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FEBRUARY 28, 2017, 6:45 PM
CALL TO ORDER/CONVENE IN JURY MEETING ROOM
CANDIDATE INTERVIEW FOR APPOINTMENT TO A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
1. Interview of Diversity Commission Appointee Dean Olson
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Edmonds City Council Agenda
February 28, 2017
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/28/2017
Interview of Diversity Commission Appointee Dean Olson
Staff Lead: Patrick Doherty
Department: Community Services
Preparer: Patrick Doherty
Background/History
The nine Edmonds Diversity Commission members were originally appointed on October 27, 2015 for
staggered 1-, 2- and 3-year terms. As of 1/1/17 Position 2 became available for a full term that runs until
December 31, 2019. The position opening was advertised via local media, and previous applicants were
also notified. Eight new applications were received. Three applicants were interviewed by the
Commission at a special meeting on February 22, 2017. Pursuant to ECC 10.65.020(B), new
appointments to the Diversity Commission shall be made by the seated Commissioners, subject to
confirmation by the City
Council.
Staff Recommendation
Interview Dean Olson for appointment to Position 2 of the Edmonds Diversity Commission for a term
scheduled to expire 12/31/19 and forward confirmation to 2/28/17 Consent Agenda for approval.
Narrative
Of the new and previous applications received by the City for consideration to fill the open position,
three applicants were interviewed by the Diversity Commissioners: Dean Olson, Sarah Mixson and Sonia
Gilman. The Commission voted to appoint Dean Olson to Position 2 for a term scheduled to expire
12/31/19. (His application is attached here.)
Attachments:
Dean Olson application
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. of Edmonds
Citizen Board and Commission Application
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) NOTE: This form is a public record and may be subject to disclosure upon request
Diversity
(Board or Commission)
Name: Dean Lawrence Olson Date: 1-10-17
Address: (Edmonds resident)
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:'
Cell:
E-mail:—
Occupational status and background: English BA, MBA, healthcare IT, governmental IT. Previous work as
Edmonds Transp. Comm. member. Work at King County; serve on county's Equity and Social
Justice (ESJ) committee Oust started final year of three year term). Full-time IT employee.
Organizational affiliations: Registered member of the Muscogee Creek Nation (roll #49105);
President, Washington State Communication Access Project (www.Wash-Cap.com); New Edmonds
Uplift Society member & New Year's Day 2017 Edmonds Polar Bear Plunge swimmer.
Why are you seeking this appointment? Help provide accessibility input for Edmonds. I'm deaf, with two
cochlear implants. My accessibility goal is to help Edmonds with effective, low-cost accommodation
ideas. As a part Native American, I wish to provide ESJ assistance to Edmonds communities.
What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria? At work, I am a ESJ committee
member; I work with policy, data and help with disability/access issues at work (and public)
Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds:.
Former 2014-2015 Edmonds Transportation Board member
Additional comments: Each Saturday, I volunteer at Detective Cookie's Chess Club, in South Seattle,
at the Rainier Beach Community Center. I assist with set up and teach chess to "at -risk" children.
Please return this completed form to:
Edmonds City Hall
121 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
carolyji.lafave_@,edmondswa.gov
Phone:425.771.0247 1 Fax:425.771.0252
Signature
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