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COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Appointment to Fill Council Position 1 Vacancy (60 min)
2. Administration of Oath of Office for Council Position #1 (5 min)
3. Ordinance Revising Chapter 2.05 ECC; City Attorney Code Update (20 min)
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Edmonds City Council Agenda
September 6, 2022
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 09/6/2022
Appointment to Fill Council Position 1 Vacancy
Staff Lead: City Clerk
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
The Council received 17 applications for Council Position #1 vacated by the loss of Councilmember
Kristiana Johnson. The Council interviewed all candidates over a two-day period on August 27 and 29,
2022. Candidates included:
Bob Cram
Dave Teitzel
Elizabeth Fleming
Eric Dubbury
Erika Barnett
James Ogonowski
Jenna Nand
Jeremy Mitchell
Lauren Golemiewski
Lisa Sawyer
Lora Petso
Maria Montalvo
Michelle Dotsch
Natalie Seitz
Pete Spear
Roger Pence
Susanna Law Martini
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
The Council interviewed 17 candidates for Council Position #1; ten on 8/27/22 and six on 8/29/22 (one
candidate was interviewed by individual councilmembers). The Council will deliberate on the candidates,
nominate, and vote for their top choice. The voting will occur by written ballot method. The City Clerk
will read the rules for nomination and election to fill the Council vacancy:
Nominations: Each Councilmember may nominate one candidate from the list of applicants by placing
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an "X" beside the name of the applicant of his or her choice on the form supplied for that purpose by
the City Clerk, and by initialing the nomination form. The City Clerk will announce and maintain a
permanent record of the nominations and of the Councilmember nominating each candidate.
The Election: Each Councilmember may vote for one candidate by placing an "X" beside the name of the
candidate of his or her choice on the ballot supplied for that purpose by the City Clerk, and by initialing
the ballot. The City Clerk will announce and maintain a permanent record of each ballot and who voted
for each candidate.
A Deadlock: A deadlock occurs after each Councilmember votes the same way on three consecutive
ballots. In the event the City Council should deadlock, then previous nominations are declared null and
void and the Council may begin a new round of nominations.
Appointment: A candidate is successfully appointed upon receiving four affirmative votes.
Also included at the request of the Council President is a 2020 memo prepared by the city attorney
regarding State Law Regarding Process for Filling a Council Vacancy.
Attachments:
COUNCIL VACANCY NOMINATION PROCEDURE
Applications Redacted
2020-01-25 memo re council vacancy -filling process - final
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COUNCIL VACANCY NOMINATION PROCEDURE
Nominations
Each Councilmember may nominate one candidate from the list of applicants by placing an "X"
beside the name of the applicant of his or her choice on the form supplied for that purpose by the
City Clerk. The City Clerk will announce and maintain a permanent record of the nominations and of
the Councilmember nominating each candidate.
The Election
Each Councilmember may vote for one candidate by placing an "X" beside the name of the
candidate of his or her choice on the ballot supplied for that purpose by the City Clerk. The City
Clerk will announce and maintain a permanent record of each ballot and who voted for each
candidate.
A Deadlock
A deadlock occurs after each Councilmember votes the same way on three consecutive ballots. In
the event the City Council should deadlock, then previous nominations are declared null and void
and the Council may begin a new round of nominations.
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application
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Are you able to attend daytime meetings? YesR]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat" Y44 WINoF7
Please submit your answers to these questions on a separate attachment, with your name clearly labeled on
each page.
I. 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 hollowing items before the Wednesday, Apgast 17 4;00 pm. deadline:
• Application + Supplemental
Questions
• You may submit a cover letter
• You may submit a resume
Via email; brrl ic.p�lcrsru? reJnnnchxu.
Via delivery: To I st floor reception desk at City Halt
Via U5 Mail. Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5th
Avenue North, Edmonds WA 48020
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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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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment— Position #3 Application
Applicantmation
Rill Naine: Pence Roger D. Date: Aug. 1 E, 2022
Last
Address:
Street Addrsss
Edmonds
city
Phone:
First
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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? yes7No ❑
Are you able to attend daytime meetings? Yes Oo
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 imluding public boards, commissions, committees, etc. M' 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.petersonatedmondsw 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 98024
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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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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application
Applicant
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Address:
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Edmonds WA 98020
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Phone: Emai
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 2 years
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yeswiNo ❑
Are you able to attend daytime meeting$? Yes[Z]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintaili 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 duee 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 Via email: beckie.petersone_�edmondswa.goy
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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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
Business Development Leader
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• WA, 98020, US
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 Salesforce 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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Business Development Director
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.
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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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Applicant
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Address:
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City State ZIP Code
Phone: Email
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 3 yr.
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yeswiNo ❑
Are you able to attend daytime 111eetmgs? Yes�o *must be regular m1gs. ivith advanced notice
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? Yes[:]No ❑ undecided Fl
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 duee 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 Via email: beckie.petersone_�edmondswa.goy
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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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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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:
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Desired Appointment: Council Position 1
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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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Applicant:: ; . -
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Dotsch, Michelle M. Date: 8/16/22
Address:
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Length of Residency in Edmonds: 22 years
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yeswiNo ❑
Are you able to attend daytime 111eetmgs? Yes[Z]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintaili 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 duee 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.petersoneedmondswa.yoti-
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?
• 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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Applicant Information
Rill Name:
Montalvo Maria A Date: 18August2022
Last First r.
Address:
Street�iddress .4partrnent/Unit #
City State ZIP Code
Phone: Edmonds EmailWA 98020
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 21 years
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yeswiNo ❑
Are you able to attend daytime 111eetmgs? Yes[Z]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintaili your seat' YeSF]No ❑ Undecided
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 duee 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.petersone_�edmondswa.goy
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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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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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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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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Applicant�
Sawyer Lisa G. 011111
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Length of Residency in Edmonds: 40 years
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Are you able to attend daytime 111eetmgs? Yes ZNo
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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 duee 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.petersoneedmondswa.yoy
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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w_ Applicant Information
FullNaine: Lauren Golembiewski Date:8/17/2022
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Edmonds VITA 98020
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Phone: Email
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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 duee 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.petersoneedmondswa.yoy
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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Lauren Golembiewski
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 $10 million
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Human Resources, including selection and administration of employee
Microsoft Project
benefit packages and retirement plans
Microsoft Excel & Word
Confident Public Speaker
Recruiting, screening, interviewing and overall hiring responsibility for all
Effective and Articulate
new employees
Communicator
Maintaining banking relationships including Revolving Line of Credit
PERSONAL SKILLS
Manage surety relationships for bonding and liability insurance
Natural Leader
Prepare and negotiate claims for changes in scope or conditions
Resourceful
Conflict and dispute resolution between vendors, clients and regulatory
Analytical
Creative
agencies
Resilient and dedicated
Detail -oriented Flower Power LLC
Floral Designer 2000-2003
Worked independently in a small corner flower shop in Perrinville,
creating bouquets and floral designs for weddings and special occasions.
Became a manager of three other employees while in high school.
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Applicant
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Address:
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Phone: Email
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 2-years
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yeswiNo ❑
Are you able to attend daytime meeting$? Yes[Z]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintaili 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 duee 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.petersone_�edmondswa.goy
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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Edmonds City Council — Position #1
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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Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. Seattle, WA w-w-w.abbae.com 2012 — Present
Project Manager and Senior Consultant for a 2fl0+ 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
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CTA Architect & Engineers Seattle, WA A-%- -.cuslvngte1TelLC0M
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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
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2022 Edmonds City Council Appointment — Position #1 Application
Applicant
Full Name:
Nand Jenna J. Date:08/17/2022
Address:
Last
Street Address
Edmonds
First
MI.
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DIVA 98026
Girt Stnte ZIP Code
Phone: Emai
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
experience?
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) Diplomacy: 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
weaknesses?
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
city?
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.
6) 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
City Council?
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
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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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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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Applicant
FullNaine: Ogonowski James M Date:8/15/2022
Address:
Last
First
1.
Street -address 4parftantlunif #
Edmonds, WA 98026
CFh
Phone:
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 15 years
Email
State ZIP Code
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yeswiNo ❑
Are you able to attend daytime meeting$? Yes[Z]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintaili your seat' YesF]No ❑ TB p
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 duee 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.petersone_�edmondswa.goy
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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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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Applicant
Rill Naine: Barnett Erika L Date: 0 8l 16/2 2
Last First I.
Address:
Street�iddress .4partrnent/Unit #
Edmonds WA 98020
On State ZIF Code
Phone: Email
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 8 years
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yeswiNo ❑
Are you able to attend daytime 111eetmgs? Yes[Z]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintaili 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 duee 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.petersoneedmondswa.yoy
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?
I have been a member of service clubs and organizations my whole life. My childhood was filled with volunteer
and fundraising activities through Campfire and our church. In college I was a member of the Jr. Kiwanis (Circle
K Secretary) and helped to lead fundraising for the school and our local Humane Society.
In my adult life I have volunteered at my children's schools as an active member of the PTA. I pitched,
developed, planned coordinated and successfully executed Seaview's their first live auction event in support of
developing a portion of the school grounds for an outdoor STEM classroom. We raised over $80K for the school
and secured matching grant dollars as well. At Microsoft, I was the United Way ambassador, driving "Give"
campaign program activities across the 2,500 member business group. I facilitated fundraising efforts and
volunteering opportunities with United Way partner agencies to support everything from painting schools, to
weeding for seniors, planting forest areas, to operating the kitchens and fundraising for local women's shelters.
As a company, Microsoft volunteer fundraising generates close to one billion dollars globally for these United
Way partner agencies.
In addition to my PTA work, I have been an active member of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce since we
opened our business in 2014, joining the board of directors and leading as a member of the Executive
Committee.
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)
As I mentioned above, I have been a member of the Chamber of Commerce since 2014. 1 am the current
Chairman of the Board for the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, leading the executive committee and our
member businesses through the Covid pandemic, offering services to help with PPP loans, online networking
opportunities and creative fundraising to ensure the organization was able to continue through the crisis
(Edmonds Kind of Hero). I also helped to source and hire the most recent President and CEO for the
organization and ensured smooth transition for the outgoing president.
3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses?
Win -win scenario creator. This is the core of my approach with all interactions. I look to find the win -
win which allows every contributorto benefit from the engagement, therefore ensuring follow-
through and success of the endeavor.
Cross -Group collaboration expertise. Related to the win -win, I am able to work with different
stakeholder groups with seemingly opposing or diverse priorities and objectives and find the red -
thread that can align and unify the teams toward common goals and outcomes. (I have won awards
within Microsoft for this ability —Impact and Influence Award)
Prioritization of critical path deliverables. In all areas of life, our time, efforts and talents can be
stretched thin by the volume of requests for our time and attention. However, by prioritizing the most
mission critical workstreams, topics, goals, etc. we can ensure that the most important elements are
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always taken care of, mitigating any crisis management needs. The nice -to -have elements then fall into
secondary position and so on, allowing the workload to grow in a manageable and stable fashion.
Nvn strengths
1. 1 have a ratherdirect approach which I consciously temper to fit the audience or situation. I don't enjoy
beating around the bush and would rather engage in an open and honest dialog. However, I do work
to ensure the directness is seen as open vs. threatening. I seek to understand, get all the information
out, so we can come to the right win -win solution together.
2. 1 believe in transparency. I dlon't try to hide of obfuscate information, or stack the deck in my favor by
sand -bagging information. If it is needed, it will be shared openly, even it is to reveal an error on my
part. Sometimes individuals on my team or organization have not viewed this as a strength, but I
believe it speaks to my quality of character and willingness to partner transparently, even if it creates
more work on my end.
3. 1 have high standards for myself and others. I have been told that I hold individuals to a higher standard
than they do themselves, which can create challenges. I don't expect individuals to perform at a higher
level than they are capable of, but I do challenge myself and my teams to perform at their best, not
matter whatthe task. We may not always hit the mark, but if we set our goals high, we will accomplish
more than if we lower those expectations.
4. What would be your top three priorities for our city?
Ensure agreement and alignment on short, mid-term and longer -term planning forthe community:
1. Economic development and support: Vision of the longer -term economy for Edmonds (tax base,
business community development and outreach, and how to build milestones to reach that goal.)
2. Transportation/infrastructure priorities and planningfor growth: As the population grows and in
support of the business growth plans, how does the infrastructure need to adapt and change.
What are current gaps? What are intersecting organizations planning that would impact Edmonds
(Ferry, Train, Metro, major state transportation initiative, etc.)
3. Safety of the residents, businesses and guests: What does the City need to provide ongoing
security and peace of mind to residents, businesses and guests? How will our EMS services need
to grow to meet future plans? What are current gaps?
4. Quality of Life: This didn't make the top 3 in Maslow's hierarchy of priorities, but it is the primary
reason people live and work here. We need to maintain the vibrate waterfront,
vacationjstaycation charm of Edmonds that drew so many of our residents (and tourism/day trip)
dollars to our City. How to ensure that all future days are "An Edmonds Kind of Day."
5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community?
The role of government is to provide the infrastructure and environment in which residents and businesses can
flourish. We are to represent and champion for the people of Edmonds by providing the necessary framework
upon which the citizens of our fair city can grow and thrive. We plan and set the infrastructure goals and help
triage short-term gaps to allow the businesses and citizens of Edmonds to create the kind of community we all
call home.
5. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council?
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I have seen an opportunity to better align on end -goals and prioritization of the City's legislative matters.
There have been times during council sessions where we have seen some council members losing the plot on
what was being discussed, where or how it fell in the bigger picture discussion, etc. The discussion tends to
degrade and become muddled and confused. The council as also bumped business critical financial or
infrastructure agenda items in favor of cultural or potentially partisan or socially "hot" topics taking precedence
over discussion on foundational and operational needs for the City.
If there was greater consensus on the priorities for Council discussions, and use of some in -session project
discussion tracking tools we might ensure focus on highest priority topics for those meetings and ensure council
members have clarity on current topics, relevance and motions on the floor.
7_ Please add any additional comments:
I have met with and know many of the current Council Members personally through my work with the Chamber
or our business in town. As a resident and business owner in the City of Edmond, I feel I bring a unique
viewpoint and understanding of our community that may be missing from the current Council representation.
My background in large group organization and operations planning, in addition to years of marketing would
also be an asset in improving day-to-day engagements forthe City and Council workgroups.
As for chemistry with the current council, I have found each one of the members to be an intelligent and caring
ambassador for our community. I can happily and successfully lean into and work with the skillsets that abound
within this group. At times, things have gotten contentious which has pulled focus from what is most important.
I believe that by focusing more on what unites us as civic leaders, prioritizing and aligning on goals and
outcomes, the small stuff will no longer dominate, allowing for real progress and mutual success.
In college, I was a member of the debate team as well as a Student Senate Secretary and class representative. I
have some familiarity with parliamentary procedure, Roberts Rules of Order from that time as well as my time
leading the Chamber of Commerce and sub -committees. I will of course, educate myself further into the
specific policies and procedures of this governing body.
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August 17, 2022
Mrs. Beckie Peterson
Legislative Assistant, Edmonds City Council
121 Sth Ave N., Edmonds WA 98020
Dear Mrs. Peterson:
I am writing for your appointment consideration to the vacant Edmond City Council Position 1
As a resident of the City of Edmonds for over eight years and a successful local business owner for
over a decade, I care greatly about the management and oversight of our City. The decisions made
today will impact local businesses and families for years to come. As the current Chair for the
Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, I bring a deep understanding of the business and economic
challenges faced by the business community which I feel would be beneficial in helping to guide
planning and policy for that segment of the population as well.
My interest in the council position stems purely from the desire to lend my skills, and abilities to
help shape the future of our City. Ensuring that the Edmonds we love today is maintained, while we
keep a planful eye on ensuring we are prepared for a successful and bright tomorrow.
I look forward to hearing from you in consideration for this role.
Sincerely,
Erika Barnett
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Applicant Information
Rill Name:
Dubbury Eric B Date:08/17/2022
Address:
Last
First
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Street-Mdress Aparftan Vnit #
Edmonds DIVA 98020
CFty Stare ZIP Core
Phone: En�ai
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 22+ years
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yeswiNo ❑
Are you able to attend daytime 111eetmgs? Yes[Z]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintaili your seat' Yesz ❑
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 duee 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.petersone_�edmondswa.goy
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?
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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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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Core Abilities: Highly energetic, assertive, adaptable, and experienced leader with an entrepreneurial mindset that brings creative, efficient, and
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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
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Brand Specialist: Works within Corporate Communications to produce world -class tours, events, educational workshops, brand
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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 30,000-'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 feed back
to understand their needs and purchasing priorities. I believe thiswould 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 PRorESSIONAL 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 Fterningbird Group, LLC, Founder/Owner
Strategiae business plans
EDMONDS, 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 GibsonCook Brand.
development
Problem -solving
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, Sari
Nordstrom, Inc, Merchant leader across multiple
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businesses
Bachelor of Arts
Seattle, WA - Apr 1992 - Jul 2018
Economics
Multi -channel National Buyer, Contemporary /tbd
La Jolla, CA
Department ; Feb 2010-Aug 2013
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 2001-Jan 2006
Sales, Regional merchandiser, Assistant Buyer, Sates
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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Full Name:
Teitzel David L Date:8/13/22
Address:
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Length of Residency in Edmonds: 35 years
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Are you able to attend evening meetings? YesR]No ❑
Are you able to attend daytime 111eetlags - Yes
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If selected, would you campaign for election to maintain your seat? YeS[:]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?
S. 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: beekie.petersone.edinondswa.gflv
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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David L. Teitzel
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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
• As an Edmonds resident, served on the Civic Field Master Planning Committee.
Qwest Communications, Seattle WA 1998 - 2008
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Staff Director, Public Policy. Retired in October 2008.
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• 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
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Qwest Communications, Seattle WA 1997 -1998
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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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Product Manager -Small Business Group.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTIINTERESTS
Board of Directors and current Vice President: Edmonds -South Snohomish County 2020 - 2022
Historical Society.
o 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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Applicant Information
FullNaine: Cram, Robert A. (Bob) Date:8/4/2022
Address:
Last
Street Address
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Edmonds, WA. 98026
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APartrnent/Unit #
CN. state ZIP Code
Phone: En�ai
Length of Residency in Edmonds: 43 years
Are you a registered Voter? Yesz NoF�
Are you able to attend evening meetings? yeswiNo ❑
Are you able to attend daytime meeting$? Yes[Z]No
If selected, would you campaign for election to maintaili 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 duee 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 Via email: beckie.petersone_�edmondswa.goy
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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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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Date: January 25, 2020
To: Mayor Nelson
Edmonds City Council
From: Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Re: State Law Regarding Process for Filling City Council Vacancy
The following is a review of the state law and city
precedent regarding the process for filling a
vacancy on the city council. Several of you have
inquired about this process and, specifically,
regarding whether the mayor can cast a tie -breaking
vote during the appointment process. The ultimate
conclusion may be rendered academic by Mayor
Nelson's statement that he intends not to cast a tie -
breaking vote. But this analysis may still be helpful
to future mayors and councils.
What State Law Governs the Filling of a Vacancy on the City Council?
The City of Edmonds is a code city organized under Title 35A RCW. Cities under
Title 35A fall into two primary categories: mayor -council cities under chapter
35A.12 RCW; and city manager cities under chapter 35A.13 RCW. The primary
difference between these two types of cities is that in mayor -council cities, the
elected mayor is the CEO (aka "strong mayor"), whereas in city manager cities,
the non -elected city manager is the CEO. While city manager cities designate one
of their councilmembers as "the mayor," that person does not have the executive,
veto and tie -breaking powers of a strong mayor.
Turning to the question at hand, the mayor -council statutes indicate that: "A
vacancy in the office of mayor or in the council shall be filled as provided in
chapter 42.12 RCW." RCW 35A.12.050. The statutes governing city manager
cities provide for the same process for filling of vacancies. "In council-manager
code cities, ... the occurrence and the filling of vacancies, ... shall be governed by
the corresponding provisions of ... 35A.12.050 ...." RCW 35A.13.020. In other
words, both mayor -council cities and city manager cities are directed to use the
process provided in chapter 42.12 RCW to fill vacancies.
While chapter 42.12 RCW sets forth various provisions that apply to vacancies,
the process for filling nonpartisan vacancies, like city council positions, is
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contained in one section, RCW 42.12.070. RCW 42.12.070 reads, in its entirety,
as follows:
A vacancy on an elected nonpartisan governing body of a special
purpose district where property ownership is not a qualification to vote, a
town, or a city other than a first-class city or a charter code city, shall be
filled as follows unless the provisions of law relating to the special district,
town, or city provide otherwise:
(1) Where one position is vacant, the remaining members of the
governing body shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant
position.
(2) Where two or more positions are vacant and two or more members of
the governing body remain in office, the remaining members of the
governing body shall appoint a qualified person to fill one of the vacant
positions, the remaining members of the governing body and the newly
appointed person shall appoint another qualified person to fill another
vacant position, and so on until each of the vacant positions is filled with
each of the new appointees participating in each appointment that is made
after his or her appointment.
(3) If less than two members of a governing body remain in office, the
county legislative authority of the county in which all or the largest
geographic portion of the city, town, or special district is located shall
appoint a qualified person or persons to the governing body until the
governing body has two members.
(4) If a governing body fails to appoint a qualified person to fill a
vacancy within ninety days of the occurrence of the vacancy, the
authority of the governing body to fill the vacancy shall cease and the
county legislative authority of the county in which all or the largest
geographic portion of the city, town, or special district is located shall
appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy.
(5) If the county legislative authority of the county fails to appoint a
qualified person within one hundred eighty days of the occurrence of the
vacancy, the county legislative authority or the remaining members of the
governing body of the city, town, or special district may petition the
governor to appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. The governor
may appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy after being petitioned if
at the time the governor fills the vacancy the county legislative authority
has not appointed a qualified person to fill the vacancy.
(6) As provided in chapter 29A.24 RCW, each person who is appointed
shall serve until a qualified person is elected at the next election at which a
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member of the governing body normally would be elected. The person
elected shall take office immediately and serve the remainder of the
unexpired term.
RCW 42.12.070(emphasis added). While this statute makes provisions for various
special circumstances, the fundamental process that it articulates is that "the
remaining members of the governing body shall appoint a qualified person to fill
the vacant position." RCW 42.12.070(1)(emphasis added). Hence, the question in
relation to the mayor's role in this process can be distilled to whether the mayor is
one of the "remaining members of the governing body" for the purposes of RCW
42.12.070.
Note that the phrase "governing body" is not defined anywhere in chapter 42.12
RCW. "In considering an undefined term, the court considers the statute as
a whole to give meaning to the term in harmony with other statutory provisions."
KIS Dev., Inc. v. Pierce Cty. ex rel. Dept of Planning & Land Servs., 148 Wn.2d
451, 471, 61 P.3d 1141, 1151 (2003). Elsewhere in Title 42, the Open Public
Meetings Act does define' "governing body" as "the multimember board,
commission, committee, council, or other policy or rule -making body of a public
agency...." RCW 42.30.020(2). Title 35A, the code city title, uses the terms
"legislative body" and "council" throughout, but only uses the term "governing
body" occasionally.2 In any case, the Legislature uses the terms "legislative body"
and "governing body" to mean essentially the same thing in Title 35A.3 And, at
the risk of stating the obvious, chapter 35A.12 RCW provides several
acknowledgments that the mayor is separate from, and not a member of, the
council. One could simply end the analysis there, concluding that the mayor
should have no role in the vacancy -filling because he is not one of the "remaining
members of the governing body." But there is a helpful legislative history that
sheds further light on this question.
' The Open Public Meetings Act, including its definition of "governing body,"
was adopted prior to the adoption of RCW 42.12.070.
2 See, e.g., RCW 35A.40.050 ("[I]f such moneys are commingled in a common
investment portfolio, all income derived therefrom shall be apportioned among
the various participating funds or the general or current expense fund as
the governing body of the code city determines by ordinance or resolution.").
3 "`Legislative body' means a code city council, a code city commission, and, in
cases involving regional or cooperative planning or action, the governing body of
a municipality." RCW 35A.63.010(5).
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Has State Law Always Provided the Same Process for Filling a Vacancy on
the City Council?
No. To review, RCW 35A.12.050 specifically applies to the filling of vacancies in
mayor -council cities. And RCW 35A.12.050 directs that the process in chapter
42.12 RCW be followed in such cases.
But RCW 35A.12.050 did not always read as it reads today. Since 1967, when it
was first adopted, the statute has been amended twice: once in 1994; and once in
2008. The 2008 amendments only relate to vacancy in the office of mayor, so we
won't discuss those further here. But the 1994 amendments significantly changed
the process for filling a vacant office of the mayor or the council. Section 32 of
Chapter 223, Laws of 1994 (SHB 2278) amended RCW 35A.12.050 as follows
(deleted text is shown in double parentheses with s4ikethr-eugh; new text is shown
in underline):
1 Sec. 32. RCW 35A.12.050 and 1967 ex.s. c 119 s 35A.12.050 are each
2 amended to read as follows:
3 The office of a mayor or ((eetmeilman)) councilmember shall become
4 vacant if ((he)) the person who is elected or appointed to that
5 position fails to qualify as provided by law ((of))., fails to enter
6 upon ((his)) the duties of that office at the time fixed by law without
7 a justifiable reason, (( ,
8 ))
9 or as provided in RCW 35A.12.060 or 42.12.010. A vacancy in the office
10 of mayor or in the council shall be filled ((for- the remainder- of the
11 unexpired tefm, if any,
12 , by majer-ity vote
13
14 to serve the remainder- of the unexpir-ed tefm takes offlee. if ate"
15
time the member -ship of the eetmeil is r-e&eed below the ntimber- r-equif-
16 ,
17
18 2ieetec__ _UgServe the remainder- of the unexpir-ecd tefms. If, after
19
20
21
22 ) as provided in chapter 42.12 RCW.
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We have highlighted and italicized lines 18 through 22 of the amendment to call
the reader's attention to what we believe to be its most significant change for the
purposes of our analysis.
From 1967 to 1994, RCW 35A.12.050 contained this language: "If, after thirty
days have passed since the occurrence of a vacancy, the council are unable to
agree upon a person to be appointed to fill a vacancy in the council, the mayor
may make the appointment from among the persons nominated by members
of the council." Laws of Washington 1967 (Ext. Session), Chapter 19, Section
35A.12.050 (emphasis added).
There are several things to note about this language. First, during this period of
time (1967 to 1994), mayors in mayor -council cities had tie -breaking authority
like mayors have now.' The existence of that authority is significant because the
Legislature could have defaulted to that general tie -breaking authority as it
established the process for mayor -council code cities to fill vacancies on the
council. But it did not do that. Instead, the Legislature created a special process to
fill such vacancies. Under this special process, the mayor was given contingent
authority to make the appointment, but only if the council failed to do so within
thirty days of the occurrence of the vacancy, and only from among the council's
nominees.
On the one hand, the Legislature's creation of this special vacancy -filling process
gave the mayor contingent power that a mayor would not have had under the
mayor's general tie -breaking power. For example, if the council had initially
nominated candidates A, B, and C to fill the vacancy, but, thirty-one days into the
vacancy, remained deadlocked with three votes for candidate A and three votes
for candidate B, the mayor could appoint any of candidates A, B, or C, even
though C was not yielding any votes in the late rounds of voting.' In other words,
' In fact, from 1967 to 1979, the mayor could apparently break any tie vote. In
1979, the following amendment was passed to limit that tie -breaking authority:
"The mayor shall preside over all meetings of the city council, when present, but
shall have a vote only in the case of a tie in the votes of the councilmen with
respect to matters other than the passage of any ordinance, grant, or revocation of
franchise or license, or any resolution for the payment of money." Laws of
Washington 1979 (Ext. Session), Chapter 18, Section 22 (new language shown in
underline).
' This actually happen in Edmonds in 1984, when, after 66 ballots that failed to
yield a majority, Mayor Naughten appointed Steve Dwyer to fill a vacant seat on
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this contingent authority went beyond mere tie -breaking. On the other hand, if the
council was deadlocked with three votes for candidate A and three votes for
candidate B, but only twenty days into the vacancy, the implication of the
existence of the mayor's contingent authority after thirty days is that he has no
authority prior to the expiration of thirty days, not even authority to cast a tie -
breaking vote. After all, if the Legislature intended for the mayor to have tie -
breaking power in this context, it would not have needed to create the mayor's
contingent appointment power.
In 1994, the Legislature took away the mayor's contingent appointment power
and gave that contingent appointment power to the county legislative body instead
(as described in RCW 42.12.070(4)). But the logic with regard to whether the
mayor's general tie -breaking authority can be used when the Legislature has
created a special contingent appointment authority would yield the same
conclusion regardless of who holds the contingent appointment authority. In both
cases, the existence of contingent appointment authority suggests that the
Legislature did not intend for the mayor to use its tie -breaking power in this
context. If anything, the Legislature's deliberate removal of what had been the
mayor's express contingent appointment authority from the vacancy -filling
process in 1994 provides even stronger evidence that the Legislature did not
intend for ties to be broken by the mayor.
That conclusion is bolstered by the final bill report that accompanied the 1994
amendments. "Courts have also looked to official documents of the legislature
such as bill reports, which are the product of the legislative staff, as
authoritative sources of legislative intent." Philip A. Talmadge, A New
Approach to Statutory Interpretation in Washington, 25 Seattle U.L. Rev. 179,
204 (2001). The final bill report speaks to the need for a uniform process for
filling vacancies. The brief description of the bill states: "Making laws relating to
local government office vacancies more uniform." Final Bill Report, SHB 2278
(1994)(emphasis added). The background section of the bill report acknowledges
the sixty-five different types of special purpose districts and seven different types
of cities and towns that exist in Washington. Id. The final bill report specifically
states: "Some cities and towns have mayors with executive authority who are not
part of the council. Other cities or towns have a council member who is nominally
referred to as a mayor, but the mayor has no executive authority." Id.(emphasis
added). Elaborating further on the background for the bill, the report states that
the council. The council had been deadlocked 3-3 between Dave Earling and
Barry Birch.
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"certain provisions of city, town, or special district laws provide for election
matters differing from general election law." Id. That statement would certainly
have applied to mayor -council code cities between 1967 and 1994 where the
mayor had contingent appointment authority that was codified right in chapter
35A.12 RCW, the chapter that applies to mayor -council code cities.
After describing the background condition, the final bill report describes the
general effect or purpose of the bill: "Many of the specific provisions of law
relating to the election procedures for cities, towns, and special districts where the
franchise is not limited to property owners are altered to conform with the
practices of general election law." Id. (emphasis added). The final bill report then
goes on to describe the following four subject areas of where the law was being
changed: 1) filling vacancies; 2) occurrence of a vacancy; 3) wards or
commissioner districts; and 4) other provisions. The section on filling vacancies
states: "A common procedure is established to fill vacancies on the governing
bodies of cities and towns, as well as the elected governing bodies of special
districts where the franchise is not limited to property owners." Id. (emphasis
added).
The statements above about establishing "a common procedure" and altering
specific provisions "to conform with the practices of general election law"
indicate that the Legislature wanted the same vacancy -filling process to apply to
all cities and special purpose districts. The Legislature's desire for a common
procedure across all types of cities and the removal from the statute of the
mayor's expressly provided contingent appointment authority are the two primary
factors that lead to our ultimate conclusion. After all, a mayor's breaking of a tie
cannot happen in all types of cities and certainly cannot happen in special purpose
districts. Such tie -breaking would seem to run counter to the 1994 amendment's
purpose of creating a uniform process. It would also be hard to square with the
process that was ultimately provided. The amended process gives the governing
body 90 days to fill the vacancy. That increase from 30 to 90 days seems to
suggest that the Legislature understood that there could be difficulty and/or
deadlocks at times. It is hard to imagine a scenario where 90 days would be
needed if the Legislature intended for strong mayors to have tie -breaking
authority.
As noted above, the common procedure that was established in 1994 initially gave
the vacancy -filling authority to "the remaining members of the governing body".
RCW 42.12.070. And, as noted above, governing body is not defined in chapter
42.12 RCW. But the final bill report does acknowledge that "[s]ome cities and
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towns have mayors with executive authority who are not part of the council."
Classifying a strong mayor (a chapter 35A.12 mayor) as not part of the council
might be stating the obvious, but the fact that the final bill report acknowledges
this distinction in a bill report that describes the vacancy -filling power left to the
"governing body" further corroborates our opinion.
Finally, "the fundamental object of statutory interpretation is to ascertain and give
effect to the intent of the legislature. In so doing, first consideration is given to the
context and subject matter of the statute itself. Moreover, legislative intent is to be
ascertained from the statutory text as a whole, interpreted in terms of
the general object and purpose of the legislation.... Further, a statute is to be
construed with reference to its manifest object. If the language is susceptible of
two constructions, one which will carry out and the other defeat that object, it
should receive the former construction." Strenge v. Clarke, 89 Wn.2d 23, 29, 569
P.2d 60, 63 (1977)(internal citations omitted). Here, according to the final bill
report, the object of the Legislature was to create a uniform process for filling
vacancies. Allowing a mayor in a mayor -council city to cast a tie -breaking vote
would allow for the process in mayor -council cities to differ from the process in
city manager cities. We are supposed to reject interpretations that would defeat
legislative intent.
What Is the Counter -Argument that the Mayor's Tie -Breaking Ability Can
Be Used, Even in the Context of an Appointment to the Council?
As noted above, the mayor's tie -breaking power is set forth in RCW 35A.12.100.
"The mayor shall preside over all meetings of the city council, when present,
but shall have a vote only in the case of a tie in the votes of the councilmembers
with respect to matters other than the passage of any ordinance, grant, or
revocation of franchise or license, or any resolution for the payment of
money." RCW 35A.12.100. The strongest argument that can be made for the
mayor having a tie -breaking vote to appoint a councilmember is that RCW
35A.12.100 does not expressly prohibit the mayor from breaking a tie in that
context. The statute clearly sets forth certain tie -breaking exceptions, and
appointment of a councilmember is not one of them. While that argument is not
unreasonable, we find it unpersuasive because it fails to give effect to the prior
version of RCW 35A.12.050, which contained the mayor's contingent
appointment authority from 1967 to 1994 and would defeat the Legislature's goal
of uniformity.
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RCW 35A.12.050 (which addresses filling vacancies) and RCW 35A.12.100
(which address tie -breaking) were adopted as part of the same bill in 1967.
Looking at these two statutes together, we consider RCW 35A.12.050 to be more
specifically applicable to this vacancy -filling context, because it is almost entirely
devoted to that narrow subject. By comparison, the tie -breaking described in
RCW 35A.12.100 is a more general statute that can apply in various situations.
When two statutes appear to be in conflict, we look to see which statute is more
specifically applicable. "[W]here there is a conflict between one statutory
provision which deals with a subject in a general way and another which deals
with the same subject in a specific manner, the latter will prevail." Knowles v.
Holly, 82 Wn.2d 694, 702, 513 P.2d 18, 23 (1973). While it is true that the tie -
breaking statute does not expressly prohibit tie -breaking in this context, "[t]he
purpose of an enactment should prevail over express but inept wording."
Whatcom Cty. v. City of Bellingham, 128 Wn.2d 537, 546, 909 P.2d 1303, 1308
(1996). "The court must give effect to legislative intent determined within the
context of the entire statute." Id.(internal quotation omitted). Tie -breaking would
have rendered superfluous a mayor's 1967 contingent appointment authority, but
we are direct to interpret statutes "... so that all the language used is given effect,
with no portion rendered meaningless or superfluous." Id. Under this analysis, we
conclude that the Legislature, in 1967, did not intend for a mayor to be able to
cast a tie -breaking vote to fill a vacancy. Instead, mayors were given contingent
appointment authority to break a deadlock. And while the provisions of that
contingency were amended in 1994, nothing in those amendments suggests that
new tie -breaking authority was created at that time.
Are there Contrary Opinions on this Subiect?
Other opinions do exist. MRSC has a Q&A section on its website where MRSC
staff members answer questions that have been posed to them. Questions about
mayors breaking a tie in this context have been posed to MRSC over the years
and MRSC has taken the position that the mayor could break a tie. We contacted
MRSC to find out what went into their analysis. We carefully considered the
analysis that went into MRSC's Q&A and find that it is lacking for the following
reasons:
• MRSC's analysis did not consider the removal of the mayor's contingent
appointment authority in 1994.
• MRSC's analysis did not analyze the 1994 final bill report and the
language in that report that speaks to the need to create a uniform process
for filling vacancies, regardless of the type of city that is involved. While
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MRSC had access to the bill report, one of its consultants stated in 1998:
"We have no legislative history, and I strongly doubt that there is any, that
would illuminate the issue of whether the mayor in a code city is
precluded from breaking a tie vote when voting to fill a vacancy under the
uniform procedure in RCW 42.12.070."
• MRSC acknowledges that its own prior analysis was superficial. The
following is an MRSC quote from a response to another 1998 inquiry on
the subject: "We've addressed this question before, concluding (without a
great deal of analysis) that the mayor may vote to break a tie vote on filing
a council vacancy. However, I certainly understand the argument to the
contrary. There doesn't seem to be a definitive answer, and most likely the
legislature didn't consider this issue when adopting the vacancy -filing
provisions in RCW 42.12.070." MRSC, by its own admission, has not
thoroughly analyzed the matter.
• MRSC considered the mayor to be part of the "governing body" using the
following circular logic:
o the mayor is part of the governing body because he has tie -
breaking authority under RCW 35A.12.100; and,
o having established that he is a member of the governing body, he
can break a tie if one arises under the vacancy -filling process.
• MRSC only considers the mayor to be part of the governing body for the
purposes of RCW 42.12.070, where governing body is undefined. It does
not consider the mayor to be part of the governing body for the purposes
of the Open Public Meetings Act, where "governing body" is specifically
defined to mean the council. We do not see a strong enough basis to
include the mayor as part of the governing body in one context, but not the
other. And given the definition in the OPMA, we are not convinced that
the mayor should be considered to be part of the governing body here.
Have the Mayors of Edmonds Broken Tie Votes in Previous Appointments to
the City Council?
After a fairly thorough search of the recent history, with significant assistance
from the city clerk's office, we have not been able to find an instance where a
mayor of Edmonds broke a tie in the voting to fill a vacant seat on the city
council. We reviewed the following council appointments as part of this research,
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but there may be others in this time period that we missed:
Year
Appointee
Ballots
Date of
Notes
Necessary to
Appointment
Reach
Majority
1984
Steve Dwyer
No council
Sometime
Mayoral
majority
between
appointment
2/2/84 and
2/7/84
1995
Roger Myers
2
1/31/95
1997
Thomas Miller
8
2/18/97
2000
Christopher Davis
16
1/4/00
2001
Richard Marin
7
1/30/01
2009
Strom Peterson
37
1/20/09
2010
Diane Buckshnis
1
1/19/10
2010
Lora Petso
3
7/6/10
2012
Kristiana Johnson
2
6/5/12
2014
Tom Mesaros
59
3/11/14
First ballots
were taken on
2/11/14
2015
Mike Nelson
4
3/3/15
Have the City's Previous City Attorneys Given Advice that Is Consistent
with this Memo?
Yes. The minutes of the special city council meeting held on February 2, 1984,
indicate that advice was given by then -City Attorney Wayne Tanaka that is
consistent with this memo. After 66 ballots, the last 52 of which resulted in 3
votes for Dave Earling and 3 votes for Barry Birch, the City Attorney was asked
to review the options.
"Councilmember Kasper requested that the City Attorney again advise the
Council of their options. Mr. Tanaka advised that they could continue on voting,
or that they could stop voting and the Mayor could make the appointment from
one of the four candidates the Council nominated, after this evening, and if the
Mayor should not make the appointment the Council could still do it if the Mayor
did not act before they did. He said by majority vote the Council could vote to
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nominate others and then take a vote, or they could vote by majority to consider
either of the other two the Council had so far nominated."
The minutes continue on the next page as follows:
"A question was asked as to whether the Mayor could vote to break the tie, and
Mr. Tanaka stated that the Mayor could only vote after the 30th day with no result
from the Council, and that he could not vote to break the tie."
Mr. Tanaka's advice is generally consistent with our analysis herein. His advice
was given based upon the pre-1994 version of RCW 35A.12.050, but, as we have
noted above, we do not think that the 1994 amendments did anything to add to the
mayor's tie -breaking authority.
CONCLUSION
After careful analysis of the pre -amendment and post -amendment statutory
language, the final bill report accompanying the 1994 amendment, and the rights
conferred upon the mayor in various statutes, we conclude that Legislature likely
did not intend for the mayor to have the power to break a tie among
councilmembers in the vacancy -filling context.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 09/6/2022
Administration of Oath of Office for Council Position #1
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
The oath of office may be administered by any notary public or by any other officer authorized by
statute to administer oaths per RCW 29A.04.133(3). The following is a list of the officials in local
government who are authorized to administer the oath of office:
Court commissioner
Judicial officer
Judge
Clerk of court
County auditor or deputy auditor
County commissioner or county councilmember
Mayor of a code city, a town, or a second-class city
Mayor pro tem of a second-class city
Clerk of a code city
Town clerk or deputy clerk
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
If the Council appoints a candidate to fill the Council Position #1 vacancy, the appointed member serves
until a qualified person is elected at the next general municipal election at which a governing body seat
is on the ballot.
In this case, because the vacancy occurred in the first year of a four-year term, the appointee will serve
until the next general election in 2023, or the second year of the term. The winner of the election will
immediately take office (after the results are certified, the winner takes the oath of office) and serve the
remaining two-year "short term." After the "short term," the position will be up for election again in the
next general election in 2025 for a full four-year term.
Attachments:
OATH OF OFFICE appointment
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OATH OF OFFICE
STATE OF WASHINGTON) ss
COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH)
I
, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will
support the Constitution and Laws of the United States, the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Washington, and the laws of the City of
Edmonds, and that I will faithfully and impartially perform and discharge
the duties of the office of CITY OF EDMONDS COUNCIL POSITION
NO. 1, until a qualified person is elected at the next general municipal
election, according to law to the best of my ability.
Printed Name Signature
The following can administer the oath: court commissioner, judicial officer, judge, clerk of the court, county
auditor or deputy auditor, county commissioner or county councilmember, mayor of a code city, a town, or a
second-class city, mayor pro tem of a second-class city, clerk of a code city, town clerk or deputy clerk.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of
Signature
Printed Name
Official Title
Return to: Snohomish County Auditor/Elections, 3000 Rockefeller Ave #505, Everett WA 98201
email: elections@snoco.org Fax: 425-259-2777
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 09/6/2022
Ordinance Revising Chapter 2.05 ECC; City Attorney Code Update
Staff Lead: City Attorney
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
Chapter 2.05 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "City Attorney," has not been updated since 1994. The
code needs to be updated to reflect the current manner in which the City of Edmonds obtains its legal
services.
Staff Recommendation
Deliberate regarding proposed revisions to chapter 2.05 ECC. Make amendments and take final action as
deemed appropriate.
Narrative
A discussion draft was included in the August 16, 2022 council packet. The city attorney was asked by
the council president to update that discussion draft for the August 23, 2022 council packet (and
ultimately the September 6, 2022 council packet), taking into account the comments that the council
had made on August 16. Keep in mind that the council did not make any motions about which
amendments should or should not be included in the subsequent draft. So, an effort was made to
include most of the ideas that were discussed, figuring that the council would make formal amendments
as necessary to arrive at its final draft.
Attachments:
2022-09-01 Ordinance adopting 2.05 ECC
2022-09-01 Chapter 2.05
2022-08-16 chapter 2.05 work -in -progress
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.05 OF THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE CONCERNING THE CITY
ATTORNEY AND CITY PROSECUTOR.
WHEREAS, chapter 2.05 ECC has not been updated since 1994; and
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WHEREAS, there are many respects in which chapter 2.05 ECC no longer reflects the a
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Section I. Chapter 2.05 the Edmonds City Code, entitled "City Attorney," is hereby
amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by v
this reference as if fully set forth (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in stfike- LO
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Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
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JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of , 2022, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting
of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.05 OF THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE CONCERNING THE CITY
ATTORNEY AND CITY PROSECUTOR.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of
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Chapter 2.05
CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY PROSECUTOR
Sections:
2.05.010 Legal counsel - Professional services contract.
2.05.015. Legal counsel - In house.
2.05.020 City Attorney Duties.
2.05.025. City Prosecutor Duties.
2.05.030 Compensation.
2.05.035. Performance review.
I 2.05.010 Legal counsel - Professional services contract.
Legal counsel services for the city of Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington pursuant to the
provisions of RCW 35A.12.020 shall may be provided through a -professional services contract.
The Any such professional services contract shall be let on such basis as a majority of the
Edmonds city council shall determine. The city council may, from time to time, with or without
cause, on such basis as a majority of the Edmonds city council shall determine, undertake a
reauest for proposal process for citv attornev and/or citv prosecutor servicesshall utilize rho
Gandidates for presentation to the rite, council for its find approval, PROVIDED THAT nothing in
this code or other city policy shall be construed as requiring the city council to undertake a
request for proposal process prior to renewing or approving a contract for legal services.
A A. -By its contract, the city council shall approve appoint an individual or firm to be
designated as city attorney. [Ord § 1, 1994 rd. 29965 §1994;rd. 92 §
].
B. By its contract, the city council shall appoint an individual or firm to be designated as
city prosecutor.
I 2.05.015 Legal counsel - In house.
Any appointment of an in-house city attorney, in-house city prosecutor, or in-house legal
department shall require city council approval of the requisite FTE positions through the
budget process prior to appointment. Additionally, any such appointment shall be subject
to city council confirmation of each attorney so appointed using the process set forth in
chapter 2.10 ECC.
I 2.05.020 City Attorney Duties.
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A. The city attorney shall serve the City of Edmonds in a manner that comports with the Rules of
Professional Conduct and the laws of the state of Washington.
B.-The city attorney shall advise the city authorities and officers on all civil legal matters
pertaining to the business of the city_The city attorney shall indicate with a signature
whether appeveall approved as to form, PROVIDED THAT bond counsel shall
provide that indication for bond ordinances. Ishall represent the city in all
actions brought by or against the city or against city officials in their official capacities, except in
the following circumstances: 1) where city attorneys contract with the city expressly excludes
such actions from its scope; 2) where representation is provided through an insurance compact
or contract; 3) where the city council has contracted with a different individual or firm to
represent the city in that particular action: and/or 4) where the city attorney has a conflict of
interest that would prevent the representation.
-13C. In addition to the duties prescribed by the laws of the state of Washington as hereinabove
set forth, the city attorney shall:
1. Attend all regular and special council meetings; provided, however, that the city
attorney shall be required to attend work meetings of the council only at the request and
direction of the council;
2. Draft or approve as to form all ordinances, leases apd-conveyances, and such other
instruments as may be required by the business of the city;
3. Attend a4l-regular and work meetings of the planning advisory board of the city of
Edmonds, as requested_;
4. Provide training to city authorities and officers on the Open Public Meetings Act and
other applicable legal topics, as requested.
5. Hold office hours at city hall and/or virtually, as requested, and be generally available to
meet with and advise the mayor's staff.
The mayor and city council may assign the duties set forth in the preceding section accordingly.
I 2.05.025 City Prosecutor Duties.
A. The city prosecutor shall serve the City of Edmonds in a manner that comports with the Rules
of Professional Conduct and the laws of the state of Washington.
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B. In addition to the duties prescribed by the laws of the state of Washington as hereinabove
set forth, the city prosecutor shall:
1. Prosecute criminal violations of the city's code.
2. Defend any appeals or other review proceedings arising from the Edmonds Municipal
Court.
3. Attend all sessions of the Edmonds Municipal Court.
I 2.05.030 Compensation.
The city's legal counsel att9M@Y shall be paid for services rendered pursuant to the terms of the
contract approved by the city council and in accordance with an annual authorization for
services as contained in the city council's budget. Such authorization terms shall provide for
hourly fees and expenses. The city council may in its discretion contract for the services of more
than one firm or individual to provide different legal services to the city_ and the manor and Git.,
council may, xassign the duties cot forth in the preceding section ccordinslr, [Ord 2967 5 'I
1994; Ord. 231 Q § 1, 198
I 2.05.035 Performance review.
The city council may, from time to time, with or without cause, on such basis as a majority of
the Edmonds city council shall determine, undertake a performance review of the city attorney
and/or city prosecutor. The mayor may, from time to time, with or without cause, in the mayor's
sole discretion, undertake a separate performance review of the city attorney and/or city
prosecutor. The mayor and city council may also conductjoint performance reviews as
appropriate.
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2.05.010
Chapter 2.05
CITY ATTORNEY
Sections:
2.05.010
Legal counsel - Professional services contract.
2.05.020
Duties.
2.05.030
Compensation.
2.05.040
City prosecutor.
2.05.010
Legal counsel - Professional services contract.
Legal counsel services for the city of Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington
pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.12.020 shall be provided through a professional
services contract. The professional services contract shall be let on such basis as a majority
of the Edmonds city council shall determine. The eity n utilize shall tilize th-e n ..1.n t
eandidates for presentation to the eity eouneil for- its final appr&Val,
A. By its contract, the city council shall approve -appoint an individual or firm to
designated as city attorney.
[Ord. 3000 R 1 1994; Ord? 2996 R 1 1 994; Ord? 926 k 1 19621.
2.05.020
Duties.
A. The city attorney shall advise the city authorities and officers on all legal matters
pertaining to the business of the city and shall approve -review all ordinances as to formjanindicate whether such ordinances are approved as to form. He shall represent the city iactions brought by or against the city or against city officials in their official capac
elects to contract with special counsel to represent the city in a particular matter.
B. In addition to the duties prescribed by the laws of the state of Washington as herein -
above set forth, the city attorney shall:
1. Attend all regular and special council meetings; provided, however, that the city
attorney shall be required to attend work meetings of the council only at the request and
direction of the council;
2. Draft or approve as to form all ordinances, leases, and -conveyances, and such other
instruments as may be required by the business of the city;
3. Attend all -regular and work meetings of the planning adviser-j-board of the city f
Edmonds, as requested;
(Revised )
2-
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2.05.030
2.05.030
Compensation.
The city attorney shall be paid for services rendered in accordance with an annual autho-
rization for services as contained in the city council's budget. Such authorization shall pro-
vide for heufly-fees and expenses. The city council may in its discretion contract for the
services of more than one firm or individual to provide different legal services to the city
and the mayor and city council may assign the duties set forth in the preceding section
accordingly. [Ord. 2967 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2319 § 1, 1982].
2.05.040
City prosecutor.
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