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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 (180 min)
ADJOURNMENT (12:00 PM)
Edmonds City Council Agenda
August 29, 2022
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/29/2022
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:
8:00 a.m. Bob Cram
8:30 am Maria Montalvo
9:00 a.m. Pete Spear
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. Jeremy Mitchell
10:15 a.m. Lisa Sawyer
10:45 a.m. Natalie Seitz
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?
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?
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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:
Bob Cram redacted
Maria Montalvo_Redacted
Pete Spear —Redacted
Jeremy Mitchell_ Redacted
Lisa Sawyer_ Redacted
Natalie Seitz Redacted
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Applicant Information
FullVame: Cram, Robert A. (Bob) Date:8/4/2022
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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 Via email: beckie.petersong:edmondswa.Rov
Questions Via delivery: To 1 st floor reception desk at City Hall
Via US Mail: Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5th
You may submit a cover letter Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
You may submit a resume
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Robert (Bob) Cram
1. What is your volunteer experience?
a. Sunday School Teacher St. Thomas More Church
i. High School Level (1978 —1982) 4 Years
ii. Third Grade (1986 — 2003) 17 Years
b. Youth Sports Coach (1986 — 2003) 17 Years
c. Teen Feed - University Street Ministries: Lead, Coordinate team of volunteers, shop, prepare
meals, and feed homeless teens in Seattle (1997 — 2017) 20 Years
d. Homeless Cold -Shelter: Providing Meals, conversing with guests, and at times spending the night
as "Night -Watch" duty (2018 to Date) 4 Years
e. Ministering to the ill and home -bound: 2003 — Date 19 Years
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?
a. No
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
a. Strengths
i. Very committed and passionate about projects that I manage: On Schedule... On Budget...
Quality Output with Sustainability to repeat
ii. Leadership: By promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as utilizing Emotional Intelligence
(EI), I strive to build upon and provide support for team members' strengths, emotions,
and needs
iii. Philosophy of Continuous Improvement... Means that everything we do is a temporary
process; temporary because it can and should be improved... it is the current (temporary)
process until the next improvement is set in place
b. Weaknesses
i. Because of my Passion for my projects, I sometimes find it difficult to pass them on to my
successor, when I am assigned the next project
ii. Because of my philosophy of continuous improvement, some people might be offended,
because they are happy with doing the same old way
iii. Arthritis: I feel bad that I am unable to spend time playing catch and shooting hoops with
my grandkids, like I was able to do with my own children
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
a. Protection and Safety of the community
i. Court cases are almost half of what they were a couple of years ago, yet reported crime is
escalating. So if you do the math, that means that crimes are going unprosecuted.
b. Conservation of Natural Resources
i. The attractiveness of Edmonds stems from the beauty of our beaches, parks and trails.
Trash and debris left by visitors of these attractions is not only an eye -sore; but also a
danger to wildlife, under water habitats, and our people.
c. Responsible, balanced growth of business and residence
i. As businesses and new residences are being introduced to our city, we need to also make
sure that the city remains pristine and accessible. For example, parking is constrained; so
by adding parking lots we could use shuttles to the ferries, beaches and Oldtown. This
would reduce congestion and make the Old Town streets safer.
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Robert (Bob) Cram
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
a. The role of the City Council is to plan for the future of the city, follow the outlined processes to
develop and update ordinances that will support, maintain, and nurture the quality of our city.
b. My role on the City Council would be to serve my community by becoming an active liaison
between the citizens of the City of Edmonds and the local government.
c. My goal would be to represent those who want to preserve the friendly, attractive, diverse, and
safe environment that makes Edmonds such a great city by bringing council members closer
together, rather than further apart. Therefore, I would promote a more non -partisan form of City
Council government.
5. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
a. I truly believe that the greatest challenge to the City of Council is to be steadfast in preserving
greatness and beauty of what we have and have had, in the City of Edmonds over the years. A City
Council that begins to lose track on their responsibility of making a better future will result in
deteriation in their city, such as what we see in so many cities; Seattle, San Francisco, Loa Angeles,
Chicago, New York, and on and on...
7. Please add any additional comments:
a. I am extremely appreciative and grateful for the 43 years I have lived in Edmonds. I have wanted to
become more involved with local government for some time; but I wasn't able to fully commit to
the weekly evening and even day -time meeting commitment. Now that my kids have moved on, I
am finally at a place in my life where I can pledge to fully commit to the responsibilities involved
with serving on the Edmonds City Council.
b. If appointed to the open seat I would join other City Council members in being proactive to
concerns of our community by meeting with the sectors on a regular basis to know what is working
well, and what is not meeting the expectations of our community.
c. I would also take an active role in looking at all sides of each of the decision that I would be
responsible to vote on.
d. Education:
i. Edmonds Community College AA Degree
ii. Central Washington University BAS Degree (Administrative Management)
iii. Florida Institute of Technology MBA (Application of New Technology)
iv. Villanova University MLSSBB (Maser Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)
v. APICS CPIM (Certified Prod. & Inventory Control Manager)
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Robert (Bob) Cram
Edmonds, WA. 98026
August 4, 2022
Edmonds City Council
121 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA. 98020
Dear Edmonds City Council Members:
I am pleased to submit my application for the Edmonds City Council Position 1 opening. I would like
to emphasize my interest in this position with this brief letter in which I can introduce myself to the
Edmonds City Council members. I feel that I am very qualified and would be a great addition to the
City Council.
I have lived in Edmonds for 43 years and I have a deep passion and appreciation for this beautiful
city. I have always been very involved in the community, and now I would like to take a greater step
by becoming a City Council member. Some of my activities include volunteering for various causes
such as ministering to the sick and homebound, feeding the homeless, and working in the Cold -
Shelters for the homeless, teaching Sunday School, and coaching the youth. Now that my kids have
grown, I am ready and willing to take on more of a role and commitment in the city government; a
role in which I believe I can make an impact on preserving and improving the City of Edmonds.
Growing up in Lynnwood, and then moving to Edmonds I feel that this is a very special place, yet
many cities have gone in a direction that is compromising their safety and charm. You as City Council
members have done a great job maintaining the safety, charm and beauty of Edmonds. If I were
selected to become a member of the City Council, I would also take a role to continue to make
decisions that would preserve, safety, our natural resources, and the wonderful diverse atmosphere
of Edmonds.
My career has spanned 46 years in business, with over 11 years as an engineer and over 30 years as a
Director of Operations. I have Project Managed hundreds of projects, including the building of a
manufacturing plant. My experience in business provides me with the skills to deal with situations
responsibly, such as would be necessary as a City Council member. I look deeply at all sides of the
issues and involve the subject matter experts in my decision making.
Please know that I am willing and able to immediately step into this role and proudly represent the
people of our great City of Edmonds.
Sincerely,
Robert Cram
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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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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Maria Montalvo
i.What is your volunteer experience?
Over the past several years, I have served in a number of volunteer capacities, with the majority being
in the City of Edmonds. A selection of this volunteer experience includes:
• Edmonds Veterans Plaza, co-chair — served with a group of volunteers from the Edmonds VFW to
raise funds, design, and construct a plaza committed to the recognition of veterans, past, present,
and future. Our committee worked with the state and the City to give the City of Edmonds a
tribute to veterans that we sorely needed and that our veterans deserve. I facilitated the design
process from start to finish, including obtaining design services through a contest format that
reduced costs and increased access to nationally recognized design firms.
• Edmonds College Foundation Board, Board Member and Chair
• Edmonds College Instructor, Creative Retirement Institute (CRI) — volunteer as an instructor
with the Creative Retirement Institute, offering classes in Economics and Political Science
• Edmonds Center for the Arts Board, Board Member
• Hazel Miller Foundation Board, Board Member and Chair — founding board member and current
chair of this non-profit foundation committed exclusively to the betterment of Edmonds and
South Snohomish County
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. I have been appointed to a number of public boards,
commissions, and committees, including:
• Snohomish County, Foundation for Public Health (SFPH), Board Chair — Originally appointed by
the Snohomish County Council. The SFPH has recently achieved IRS non-profit designation so is
now a separate entity from the County, but the position was originally appointed by a Snohomish
County Council committee. The mission of the Foundation is to support public health efforts in
Snohomish County, and my main role has been to establish the foundation as a legal entity, lead
the strategic planning, and establish sustainable operational procedures.
• City of Edmonds Diversity Commission, Commissioner and Board Chair — Appointed by the City
Council as one of the founding members of the Edmonds Diversity Commission. Served two terms
and made multiple presentations to the City Council to report progress in the City's efforts to
promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our ever-growing and changing community.
• City of Edmonds Public Facilities District (PFD) for the Edmonds Center for the Arts — Appointed
by the City Council to oversee and ensure the effective operation of the Public Facilities District
for the Edmonds Center for the Arts (budgets, funding sources, oversight of ECA Executive
Director, etc.) to promote the performing and visual arts, as well as provide outreach and
programming for community members.
3.What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
During my career, I have participated in a number of professional development programs, including
Strengths Finder, DISC, etc. In my 25+ years in the corporate and non-profit worlds, my strengths
have consistently been identified as attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and willingness to
learn and perform the necessary work to complete a task. The weaknesses identified during these
processes have become opportunities for life lessons, as I have transitioned my natural inclination to
work independently to one that appreciates the greater capacity for accomplishments by a group. I
have also adopted a leadership style that is built on interacting with others with gratitude and respect,
even if we disagree or if I feel a problem or challenge could have been solved in a different manner.
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Maria Montalvo
Relevant to the City Council, I am well -versed in government contracting and procurement
procedures and have facilitated a wide range of public -private partnerships and government -
corporate collaborations. As a former small business owner, I have familiarity with Edmonds business
and economic development efforts and stakeholders. As a community volunteer, I have established a
number of positive relationships with leaders in and around Edmonds. I am also familiar with the
City Council as an operating entity and policy history, and have worked extensively with city staff on
projects. I could hit the ground running and not create an onboarding burden to the Council and
Council president as a result of this appointment.
4.What would be your top three priorities for our city?
Edmonds is a very special place and one that I am grateful to be a resident of since moving here in
2001. My priorities would be focused on maintaining the charm of a city like ours while
acknowledging the substantial pressures in communities across the country.
Currently, the top priority for our city would be to promote more collaboration and less divisiveness
among Council Members, with the City Administration, and in the community. I maintain positive
and friendly working relationships with elected officials, former elected officials, and community
leaders from both sides of the aisle and feel that I can apply that respect and collegial approach to
interaction at the City Council.
A second priority would be to address the challenges and opportunities for our City in cooperation
with regional partners, including Snohomish County, neighboring cities, Tribes, and a number of
entities that are critical to maintaining the beauty of Edmonds but also the financial and physical
health of our residents. As a Latina, I would hope to support community collaboration, as well as
reflect the diversity of our area. Finally, the City Council can be instrumental in a wide range of policy
areas, including protecting the Puget Sound and our environment, as well as creating fiscally
responsible and cost-effective approaches to the many challenges facing the city. Our role as Council
members, as outlined below, would also be one of my priorities for the city.
5.What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
First and foremost, the Council is responsible for fulfilling its charter in the City of Edmonds. The City
Council is the legislative branch of our city's government and represents its citizens. Representation
includes both listening and leading. The Council establishes law and policy and must make the tough
decisions once appropriate input and evaluation is completed. The Council and each Council member
should be focused on representing the City with integrity and also enthusiasm! Each member of the
Council can serve as an advocate for our town, attracting community -focused businesses, promoting
opportunities for employees and residents, and celebrating the exceptional features of Edmonds.
6.What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
The job of the City Council is challenging enough —representing all citizens of Edmonds honorably
takes time and energy and needs to be our greatest area of focus. As mentioned in the response to
question 4, the City Council needs to be recognized for openness, collaboration, professionalism, and
kindness.
7-Please add any additional comments:
The City website stated that interviews would be held on Saturday, August 27th. It is important to note
that I will be attending our god -daughter's quicenera that day and will need to interview either very
early in the day or on a different date. Thank you for your consideration.
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MARIA A. MONTALVO Edmonds, Washington
Maria A. Montalvo brings extensive experience working with city, state, and federal
government agencies, as well as in higher education. Ms. Montalvo has served as the Executive
Director of a private family foundation specializing in scholarships for military kids and
spouses since it was established in 2006. Through her efforts, the Foundation has invested
more than $15 million directly to the education of traditional and non-traditional students. The
Foundation was recognized by the White House for their demonstrated genuine and deep
desire to be of service to military families.
As a former member of the corporate leadership team for leading partner to the US Army and
Air Force, she was known for collaborating with our colleagues and client partners to develop
partnerships that meet the short- and long-term infrastructure or facility needs, while inspiring
them to give back and make a greater impact. She has more than 25 years of experience
working with federal, state, and local government agencies.
Master of Arts, Economics & Political Science, University of New Mexico (Conc. Latin
American Studies)
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of New Mexico
Publications include biweekly column for the Edmonds Beacon, University Business
Magazine, "Eight Things Colleges Should be Doing for Military Spouses", and the National
Partnership for Educational Access presentation, "The Other 1%", and more
Within her local community, Maria works with veterans groups and is a member of the board
of directors for several nonprofit organizations that support education to poverty alleviation to
the environment to the arts. She currently serves on the board of the Edmonds College
Foundation, the Hazel Miller Foundation, and the Sound Foundation for Public Health, and
previously served on the boards of the Edmonds Center for the Arts and the Edmonds
Chamber Foundation.
When not at work or volunteering, you can find Maria writing, running, hiking, or mountain
climbing, and spending time with her family and dog, Lulu.
2002 — Present Executive Director, Scholarship Foundation
Executive Vice President of Partnership Development Marketing (through 2018)
Maria serves as the Executive Director of the Foundation, which provides funding to increase access to
educational, internship, mentoring and volunteering opportunities. She interacts directly with students and
universities to ensure the academic success of all foundation scholars. The Foundation currently maintains a
100% graduation rate among scholars.
Until 2018, Maria balanced balanced her role as Executive Director with the position of Executive Vice
President of Partnership Development Marketing, overseeing business development efforts and strategic
marketing initiatives throughout the sales life cycle.
2002— 2021 Owner/Operator, The Cheesemonger's Table/Resident Cheesemonger, Olives Cafe &
Wine Bar, Edmonds, WA
1996 — 2002 National Environmental & Infrastructure Companies (Albuquerque, NM, Salt Lake City,
UT, & Bothell, WA), Director of Marketing (initially hired as Marketing Coordinator)
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Applicant
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Spear Pete Date: 8/17/2022
Address:
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Phone: Euiai
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 2 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.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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PETE SPEAR
, Edmonds, WA 98020
I am applying for the open Edmonds City Council seat as I am passionate about helping make Edmonds
the best city it can be for all current and future residents. Edmonds is a wonderful place, and I would be
honored to be a part of helping maintain its best characters and assisting with all current and upcoming
issues we may be facing. I believe we can maintain the best of Edmonds operationally and culturally,
while ensuring its welcoming to all future residents and visitors from all spectrums.
1. What is your volunteer experience?
I have been involved with several volunteer organizations in my career including:
• Seattle Works Day (https://www.seattleworks.org) that helps disadvantaged families with home
repairs, and other services around improving their day to day lives.
• Year Up Puget Sound (https://www.yearup.org/locations/98121/campus/grouped/puget-
sound) where I was a mentor helping inner city youth with career advice and moving them into
professional careers.
• Ballard Food Bank: I was a driver for the Ballard Food Bank delivering surplus food items from
local stores to the food bank facility.
• 101 Club: I am currently a board member at the 101 Club which supports amateur athletics
including activities like supporting inner city communities with swim lessons and charities like
Forgotten Children's Fund which brings toys and bikes to thousands of kids yearly
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 not served as an elected official or served on a public board in the past. My career has been
mostly in finance and technology, across a variety of consulting firms.
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
Strengths:
• 1 have a strong will to create a plan and execute to that plan. I enjoy the fruits of getting things
done and seeing the results of great teamwork and a strong work ethic.
• 1 possess strong interpersonal skills and a will to work to find middle ground and common-sense
solutions. I believe in today's environment we need to strive towards practicality and solutions
that make sense financially, operationally and for all parties involved.
I bring a technical acumen and would bring a technology focus to certain city solutions such as
data analytics and predictive modeling. I think we can bring some great solutions to bear via
digital surveys, data modeling (i.e. understanding usage of roads and parks), and cloud
technologies for cost optimization reasons.
Weaknesses:
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• Occasionally, I can take on too many initiatives at once, reducing focus! I am working on
ensuring certain tasks have priority such that the most important work is done first
• Potentially my greatest weakness here is lack of experience in working within government.
However, I believe my team oriented corporate experience brings a different perspective and
value to the role.
• At times, impatience is a weakness. I love to see quick results but need to realize there is often
a process that needs to happen in many cases to ensure all angles and constituencies are
accounted for in a project. I have two small kids, so I am working on patience!
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
Education: I talk to many young families who voice great attributes of our schools. I would like
to continue to focus on supporting our teachers, school infrastructure, and access so that we
can continue to support our students with our great schools and educational assets. I think
technology can play a great role in education through educational gaming to greater access to
technology programs as curriculum.
• Public Safety: I believe part of a great community is strong bonds with public safety
organizations and safety. Citizens need to rely on and trust our police and fire fighters. I would
support increased funding to not only retain fire and police jobs but ensure we retain the best of
them and ensure greater community outreach and involvement. This could be via block events
or tours of public safety facilities for kids.
• Financial Efficiency: I have a finance background and enjoy evaluating cost benefit situations,
budgets, and financial planning. I believe being efficient with tax revenues and showing the
value of services and projects to citizens is key. I would focus on ensuring our budget allocation
process is efficient and showcases value to our citizens.
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
• 1 believe my role as a council member and the Council's role is to show strong stewardship and
rigor with city and community assets and funds. We work for the citizens and need to represent
all interests as varied as they are. We need to bring strong consensus and decision making such
that citizens trust the process, see the value in city government and continue to maintain a
strong sense of community. I love living in Edmonds and I want to represent as fairly and as
efficiently as I can.
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
As we all can recognize, today's political climate is divisive and chaotic. I believe a big challenge
is avoiding the noise and operating the City on common sense solutions that represent everyone
and not just the loudest voices. I think by working together, across divides and communities, we
can use diverse opinions to make the community even stronger and more cohesive. Keeping the
most pressing issues in focus and solving them with thoughtful, equitable solutions is
paramount to keeping Edmonds strong and thriving for years to come. I think part of the
challenge is also ensuring we keep Edmonds a safe community full of character, while preserving
affordability and access to new citizens alike.
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Pete F. Spear •• WA, 98020, US
Business Development Leader
Results -focused sales and alliances leader Offering extensive experience in streamlining End -to -end business development
functions combined with strong understanding of strategic planning and commercial/enterprise account management -
Well -versed in accelerating business growth by cultivating strategic corporate partnerships, expediting sales, and generating net
new revenue streams. Skilled in spearheading and completing continuum of development projects within set deadlines and
budgetary constraints_ Adept at building and leading cross -functional teams across the globe aimed at meeting organizational
objectives_ Excel atfostering profitable business relations with key clients, partners, C Level stakeholders, aimed at derivingwell-
informed decisions aligned with company needs_ Instrumental in pinpointing and mitigating business risks by analyzing financial,
statistical, and economic data. Proven success in delivering customer -centric services/products by partnering with IT and
Management Consulting firms, including Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Databricks.
Areas of Expertise
• Tactical Business Planning
• Sales & Marketing Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Financial Assessment & Planning
Career Experience
Neudesic, Seattle, WA
Senior Enterprise Client Executive
• Revenue Optimization
• Internal Auditing & Reporting
• Client Satisfaction & Retention
• ROI & TCO Analyses Execution
• Sales Cycle Management
• IT Solutions Development
• Opportunity Generation
• Business Process Automation
2020 - Current
Land and manage commercial and enterprise accounts by spearheading sales and partnership functions across PNW region.
Oversee end -to -end facets of retail, utilities, and financial services aligned with business Objectives_ Fosterand fortify profitable
business relations with multiple technology partners such as Databricks and Microsoft to expand corporate networking_ Design
and develop 25 brand-new logos/MSAs within two years in line with client's specifications_
• Accomplished 85% YOY revenue as well as surpassed revenue targets by 155% and gross margin by 150% by leveraging
key technology partnerships and focusing on client business issues_
• Over 25 net new logos generated in under 20 months.
• Attained 90% renewal rate with current clients by delivering exceptional customer service_
• Leveraged expertise in cloud migration, data analytics, mobile applications, Power Apps, and varied digital platforms to
deliver robust IT solutions in accordance with business needs_
• Generated strong alliances with partner alliance managers and field sales staff
West Monroe Partners. Seattle, WA
Business Development Director
2018 - 2020
Directed overall business development operations, while ensuring compliance with company's approved technology practices_
Provided customer -centric solutions in various areas such as cloud/infrastructure advisory, data/software engineering, and
cybersecurity_ Led new account development t0 achieve significant profitability. Advised junior consulting staff on devising and
deploying modern business development strategies_
• Integrated strategic collaborations with Salesf0rce across healthcare and financial services verticals
• Developed co -sell solutions within Robotic Process Automation (RPA), while expanding technology cooperation with UIPath
• Optimized customer experience and Salesforce workflow by closely collaborating with customer care team_
• Played a pivotal role in attaining operations excellence as well as driving mergers and acquisitions_
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Covestic, Kirkland, WA
Business Development Director
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2013 - 2018
Developed and aligned sales processes and channels with company's IT Service Management and ServiceNow practices.
Supported multiple IT operations consulting businesses in effective channel and account management to cultivate profitable
business relations. Drove services sales engagements across ServiceNow clients in Northwest, covering University of
Washington, Getty Images, Zillow, Tableau, Microsoft, Symetra, Kaiser Washington, and SAP/Concur.
• Produced -$5MM annual revenue across ServiceNow services and Managed Services lines.
• Lead sales process for ServiceNow consulting and professional services engagements from inception to close and
customer success phases.
• Forged long standing partnerships and alliances with ServiceNow and other technology partners and reps
• Finalized consulting agreements with IT operations technology vendors (ServiceNow, Okta, Cherwell, and Bomgar).
• Led partnership and alliance activities to development relationship with ServiceNow reps and partner teams.
Logica I is
Senior Account Manager
2009 - 2013
Identified crucial technology acquisitions for customers by carrying out comprehensive ROI and TCO analysis; facilitated clients
in lease versus buy decisions for key capital acquisitions. Developed proposals and led technology upgradation projects for
customers by closely collaborating with vendors, including HP, IBM and Cisco. Spearheaded several IT related projects across
large customer sites, including application and infrastructure development.
Exceeded gross margin by -$2MM in newly established business with over $5.6MM revenue.
Managed high -worth accounts for 60+ potential clients to expedite business growth.
Sourced new business opportunities by steering networking and business association meetings in Puget Sound area.
Additional Experience
Consultant, Microsoft (Revel Consulting), Seattle, WA
Senior Associate -Investment Banking, Cascadia Capital, Seattle, WA
Senior Equity Analyst, Delafield Hambrecht, Seattle, WA
Experienced Consultant, Accenture Ltd., Seattle, WA
Education
Bachelor of Arts in International Economics, Trade, and Labor
University Of California, Berkeley
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.�pplicant Information -1
Full Name: Mitchell Jeremy J Date:08/17/2022
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Edmonds WA 98020
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Phone: Email
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 2-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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Edmonds City Council — Position #1
Applicant: Jeremy Mitchell
Re: Edmonds City Council — Position #1 Application Supplemental Questions
Question: What is your volunteer experience?
Response:
1. Architects Without Borders, Seattle
2. Habitat for Humanity, Snohomish County
3. JDRF, Pacific Northwest Chapter
Question: 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)
Response:
I was recently appointed and confirmed to serve as a Commissioner for the Edmonds Historic
Preservation Commission. Active since July 2022.
Question: What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
Response:
Strengths
1. Project and instill confidence
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Team player approach to tasks and responsibilities
Weaknesses
1. Impatience
2. Ability to delegate efficiently
3. Micromanagement
Question: What would be your top three priorities for our city?
Response:
Priority 1: Exploring and implementing an appropriate balance of affordable housing
solutions for a growing and changing city demographic.
Priority 2: Expanding and improving infrastructure to connect the community to
neighborhoods, the downtown core and City amenities.
Priority 3: Expanding, protecting and improving parks and community spaces.
Question: What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community
Response:
My role as a citizen is to be engaged in the community, be an active voter, obey and respect the
laws, and pay my fair share of taxes.
Edmonds City Council — Position #1 Applicant: Jeremy Mitchell
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Applicant: Jeremy Mitchell
The Council's role in our community is representation of its citizens while acting as the local
legislative body for establishing city policy in the best interest of its citizens and for the city's
health, growth and prosperity.
Question: What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
Response:
At this current juncture, managing budgetary demands with an ever-growing need of public
services and meeting the needs of a changing demographic while preserving the Edmonds
character.
Additional Comments:
I grew up in a small town similar in size and character to Edmonds and was able to see first-hand how
uncontrolled growth can destroy the character and livability of a city. I think having empathy for both
long-term Edmonds citizens who want to preserve the size and character of the City and newer
Edmonds citizens who want to see the City progress requires finding creative solutions and striking a
balance where both can prosper and still allow the City to thrive. I believe this understanding with the
citizens is paramount to the Edmonds City Council's success in the community.
Edmonds City Council — Position #1
Applicant: Jeremy Mitchell
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Jeremy
Mitchell
August 17, 2022
Edmonds City Councilmembers,
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It is with confidence and pride as a citizen of Edmonds that I would like to offer my skills, talents, and experiences to
the City Council Position #1 vacancy.
Personally, I have a unique background growing up in a small town like Edmonds and what could happen with
uncontrolled growth. I have empathy for long-term and native citizens who do not want change, as well as empathy and
understanding for newer citizens who want to see the City progress and the balance it takes to meet in the middle.
Professionally, my background and experience spans across multi -functional areas of architecture and construction.
This includes: project management, construction specialty consultation, risk management, project budget development
and management, business development, client relations, contract negotiations, design, and construction documents
and administration. My professional experience encompasses multiple complex and difficult projects with a balance of
leadership on both successful projects and a fair share of projects that were dubbed, "successful disasters" (they cannot
all go perfectly).
I believe my range of upbringing and professional experience and their complexities along with my personal strengths
would result in a unique fit that would algin with the Council's roles and responsibilities as a local governing body,
servant to the community, and the various challenges the City faces moving forward.
I am currently happily employed at a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm that specializes in design
and construction consulting and would still be employed with them if I were to be appointed as a Councilmember. The
City Council vacancy would fulfill an aspiration and an obligation of engaging and serving my community.
Enclosed you will find my multi -faceted career is chronicled by:
✓ Diverse Industry Experience - Including managing all phases of various size and complexity projects cradle -to -
cradle.
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architecture and construction can correlate to the responsibilities of a Councilmember. I would like the opportunity to
display how my experience and skills can help the Council and City continue to develop and prosper.
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Experience
Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. Seattle, WA w-w-w.abbae.com 2012 — Present
Project Manager and Senior Consultant for a 2t70+ person, 12-office Architecture and Engineering firm specializing in exterior building enclosure design
consultation, real estate condition assessments, building risk management, forensic evaluation, construction litigation support, and construction
management for multi -family, commercial, educational, civic, and government building types.
Proficient knowledge of the design and construction process and various construction types and their below grade, wall, fenestrations, deck, podium,
and roofing science and assemblies along with advanced exterior envelope detailing of multiple systems and integration. Took an entrepreneurial
approach to the jobs assigned to and leveraged skillsets and knowledge to successfully develop and build a reputation among industry peers resulting in
repeat work, referrals, and new clientele.
Respons ble for project management of 10-25 active, cradle -to -cradle jobs simultaneously; all of which are in various project stages.
Typical management tasks included project scheduling, budgeting, day-to-day client management, Board of Directors and Community project
presentations, project risk assessment, owner's rep, construction management, jobsite field administration, oversight, and mentorship of 4-6 technical
and field staff. Additional tasks included RFP drafting and coordination for sub -consultants and contractors, contractor bidding, vetting and negotiation,
drafting of agreements, permitting, engineering and implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs and procedures_
Typical production tasks included real estate due diligence, investigations, testing, condition assessments, construction consultation, technical report
writing, peer review, and designer of record construction drawings and specifications_
Notable Projects, Accomplrshments & Successful Disasters
Avalon Bay
— Alderwood, Phase I and I I
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Village at Montreux F Successful Disaster
Avalon Bay
— Newcastle Commons, Phase I and 11
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Lakeside at Leschi Condominiums <-- Successful Disaster
Avalon Bay
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Canterbury Shores Condominiums
Avalon Bay
—North Creek
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Union Stables Historical Preservation
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Avalon Bay
— Meydenbauer
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Seattle Fire Department Headquarters Historical Preservation
Carmel Partners
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Lewis County PUD — Cowlitz Hydroelectric Project
Crow Design
Build, LLC Seattle, WA
2014 — 2021
Founder of a successful small design build company that was tailored to providing custom home designs and builds on unique or challenging properties
that included critical area shorelines, wetlands, cleanup sites, and utility easements that are difficult to permit. The business model created templated
priorities and procedures that could easily be facilitated by the property owners with the various jurisdictions which allowed their projects to progress and
overcome the hurdles in a measurable timeframe.
Notable Projects, Accomplishments & Successful Disasters:
Martin Residence, Kirkland Shoreline r Cassidy Residence, Woodinville Wetland
➢ Hofing Residence, Lake Joy Shoreline F Successful Disaster Villacious Residence, Seattle Cleanup Site
J2 Building Consultants, Inc. Lynnwood, WA www.j2consultants.com 2010 — 2012
Project Manager for an Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management firm specializing in exterior building enclosure design, forensic analysis,
rehabilitation and renewal of distressed envelope systems, claim resolution, and litigation support for single family, mufti -family and commercial
buildings.
Respons ble for client management, conducting investigations, testing, making sound knowledgeable decisions for appropriate repair and/or new
construction methods and techniques, assembling scope of repair, bid and construction documents, specifications, code analysis, technical report
writing, construction administration, and litigation support graphics.
Notable Projects, Accomplishments & Successful Disasters:
➢ Market Court Condominiums
➢ Timber Ridge Condominiums
➢ Overtook Condominiums
A Spring Street Condominiums
➢ Peregrine Pointe Condominiums
➢ 2061 Condominiums F Successful Disaster
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2007— 2009
Architect -In Training (AIT), Designer, and Job Captain for a 375+ person, 16 office Architecture & Engineering firm for an array of projects including:
healthcare, retail, commercial, residential, and mixed -use. Responsible for all aspects of preliminary and schematic design, design development,
contract documents, code compliance, scheduling, construction administration, and client management. Additional experience and involvement in
marketing, business development, and client relations. Developer, and project manager of a new niche' architectural service, `Building Cosmetics,' an
affordable design solution for building renovations.
Notable Projects, Accompirshments & Successful Disasters:
Whole Foods Market, Tenant Improvements - Washington, Oregon, Texas
A GT Solar, Tenant Improvement- Missoula, MT.
Nautical Landing - Seattle, WA. F Successful Disaster
RVER Construction Moscow, ID A-w-w in rltdco.com 2005 — 2007
Crew Lead and general carpenter for a construction company specializing in roofing, single family custom and speculative homes, and small commercial
construction projects. Responsibilities included supervising, executing and delegating job duties of concrete work, framing, cladding assemblies, roofing
systems and interior finish work to a crew of 6 general laborers ensuring the job was completed in a quality and timely manner. Illustrated advanced
knowledge of waterproofing through proper training and system certification courses.
Technical & Unique Abilities
✓ Autodesk CAD
✓ Sketchup 3d modeling,
✓ 3ds Max modeling,
✓ Adobe Photoshop,
✓ Adobe Illustrator,
✓ Adobe In -Design,
✓ BlueBeam
Academic Credentials
M. Architecture University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
B_S. Architecture University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Affiliations
-National Council of Architecture Registration Board (NCARB)
-Urban Land Institute
-Seattle Building Enclosure Council (SEABEC)
-Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Alumni
-Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT)
References
Available upon request
✓ Microsoft Word,
✓ Microsoft Excel,
✓ Microsoft Powerpoint,
✓ Microsoft Project
✓ Trumpet Player (25 years)
✓ Hand Walking & Backflips FNo joke
✓ Juggling Machetes and Torches FNo joke
May 12, 2007
May 13, 2006
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application
Applicant
Sawyer Lisa G. �� 612022
Full Name: Date:
Last First IV. IT.
Address:
StreetAddrass ApartmantlUnit 4
Edmondsm WA 98020
city Stare ZIP Code
Phone: Email
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 40 years
Are you a registered Voter? YeszNoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yes �No
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? YesR]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? Yes�N, o
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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1. What is your volunteer experience?
My parents brought me up to care about our community and advocate for important issues.
My father, Gerry Geschke worked on the planning efforts for the City of Edmonds including
advocating to leave trees surrounding Olympic View Drive. My Mom, Nancy Geschke, was as
advocate for environmental issues and voting rights through the Snohomish County League of
Women Voters.
I have tried to continue this tradition. In college, my first volunteer position was as an intern at
Cable Learn, the University of Washington's education station during the late 1980s. As a
communication major, I was always interested in ways I could use my skills to help the
community. While working some of my first communication jobs, I also taught English as a
second language at the Women's Refugee Alliance in Seattle, then as a technician at a Seattle
TCI public access station. I also volunteered for the Norward Brooks King County Assessor
campaign creating educational materials.
After 15 years in PR and Marketing, I started a family and a freelance PR business. During this
time, my son became anaphylactic to tree nuts. Working as a volunteer with the Seattle Food
Allergy Consortium, I helped launch a new PR effort in 2013- 14 on new treatments for food
allergies and an effort to promote safe early introduction of allergens to children. I also
volunteered for many years in the Edmonds School District and as a paster nominating
committee member at Maplewood Presbyterian Church.
I was laid off from a marketing position in 2020 and took several years to care for family
members. I am currently volunteering as a social media specialist and laundry aid for Clothes
for Kids in Lynnwood.
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 was selected in my church to be on the Paster Nominating Committee. It was a year -long
position working as a team to evaluate and select a new paster for our church and I have
worked on non -elected committees via the Edmonds School District. I have worked on a
political election as a communication volunteer. I wrote campaign materials and a
newsletter for the Norward Brooks King County Assessor campaign.
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
My three greatest strengths are:
Because of my years in PR and marketing, I possess the ability to strategically
position ideas and technology in a way that helps others understand and care about
issues. I am a good writer and communicator. I have experience talking with the
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media and understand the basics of PR and marketing.
I have a great deal of life experience and compassion for in issues that affect our
community. As a mother of a special needs kid and caregiver for a mother with
Alzheimer's, I have learned to advocate in the system for services. I also have
experience learning about mental health issues and homelessness through the
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI).
III. As a 40-year resident, I am very interested in policy and solutions that will make life
better in Edmonds for all residents. I am an avid reader/news junky and am very
interested in helping others.
My three greatest weaknesses are:
Although, I can be dispassionate, when necessary, I really do care about how others
feel and try to understand where they are coming from. This can be considered a
plus or a minus when it is time to plowing through and get things done.
I am terrible at math. I would not be a good number cruncher.
III. Though I have a fairly strong sense of who I am and what is important, I can back
down when I feel I do not fully understand and issue and will regroup to better
understand things before I voice my opinion. This can mean that I don't make
arguments when necessary because I need to be better informed.
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
Edmonds needs to continue to plan for sustainable growth. While addressing
business issues, the city needs to address affordable housing, community services,
and environmental issues. It will be a delicate balancing act we don't want to
become Kirkland and preserve our community's character, while not leaving
members of our community behind.
To drill down on what I said above, Edmonds needs to address the lack of affordable
housing and services in our community. In particular, more mental health services
and facilities could help meet a desperate community need and be a better way to
work toward improving homelessness and crime rates.
III. Edmonds needs to continue to improve our infrastructure to meet our
environmental, business, and quality of life goals. This must be done intelligently,
weighing the needs of all. Growth must protect vulnerable community and
environments that are often underrepresented in city politics.
5 What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
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The City Council's job is to weigh all the needs of the community and make the best decisions
for the common good. Obviously, a thriving downtown benefits Edmonds. This must be
balanced with plans to tackle important issues for our community including homelessness,
community services, environmental issues, and inclusivity.
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
Like most organizations, the greatest challenge is balancing priorities. The monied and
strongest voices can advocate for themselves in this format. Less powerful voices often go
unrepresented and underserved.
7. Please add any additional comments:
I know I wouldn't be an obvious person for this position because I have no political aspiration or
experience in this area. I hope you will consider me as a citizen that could provide a fresh
perspective on Edmonds issues as a parent, caregiver, and long-term resident of Edmonds.
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August 17, 2022
Beckie Peterson
Executive Assistant to City Council
City of Edmonds
121 5th Avenue North
Edmonds WA 98020
Dear Ms. Peterson,
Please accept my application for the Edmonds City Council Position #1 position. Attached is my
application, supplemental questions, resume, and personal recommendations.
Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Lisa G. Sawyer
Edmonds, WA 98020
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Lisa Gesch ke Sawyer
Public Relations Consultant
Greater Seattle Area
Summary
My primary strength is as a storyteller. I find the nexus between
newsworthy trends and your company's goals that offer a larger
educational context valued by the media. I believe in quality
journalism and helping reporters tell stories your customers care
about by building genuine relationships based on mutual respect
and shared success.
Industry Experience-
- Health care
- Clinical Trials
- Public Affairs
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Enterprise SAS Solutions
- Software Security/Privacy
- Small Business Solutions
- Banking
- Graphic Design/Photography
- Mobile Games
- Real Estate
Experience
Descartes Systems Group
Ecommerce Marketing Manager
May 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 1 month)
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Responsible for working with the team on product positioning and content
including product announcements, e-Books, contributed articles, blog posts,
newsletters, social media, digital advertising, and website updates.
Descartes ShipRush
Public Relations Consultant
October 2016 - May 2019 (2 years 8 months)
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ShipRush positioning in the marketplace, product PR, customer case studies
and contributed articles. The company was acquired by Descartes Systems
Group for $14 million.
Seattle Food Allergy Consortium (SeaFAC)
Public Relations Consultant
March 2014 - November 2016 (2 years 9 months)
Seattle, WF
Strategy, positioning, copywriting, and media relations. Launched organizatio
and led initiatives to promote clinical trials and local community educational
efforts for SeaFAC members, including Benaroya Research Institute, Asthma
Inc., Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Washington
and Virginia Mason Medical Center.
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Managed public relations account teams for Kasenna and CapitalStream,
including strategic planning, copy writing, editorial contact, and client relatiom
Clients included: Attachmate, CapitalStream, Kasenna (an SGI spin-off),
and the Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCiA). Achievements included
managing successful company and product launch for CapitalStream during
the height of the dot.com noise. CapitalStream closed $20 million in Series C
financing in March of 2001.
Strategist for Parker LePla
1998 - 2909 (2 years)
Seattle, W,-
Managed public relations activities for agency clients including strategic
planning, copy writing and media relations for all of WRQ's Reflection produc
lines. Achievements included managing the successful product launches an(
review programs for Reflection Enterview, Apptrieve and WRQ's PC -level
firewall, AtGuard, garnering coverage in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal,
CBS Morning News, New York Times, Associated Press and many others.
Symantec purchased the product in 1999.
Morse McFadden
Account Manager
1996 - 1998 (2 years)
Launched products and managed ongoing public relations and marketing
strategy from the agency side for Auto FIX, Sierra Wireless and Level 8
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manufacturers (TIBCD, IBM, Digital, HP, BBN Planet and others.) on technic
branding, product positioning and channel marketing recommendations.
Puget Sound Business Journal
Freelance Writer for the Puget Sound Business Journal
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1993 - 1994 (1 year)
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1991 - 1992 (1 year)
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KAPP TV, ABC Affiliate in Yakima
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Education
UW Professional & Continuing Education
Certificate • (2021 - 2022)
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications and History - (1984 - 1989)
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application
Applicant Information
Full Seitz, Natalie J Date:8117122
Address:
Last
First
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Street -address 4partmmtlunit 4
Edmonds VITA 98026
CO. State ZIP Code
Phone: Email
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 3 yr.
Are you a registered Voter? YeszNoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yesW NoF
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? YesZo ❑ *Mist be regniar tntgs. with advanced notice
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? Yes 1:1N o ❑ Undecided ❑7
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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Natalie Seitz Position #1 Application 17 August 2022
Supplemental Questions
1. What is your volunteer experience?
As a youth and adult, I have volunteered with multiple organizations including: the
Lions Club, National Parks Service, and CALPIRG. Within the past five years:
• 1 have served as a Shop Steward for AFSME.
• 1 have donated significant time in public advocacy to the City Council and
Planning Board and participated in the 2022 Edmonds PROS plan as an
Equity advocate.
• 1 am a team captain and owner with the adult recreation league DiscNW, and
• At the beginning of the pandemic, I donated time and materials to sew and
donate approximately 75 cloth masks and surgical caps to the general public
and medical professionals.
2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have experience as an
appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either
Edmonds or elsewhere? (please provide details)
As a youth I have elected experience and held office with the Los Alegres 4-H club.
As part of my adult work experience, I have been involved in several initiative -based
and permanent committees. Within the past 5 years I have been a member of the
Regional Road Maintenance Forum to coordinate compliance with the Endangered
Species Act across Road Maintenance organizations.
3. What are there of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
I believe that I have several strengths that would benefit the Edmonds communities
and Council. With regard to Council Position 1, my strengths include:
• Background in environment and municipal organizations — I have significant
experience working with local, state and federal agencies. I am skilled at
analyzing the practical "on -the ground" impact of proposed regulations and
advocated for better policy. This experience is a strength I would bring to
council to contribute to policy outcomes.
• Practical — I believe that there are multiple big challenges that Edmonds
communities are currently navigating. Although the challenges are big, I
believe that most change happens through resourcefulness and compromise.
I hope to provide a balanced outlook that will allow the Council adopt as
many efficient and effective budgets and polices as possible now to meet the
existing and future needs of residents.
• Equitable Governance — I believe government has a tremendous ability to
provide public benefit and that all areas of Edmonds should be invested in. I
can help bring underrepresented viewpoints to Council from young working
families. I am an inquisitive problem -solver that is unafraid to recognize
when systems are not working for Edmonds residents and work with diverse
perspectives to find solutions.
If appointed to Council, I believe my greatest areas of growth would be:
• Availability — I have both professional and family commitments that would
need to be balanced with Council service.
• Perception as an advocate forSR99 — As an equity advocate, I have focused
my comments to council on areas of Edmonds and that have not received
investment in accordance with past and future growth. If selected, I will
continue to look at the need of residents wholistically within the city, but will
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Natalie Seitz Position #1 Application 17 August 2022
Supplemental Questions
need to work especially hard to learn the issues important to certain
communities like North Edmonds.
Public communication — As a subject matter expert, I have grown
tremendously in recent years in providing accessible communication to the
public. I hope to expand my skills in communication to ensure vital
information is conveyed to residents and create spaces where all audiences
feel comfortable engaging in issues.
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
If selected for the council appointment my top priorities would be:
• Supporting cost effective investments and policy decisions. By 2050 the
impacts from climate change will have a significant impact on the daily lives
of Edmonds residents. Strategic and cost-effective infrastructure investment
is needed now to provide for future generations.
• Equity. All Edmonds residents deserve to receive the benefit of their tax
dollars. I would focus on providing public benefit to all Edmonds residents.
• Inclusive Civic Engagement. I would prioritize the development of language
access and public outreach standards to promote awareness of vital
resources and civic engagement opportunities to all Edmonds residents.
S. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
Government can be encapsulated within three components: authorization, resources
and public benefit. The council plays a key role in each of these components:
authorization of plans and ordinances; adoption of budgets "resources", and
provides oversight of public benefit that is executed by the administration. If
selected I would see my individual role as a member of the larger council body within
this framework and hope to work with the administration of provide effective
solutions for Edmonds residents.
6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
The greatest short-term challenge for City Council is fostering a collaborative
relationship with the city administration.
7. Please add any additional comments: All council members provide a tremendous
amount of personal sacrifice for the betterment of Edmonds residents. This position
provides a unique opportunity to understand the commitment needed while serving
in a short-term capacity. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity provided by this
position to see if it is a sustainable fit for my family for future public service
opportunities.
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Phone:
Email:
Desired Appointment: Council Position 1
Employment
King County - Project/Program Manger 2021 to present
Snohomish County - Senior Planner ll 2015 to 2021
Ecology and Environment Inc. -Senior Planner 2008 to 2014
Education and Training
University of Manchester, Manchester UK 2006-2007
MA Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
University of California San Diego, San Diego CA 2001-2006
BS Ecology Behavioral, and Evolutionary Biology
BA Media Arts, emphasis Photography
Minor Literatures of the World
University of Washington, Seattle WA 2009-2011
Certificate Course in Stream Restoration
Certificate Course in Environmental Law and Regulation
Emergency Management Institute 2018
Level 1 - Professional Continuity Practitioner Certification
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Natalie Seitz
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17 August 2022
Beckie Peterson
Edmonds City Council Office
121 5'h Avenue North
Edmonds WA 98020
Dear Edmonds City Council,
I would like to submit my resume and this letter of interest with response to the
supplemental questions for the council position 1 appointment. I am passionate about
public service and enjoy learning new perspectives and building collaborative
partnerships. I see a tremendous opportunity in Council to support the diverse, vibrant
and resilient communities within the city. I would appreciate the opportunity to present
my qualifications in person. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Best Regards,
Natalie Seitz
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