the Edmonds Marsh, both
of which are suffering because of our stormwater management issues. There are funds flowing
from the Federal Government related to Green Causes/Climate Change. The council, by way of
annual budgeting, can influence funds toward projects that will directly support Edmonds'
unique environmental considerations. I believe that these funds could be leveraged more
effectively than they were in 2021 when the City purchased an entire new fleet of electric cars
in one year, rather than to divert a portion of the funds toward a broader marsh Strategy, which
is currently a volunteer -driven endeavor. It was great to seethe Marsh project moved to the
PROS plan to ensure more focus on rehabilitation. I have recently started to volunteer with Joe
5cordino in the marsh restoration and clean up. 1 had an opportunity to "pick his brain" and
learned so much in just an hour. Joe is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Edmonds'
unique land features, stormwater, creeks, and the negative impacts that all of this has on the
Marsh, the viability of salmon, and the Puget Sound. I feel that we should be leveraging and
enlisting those in our community that have such broad and historical knowledge when
formulating a strategy to address growth and the environment. He knows, cares, and loves this
city and that to me, is as useful to developing a great strategy than any outside consultant
report. We are s❑ lucky to have Joe Scordino—he is truly a gem!
Tree code has been improved, but do they effectively deter developers from removing trees?
Trees are nature's stormwater processors, and yet we continue to allow more and more of
them to be removed with new development projects while holding private property owners to
the same rules, even though the playing field is not even {potentially stepping on their
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Constitutional rights). Our codes require grading standards that I believe ultimately result in
more trees than necessary to be removed by developers. It is estimated that one older, large
tree can process 7000 gallons of storm water annually. Multiply that by 20 trees on one sub plat
division project and we have lost the ability to process close to 140,000 gallons of stormwater
per year, multiply that by 20 development projects, and now we have eliminated then at ura I
ability to process 2.8 million gallons of stormwater per year! How can this be overlooked?
We can, and likely are, trying to focus a large amount of the housing growth on the Hwy 99
corridor, but does zoning support the maximization of this idea? There are many development
projects in play in the areas that are adjacent to the 99 corridor along the 104 where I have
resided for the past 15 years. Noise levels and loss of ecosystems are already noticeable- it is
alarming. Between now and 2044, we will need to house 13,000 more people in Edmonds, and
to do so without destroying the land of which we are the stewards, we must take a holistic and
carefully thought-out approach to all the connecting issues: housing, infrastructure, the
environment. if we do not, the outcome will likely be disastrous.
We talk about the need for "affordable housing" and yet we do not deliver this to the
community in a meaningful way based on the current MTFE arrangements that ultimately shifts
the tax bill to the community, adding more complexity to the development of an all -
encompassing holistically grounded strategy.
This is a multi -pronged issue, no doubt. But if we do not declare the vision and identify our
"North Star" and just piecemeal this in a siloed fashion, we will have an impending
environmental catastrophe. Would the Council creating an Annual Legislative Agenda clarify the
vision for the community?
A Comprehensive Plan and fiscally responsible budget that prioritizes infrastructure and
environmental conservation investment.
The Comprehensive Plan should be informed by all voices in our community and so, the outreach
topic mentioned above is in play. Through the budgeting process, the council should require full
presentation for the intended use of funds wherever there are ambiguities. A full and
comprehensive data -informed presentations to the Council that proves the connective tissue
between the various priorities should be required prior to approval to release the funds. If the
project does not align directly with the over -arching goals, it should not be approved until it does.
This is not easy work, but it is required to achieve the best outcomes. We should not have any
slush fund line items in the budget- let us make every dollar count.
An additional area of focus in the Comp Plan approval should be to ensure that Code are cleaned
up. Without clearand accurate written code, the Council is not able to deliver on their promise of
good governance to their constituency. The Council approved an FTE Code Writer years ago but
have never hired into the role. We have many code issues that need to be addressed and the
longer this is put off, the bigger the problem becomes and passing more laws based on
inaccurately written existing codes is a recipe for disaster and can potentially expose the City to
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liability. in addition, code related to zoning &development, particularly in the Downtown Business
District must be fine-tuned. For example, to ensure that 6D2 Downtown Mixed Commercial
properties are protected for intended use and not approved for BD4 development.
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
• To serve the community by being "community -obsessed" to address the concerns and priorities
of those the Council represents and who sit at the top of the City's Organizational Chart.
• To enhance the lives of the community, support stewardship of the land and environment, to
pass fiscally responsible budgets and to defend the Constitution.
• To act transparently, display integrity, and practice ethical behavior, consistently. Engaging in
respectful discussion and debate that aligns with the Council's Code of Conduct and Ethics. To
respect decorum and to derive effective solution.
• To publicly acknowledge individual accountability when/if this mark is missed by a
Councilmember.
• Approving fiscally responsible budgets that are clear and transparent to the constituency and
that address and align with a bigger over -arching strategy for the citythat are supported by the
community.
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
The role of a City Councilperson is very robust, and it requires more than 20 hours/week of
commitment by Council Members which I appreciate. I recognize and value all the hard work and the
time commitment each councitmernber delivers to the Edmonds community. I believe the Council
cannot function effectively unless they have the confidence and trust of those they serve. Although
current City Council has begun to re-establish the trust that was unfortunately damaged by previous
Councilmembers, this process will take time and consistency. Regardless of which political party the
mayor aligns with, the Council is the legislative body and with this important responsibility it must
adhere to guardrails that will maintain a position of political neutrality, defend the Constitution, act in
the best interest of the entire community, and address issues that fall within its purview.
This, done with open dialogue, integrity and transparency will rebuild trust and create solid ground for
the community and for Council to work from. I believe the greatest challenge our City Council faces is to
focus on approaching their duties as a balanced legislative body that has meaningful debate, respect for
one another, and to avoid grandstanding or making politicized statements that only serve to derail and
divide the Conversation and community. This will require an individual commitment by each
Councilmember as well as the Council as a group committing, to be successful. I believe this will lead to
a more productive Council!
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7. Please add any additional comments
First, i would like to respectfully acknowledge Councilmember Kristiana Johnson for her dedication and
long service to the community of Edmonds, and her passing was an enormous loss to our city. She
brought wisdom, dignity and respect to the role and really listened to her constituency. Kristiana was
not afraid to push back and ask the tough questions, relying on her experience and strong ethical core to
guide her. She showed grace under difficult situations and her leadership and natural kindness are
deeply m issed. i would work every day to do honor to her legacy, if given the opportunity.
I also want to share some background related to my strong support and passion for the arts. My love of
theatre and performance art was nurtured by my parents. I grew up in a rural town in the state of mew
York, about an hour from NYC, and my dad owned his own hairdressing salon in Manhattan. As kids, my
siblings and I were fortunate to be exposed regularly to the buzzing energy of New York City and all that
it offered. Broadway plays and musicals, amazing museums, and broad range of diverse viewpoints and
expression. For much of my younger life, although I participated in synchronized swimming and modern
dance, I always considered myself as a fly on the wall, just lucky to be in the presence of people who
were much more talented than myself. I have always had a strong appreciation of the talents and
creativity of others. When I graduated from college and took the job in the Money Market, i was feeling
unsatisfied with my career -life and decided to pursue a buying job with Nordstrom where I had been
buying my personal work attire at the lime. I started as a saiesperson, and I eventually worked my up to
Buying role which I found a perfect balance of art & science. At that time in Nordstrom's timeline (1994)
there were very few systems in place so to analyze sales and make decisions I would have to create the
reports on my own, which I did_ I thrived in this very entrepreneurial atmosphere, eventually moved into
the Private Label Division in 2009, where I really hit my stride. Working with and supporting creative
individuals (designers) was my dream come true. I was still the sciencelart person, and they brought the
creative magic. During that same time, my daughter was attending Madrona K-8 and I was trying to get
her involved with the arts as she had shown promise and interest. I thought that theatre could he a
great outlet for her so we started voiunteering behind the scenes to see if she would be interested. She
loved the atmosphere and took on acting and Tech roles. When there was an opening for a costume
designer at Madrona Children`s Theatre (MCT), 1 quietly whispered, "I might be able to give it a try?" and
I was immediately confirmed in the role (because I was the only volunteer). Honestly, I was sick to my
stomach —I had never done it before except for my own personal passion for Halloween, creating my
own costumes— and I was experiencing huge self-doubt. I forged ahead and with the support of an
amazing Director and Production Team, I successfully costumed fifty kids in two different casts of
"5hrek." My work was met with very positive and kind responses from the Madrona community, and I
was humbled. After 2 more years of costuming for MCT my daughter was already in High School, and It
was time for me to pass the torch. I figured that I had had my "truly creative moment" and that my
costume design experiences were over, until a former Producer at MCTapproached me to costume a
play for the Driftwood Players. Repeat: sick-feei'ing, self-doubt, but I decided to meet with the Director,
and I was given the opportunity to design costumes for "Peter & the Star Catcher." Another level
completely, 1 learned as I went. Through hard work and a huge emotional investment beyond anything
had ever experienced, it was a success! Since then, ! have costumed two additional musicals for
Driftwood, have received regional recognition, and am currently costuming the Driftwood Players
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production of the piay "The Mousetrap" for their Fall 2022 season opener on September 1-V' [shameless
plug).
The lesson for me is this: I have the same self-doubt and the sick -to -my -stomach feeling at times as I
filled out this application, but I must trust my instincts —I feel compelled because I truly love Edmonds
and want to serve. I am confident that I can do the work to educate myself to perform the very
important and strenuous task of filling Council Position #1 because I am fully committed to Edmonds
and its residents. 1 am excited, ready to take on this endeavor, and humbled by the opportunity to
apply -
Thank you for your time and consideration!
Seth Fleming
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Elizabeth P Fleming
Edmonds, WA 98026
August 17,2022
Dear Council Members,
Thank you for your consideration of my application for Edmonds City Council Position H1.
I am both saddened and humbled that the circumstances that surround this process and will be thinking
of Kristiana as we go through this process. She was an amazing leader and a fierce advocate for the
community she loved, and I hope to have the opportunity to follow in her path.
Thank you,
Beth Fleming
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Elizabeth Fleming
CONTACT
I PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I • Conscientious Manager well -versed in guiding operations
and motivating team members by defining and
communicating clear vision and strategy to convey
Edmonds, WA 98026
expectations. Holds team members accountable to drive
results and remove barriers and obstacles. Cultivates
continuous process improvement and demonstrates
SKILLS
flexible leadership style to foster team member
Employee training and
engagement.
development
Process improvements
Cross -functional team
EXPERIENCE
management
The Flemingbird Group, LLC, Founder/Owner
5trategize business plans
EDMOND5, WA - Jun 2018 - Current
Team building and
Consultant: Brand building, eCommerce Sales, Product
leadership
Development, Merchandising, & Business Strategy.
Research market trends
Currently Acting Director of Sales & Merchandising at
Purchasing strategy
Stylebuy, Inc. for Gibson Look Brand.
development
Problem -salving
Driftwood PLayers/Wade James Theatre, Costume Designer
Collaboration
EDMONDS, WA - Sep 2015 - Aug 2019
Peter & the Starcatcher 2018, A Gentleman's Guide to Love &
Murder 2019, Pride & Prejudice 2020
EDUCATION
University of California, San
Nordstrom, Inc, Merchant Leader across multiple
businesses
Diego
Bachelor of Arts
Seattle, WA - Apr 1992 - Jul 2018
Multi -channel National Buyer, Contemporary /tbd
Economics
Department ; Feb 2010-Aug 2013
La Jolla, CA
Sr Product Merchandiser, Nordstrom Product Group,
YC/Junior; Jan 2008-Feb 2010
PRONOUNS
National Merchandise Manager, Women's Apparel/POV
She/Her
Department; Jan 2007- Jan 2008
Divisional Merchandise Manager, Women's Apparel/POV
Department; Jan 2006- Jan 2007
Southern California Buyer, Contemporaryjtbd
Department; Mar 20C1-Jan 2006
Sales, Regional merchandiser, Assistant Buyer, Sales
Associate; April 1992-Feb 2001
Nordstrom, Inc, Brand Manager, Nordstrom Product
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Elizabeth P. Fleming
Edmonds, WA 98026
28 years merchant multi -channel retail experience in the women's apparel business; brick 8 mortar+
eCmmmerce channels and delivered strong results with exceptional metrics that met or exceeded plan
Strategic_ ability to take high level strategic goals and distill them into distinct actions with attention to
both micro -and macro -level considerations by analyzing and interpreting data
• Effective communicator & Collaborator: I have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy collaborating
• Broad bandwidth: I am comfortable with multiple projects at once and managing through ambiguity
Team Building: I am experienced in mentoring high-performance teams and helping to grow talent
EXPERIENCE:
THE FLEMINGBIRD GROUP, LLC June 2018-present
Founder & Sole proprietor of a Product and Branding Consulting Business; working with Women's
Brand Grbsonfook as Acting Director of Merchandising & Sales; oversee trend direction, collaborate
with Design Team and Production team in Los Angeles to create product for the E-Commerce site.
During my work with Gibsonlook, the business has doubled; $10M volume sales (during the Pandemic!)
NORDSTROM, INC; Seattle, WA
Brand Manager; Nordstrom Product Group Aug 2013- Jan 2018
Responsible for $1 DOM business for "Zella" women's Active private label brand
Developed and executed a comprehensive Brand strategy that incorporated focus an customer priorities,
exclusive & oompelling technical product, marketing strategy, refreshed branding, and financial
deliverables. Collaborated successfully with Cross -functional partners; marketing, supply chain, and retail
partners in development of Brand strategies and executable in -season plans that aligned with customer
needs. Provided financial strategies that delivered all time high volume and profit results while managing
budget and expenses, travel, and team development. Coached team of 6 Designers, 4 Merchandisers, 4
Product Developers, 3 Technical Designers
Multi -Channel Buyer, Women's Trend & Denim Feb 2010- July 2013
Responsible for $100M Contemporary Apparel business; delivered exceptional results in bath top and
bottom -line metrics for multi -channel business negotiated profitability and secured exclusive product_
Managed and lead a high-performance team of 8 merchants
Product Merchandiser, Nordstrom Product Group Jars 2008- Feb 2010
Sales and Merchandiser for 5 private label brands in product development and collaborated closely with the
design learn and multi -team retail partners to secure product and align on customer needs
National Merchandise Manager, P.O. V. Feb 2007- Dec 2008
Responsible for $275M Point of View Women's Apparel business; managed team of 25 people.
Managed budgets and expenses, drove both bottom and top -line metrics, profitability and Margin
agreements on behalf of the Company with National Brands. Participated in Consumer Research projects
to better address customer needs
Various Merchant Roles Apr 1992-Jan 2006
Buyer, Regional Merchandiser, Asst Buyer, Department Manager, Studio Services Manager
LASSER MARSHALUTULLET & TOKYO; Los Angeles, CA 1988 - 1992
Motley Market Broker
International Market: Overnight to 10-yr Bank Loans; SWAP market
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of California, San Diego, 1984
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment— Position #1 Application
Applicant Information
Full Name: Pence Roger D. Date: Aug. 18, 2022
Last
Address:
Street Address
Edmonds
city
Phone:
First
Email
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901
Apartmant/Unit 4
WA 98026
State ZIP Code
Length of Residency in Edmonds: Six years
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yesR NoF-1
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? Yes[ZINo
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? YesZNo ❑
Please submit your answers to these questions on a separate attachment, with your name clearly labeled on
each page.
1. What is your volunteer experience?
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed
official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere?
(please provide details)
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
b. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
7. Please add any additional comments:
Please submit the folloizng items before the Wednesday, August 17 4:00 p.m. deadline:
• Application + Supplemental
Questions
• You may submit a cover letter
■ You may submit a resume
Viaemail: beckie.petersone:edmondsw.a.gov
Via delivery: To 1 st floor reception desk at City Hall
Via US Mail: Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5th
Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
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Application of Roger Pence —
My volunteer experience:
In Edmonds, I am a board member of the Edmonds Civic Roundtable and also a
member of their Program Committee. I was a member of the citizen committee that
helped design the recently -unveiled Welcome sign on 5th Avenue at Edmonds Way.
In Seattle, I was a community activist for three decades, including service as president
of the Wallingford Community Council and of the North Beacon Hill Council. On Beacon
Hill, I lead a city -funded neighborhood planning project, one that successfully engaged a
cross-section of people in that very diverse community. I remember one city official
remarking to me how our public meetings were so much more diverse than the city's
public meetings in our neighborhood. Our North Beacon Hill planning project became
one of the models for mayor Norm Rice's neighborhood planning initiative, and his
planning for "urban villages."
Service as an elected or appointed official:
In Edmonds, mayor Earling appointed me to the Planning Board. My colleagues elected
me vice chair for this year..
In Seattle, mayor Wes Uhlman appointed me to the Charter Review Committee, whose
mission was to develop and propose amendments to the WW2 -era weak -mayor city
charter.
I am a former Precinct Committee Officer (Democrat).
Strengths and weaknesses:
My strengths include a passion for our work in city government. As a student of political
science, my focus has always been on local government— the level of government
closest to the people. This work may seem boring to some, but it's important that we
work hard to get things right. Edmonds' future depends on it.
I'm fundamentally a happy person, and I bring positive energy to the table. I enjoy
discussing and debating matters of public policy, and I stay focused on the issues and
not the personalities.
My experience includes working with groups of people from different ethnic and
economic backgrounds. These often include people reluctant to speak, folks who may
feel intimidated or somehow diminished by the discussion. I always make it a practice to
ask, to encourage the reluctant ones to talk with us, how their words are important to
the work of the group.
My weaknesses include I've been a part of the Edmonds community only six years. I
make up for that by absorbing as much as I can from people with longer experience in
Edmonds and with good memories.
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In my retirement, without professional responsibilities to manage, my focus can get
diverted to new things before finishing current projects.
I'm a late adopter of new technologies, even when they could be helpful to me. I was the
last person in my group to give up my flip phone for a smart phone.
Top 3 priorities for Edmonds:
First, let's work on creating a culture of what I call One Edmonds. The City of Edmonds
is more than just the Bowl; we're not just the Bowl and everywhere else. When we're
working the budget, let's always be thinking city-wide, bringing an equitable distribution
of facilities and services to our citizens.
Second is improving civic engagement, what I like to call advancing the civic
conversation. This includes outreach and inclusion of voices we don't hear enough of,
especially people of color and with lower incomes.
Third is the development of our new Comprehensive Plan. This should be a roadmap of
the way forward for the City of Edmonds. It should be as close as possible to a
community consensus. And it should be a living document that influences decision -
making, not a dusty volume lost on a shelf in City Hall.
Roles in the community:
City Council is the legislative authority in city government, and as such it is the voice of
the people. City council decision -making should be influenced by what the people of
Edmonds would decide if they had access to all the information that we do.
As to my role, I'll be accessible and responsive to our constituents. I'll respond to phone
calls and emails quickly and with candor. I enjoy talking public policy with people,
whether I agree with them or not.
Greatest challenge:
My sense is the greatest challenge facing City Council may be improving interpersonal
relations on the dais. All relationships among our elected officials should be professional
and cordial, even friendly. We're all working towards the same ends— responding to the
inputs and needs of our fellow citizens, and making Edmonds a better place to live,
work, play, and do business.
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Dear City Council friends,
With a heavy heart, I'm submitting my application to fill the vacancy created by the sad
and untimely death of our friend Kristiana Johnson.
At the end of the process to fill the last vacancy appointment, councilmembers asked
us, the other applicants to stay involved in Edmonds city government. That I have done
In addition to my service on Planning Board, I've followed the work of this council
closely. I've attended many if not most of your meetings. I've attended your retreats and
your training sessions, even your monthly committee meetings.
It's a cliche to say a well -prepared candidate can "hit the ground running," and that
might apply in my case, but I believe a better assessment may simply be that my
learning curve could be short.
There are a couple of areas where I could add strength to this council, on planning and
transportation matters, and also on civic engagement. I try to cover those in this
application packet.
I look forward to discussing my capabilities in an interview.
Thank you
-Roger Pence -
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Roger Pence, Resume Highlights
Military Service
During the Vietnam War, I was an Army sergeant serving a 3-year tour of duty in the
Pentagon. I was a communications center specialist in the headquarters of the Special
Security Group, an ultra -secure world-wide communications network. We handled top
secret codeword documents and Eyes Only messages for Army officers of the highest
ranks. This was a 24/7/365 operation, and I was the NCOIC during overnight hours.
Education
I earned a BA in Political Science at the University of Washington, with areas of minor
concentration in economics and urban planning. I also did a couple years at the Seattle
University Institute of Public Service, mostly classes in public administration and project
management (no degree).
Seattle Metro
For seven years, I was transit planner working on service development (bus route
planning) and capital projects. I was the project manager for the site selection and
preliminary design phases of the original Bellevue Transit Center. In those days, transit
planners did their own community outreach work, communicating with transit riders and
project neighbors to identify and solve problems.
Sound Transit
I did community engagement work during the design and construction phases of the
Link light rail project. I worked the segments in SODO, SE Seattle, and Tukwila. This
was an enormous project with huge impacts on local communities, and successful
community involvement work was essential to allow the project to move forward
successfully. After 12 years of service, I retired in 2013.
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Applicant Information I
Full Name: ❑otSch, Michelle M. Date:08/18122
Address:
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Phone: Emai
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 22 years
Are you a registered Voter? YeszNoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yesW NoF
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? YesZo
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? Yes[Z]No ❑
Please submit your answers to these questions on a separate attachment, with your name clearly labeled on
each page.
1. What is your volunteer experience?
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed
official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere?
(please provide details)
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
7. Please add any additional comments:
Please submit the follo Mng items before the Wednesday, August 17 4:00 p.m. deadline:
• Application + Supplemental
Questions
• You may submit a cover letter
■ You may submit a resume
Via email: beckie.petersonff.edmondswa. gov
Via delivery: To 1 st floor reception desk at City Hall
Via US Mail: Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5th
Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application from Michelle Dotsch
1. What is your volunteer experience?
• As a dentist, I volunteered to provide low-income children's dental screenings at the
Seattle Center for Children's Dental Health Month, giving kids and their parents or
caregivers advice on how to prevent cavities and improve their oral health.
• 1 participated at Shorewood High School's Career Day, as well as opened my dental
practice for students who were interested to shadow different job positions within the
practice.
• 1 created a program for Children's Dental Health Month to present to local day care
centers, with fun presentations and prizes for the kids to improve their teeth cleaning
skills and learn about the damage sugar can do to teeth.
• 1 volunteered at the Chamber of Commerce Taste Edmonds event.
• 1 served first as the vice-president and am now serving, since January of 2021, as the
president of the Alliance of Citizens for Edmonds, a local 501(c)4 civic group. It is a
volunteer organization started in 2004 that supports responsible development that
respects and complements the character of our small city on the shores of Puget Sound
We attempt to provide citizens with accurate information about land use activities and
actions that allow them to distinguish between fact and rhetoric so they can make
informed decisions and provide relevant input to our elected leaders. Finally, we
promote preservation of the natural environment of the City of Edmonds — its streams,
trees, beaches, parks, and open space.
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an
appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds
or elsewhere? (please provide details)
While not previously having applied for or served as an elected or appointed official, I have
participated in all types of City meetings over the last 5 years as an active community citizen
advocate. You have seen me attend full Council meetings for years and heard me speak on a
variety of city issues and at a variety of public hearings.
As an example, I actively take the time to review extended agendas, agenda packets, prepare
citizen comments, speak with and email elected officials and volunteer citizen members of
these Boards and Commissions, attend special meetings, Council retreats, as well as the Citizen
Housing Commission, Climate Action Plan, Reimagining Neighborhoods and Streets meetings
and events.
In my volunteer position on the Alliance of Citizens for Edmonds Board of Directors, I spend
many hours attending or watching City Council, Planning Board, Economic Development
Commission, Architectural Design Board, and numerous other city meetings to gain a broad
overview of current issues that relate to our mission. I am responsible for developing agendas
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for our monthly meetings with the Board, running our monthly general membership meetings,
as well as researching, speaking, and writing letters and articles to inform citizens about these
pertinent issues and encourage broader citizen participation in these processes.
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
Three of my greatest strengths:
1. I was born and raised in Edmonds, attending local schools until I went away to college
and dental school at the University of Washington. I always wanted to come back here
after obtaining my professional degree. My husband and I have lived in Edmonds, in the
same general neighborhood I grew up in, for 22 years now. I have a passion for
Edmonds and a desire to give back to this great community that gave me such a
wonderful childhood. Now, as an adult, I cherish all that Edmonds has to offer as it
grows and flourishes into a highly desirable, diverse community.
2. 1 can take a holistic framework view of an issue or challenge, then am able to drill down
into the pertinent facts and resources. This process includes a desire to have a
discussion with those who are directly impacted or involved in the outcome. In my
dental career, if there was something that I did not understand or had never seen
before, I immediately looked to find
out the answers to provide a more comprehensive diagnosis and treatment options for
my patients. I took over 400 hours of continuing dental education on a broad range of
topics after I graduated from dental school.
3. 1 ran my own dental practice and small business in Shoreline, a block from Highway 99,
for almost 25 years, including managing a variety of diverse team members and
patients. My business management skills include being able to listen, learn and teach
new skills. I also actively encourage and mirror healthy teamwork and have the ability
to sensitively manage potential conflicts.
Three of my greatest weaknesses:
1. There are times I try to do too much by taking on too many roles and responsibilities.
2. 1 can store vast amounts of information in my head and sometimes wait a bit to get it
down on paper because I rely on simply recalling it. This can lead to me sometimes
speaking with others as if they already have that same information, which they may not.
3. 1 am told sometimes I can be too detailed. This can be a weakness but also at times a
strength.
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4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
1. Encourage a holistic view of information and processes. Eliminate departments or
volunteer boards and commissions working in silos, where they may become limited
and even ineffective in achieving their desired goals. Even discussion of plans and issues
suffer when they are discussed in silos. This would also bring better transparency and
community trust. Most importantly, the city needs to begin the process of updating the
Edmonds city code, which currently is confusing. As is, it creates excess work and time
for those trying to interpret and implement it.
2. The 2024 Comprehensive Plan update process; I advocate mindfully keeping a holistic
framework as all parts intertwine. Part of this is getting as much public participation by
local citizens, businesses, property owners and residents alike. It is very important to
keep it a locally driven process.
3. Focus on the environmental impacts of new development, including infrastructure,
livability and keep the benefits in mind of preserving our marsh, parks, green space and
wildlife. As an example, Edmonds had to close our beaches on Jan. 4t" this year dues to
an overflow of damaging wastewater into Puget Sound. The city and the public should
be aware of what the limits on our aging infrastructure are. While we have a good plan
to update it every year, the city should be transparent as to what our infrastructure can
realistically handle. Our new wastewater treatment plant will be close to maximum
capacity when it opens on day one. We need to consider what that mean for future
development and planning.
S. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
#1 is to listen, trust but verify, ask questions and create transparency in city government
processes.
#2 is to represent the entire community of Edmonds. This role suits me well: growing up here,
knowing many people who still live here, living here as an adult for 22 years, speaking with
residents at numerous events and other meetings, and now in my work with a diverse group of
local ACE members, I have the ability to bring different people together and be responsible for
and responsive to all Edmonds' citizens.
#3 is to do my homework to be well -prepared for all meetings and presentations.
#4 is to oversee the effectiveness and implementation of the programs, ordinances and
processes that the Council passes. As an example, Council will pass something, and people
wonder what happened to it or it gets lost or forgotten and must be brought back or redone. It
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is better for everyone, both in government for citizens, to have improved efficiency and
oversight.
#5 is to review and approve the annual budget. Keep short and long-term priorities in mind,
with the basics being to run our city safely and be fiscally responsible to our taxpayers.
#6 is to attend and review other committee and board meetings to keep current on their
important work and discussions.
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
I believe the greatest challenge is taking in the citizen input and administration/staff
information, along with fellow Councilmembers input, to make clear choices based on all input
provided. Council must do this while framing decisions, long and short-term objectives, and
priorities in a system framework rather than in the silo approach of each decision or project.
Councilmembers work hard and should remain responsible and responsive to the citizens and
residents of Edmonds. Primary in my mind is that, as a Councilmember, I am responsible for
and will be responsive to the citizens and residents of Edmonds.
Inclusive of this is making sure Council meetings stay focused on the basics of running our city
and keeping that first in mind. Meetings should be run efficiently, clearly presenting complete
information for decisions being made, and be transparent about balancing our needs versus
wa nts.
7. Please add any additional comments:
I understand the time to be ready for this City Council position is on Day One.
I recognize the importance of having current knowledge of what has been going on this year so
far, the necessary time commitment and hard work that is required to participate in council
business for the rest of this year and all of 2023, and into the future. I keep abreast of a wide
variety of city and community issues in Edmonds, not just housing and zoning. I am well -versed
on most of what will be presented for the 2023 budget that is starting now. I can be engaged
and participate fully right away where others may struggle with the wide range of topics and
decisions to be made immediately for our constituents.
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Michelle Dotsch, DDS
Edmonds, WA 98026
Experience
Shorewood Dental Center
July 1994 — October 1999
After graduating from the University of Washington I practiced as an associate first with my father in his dental
practice, then assumed ownership of it after he retired. I also associated 1 day a week in the city of Lakewood
for 3 years after graduation for Dr. Jeffrey Files.
Haag &. Dotsch
October 1999 — September 2017
My husband Dr. Jay Hoag and I practiced together, changed the name of the dental practice, and ran the full
operations of the practice together until retirement in September of 2017.
Education
University of Washington
1989 - Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology
University of Washington School of Dentistry
1994 — Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Degree
400+ Hours of Continuing Education
Associations
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Invisalign-Certified in Clear Braces
American Academy of Oral -Systemic Health —founding member
King County Dental Society
Washington State Dental Society
Member of Multiple Dental Study Clubs
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application
Applicant Information
Full Name: Petso, Lora L. Date: August 7, 2022
Address:
Edmonds, WA 95020
Phone:
Email:
Length of Residency in Edmonds: over 25 years
Are you a registered Voter? Yes
Are you able to attend evening meetings? Yes
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? Yes
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? Yes
Supplemental Questions
Please submit your answers to these questions on a separate attachment, with your name clearly labeled on each
page.
1. What is your volunteer experience?
2_ Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed official
including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere? (please provide details)
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
7. Please add any additional comments:
Instructions
Please submit the following items before the Wednesday, August 17 4:00 p m. deadline:
• Application + Supplemental Questions
• You may submit a cover letter
• You may submit a resume
Via email: beckie.peterson a@edmondswa. gov
Via delivery: To 1 st floor reception desk at City Hall
Via US Mail: Edmonds City Council office — 121 5th
Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
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1. What is your volunteer experience?
Pre-Covid my primary volunteer activity was coaching the Sherwood Chess
Club, about 30 years.
More recently, I am volunteering as a member of the Washington Public
Works Board.
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience
as an appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in
either Edmonds or elsewhere? (please provide details)
Yes. I have over two decades of experience as an elected commissioner at
Olympic View Water & Sewer District, 1995 to present.
I also have nearly a decade of experience as a Edmonds City Council
member, elected, re-elected, and appointed. I have served in leadership roles
including committee Chair, Council President pro -temp, and Council President.
The Public Works Board position in which I am presently serving is
appointed by the Governor.
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
My greatest strengths as a Councilmember include experience, being present
and prepared, and making decisions based on facts and community input.
My greatest weakness are the same as the above strengths. A councilmember
with experience, who is present, prepared, and willing to listen, is not a good
"rubber stamp."
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4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
Public safety, finances, and environment.
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
Council should respectfully accept community input (in advance and without
manipulation or prejudice), and provide policy direction to the Mayor's staff in
accordance with that input and with the best interests of the City.
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
Listening, and,
Avoiding the trap of thinking this is a "game". The tactics have all been
around for years, stall this, pop this on an agenda without warning, sneak this one
through on consent, let's get a fake "survey" to support this, etc. Perhaps the worst
game playing, however, is the "I have enough votes so I can ignore your input"
attitude (please see Listening, above).
The majority rules, but the minority should have a real voice, and be
respected.
7. Please add any additional comments:
With the comprehensive plan getting a look this year, the City has an
opportunity to set us up for success. I believe that my background and experience
will be very useful in comprehensive plan review.
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