Resolution 1511RESOLUTION NO. 1511
A RESOLUTION OF THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
THANKING COUNCIL PRESIDENT VIVIAN OLSON FOR HER
SERVICE TO THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Vivian Olson served as Council President from January to December 2022 and was
diligent in her pursuit of improving Edmonds governance; and
WHEREAS, Council President Olson, in addition to admirably carrying out her duties as
Council President, adapted Council meetings to a hybrid style of both in -person and virtual
meetings, allowing the citizens of Edmonds enhanced and safe public engagement opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Olson managed the process of appointing two council vacancies in the same
year, while filling in for absent councilmembers' committee and liaison roles, onboarding two
new council members, as well as restructuring the Council administrative staff, and
WHEREAS, Council President Olson presided over numerous Council deliberations and
decisions with poise, confidence and optimism; facilitating council retreats and work sessions
equipping the Council's effectiveness. She provided leadership defining the non -partisan role of
City Council, reinstating the Salary Commission, enacting code updates and policies including
improved design standards, Special Events permits, and other comprehensive planning issues
facing our City in 2022;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Vivian Olson be commended and thanked
for serving as Council President.
RESOLVED this 3rd day of January 2023.
ATTEST:
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CLERK,SC ASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.
CITY OF ED14ONDS
R, MIKE NELSON
December 30, 2022
January 3, 2023
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