Question # 4
Please list or describe your current and past activities in the community in which you have acquired skills that relate to the office you seek. Include your role in the activity and the year(s) in which you were involved. Involvement consists of many areas such as family, neighborhood, community, employment, or public life.
I am a great supporter of the Renton community and have been involved in all levels and aspects of the community of the last 36 years. From the PTA President to Citizen of the Year, my community service runs deep. My involvement in all these arenas have added to my life experiences, strengthened my leadership skills, broadened my knowledge of the community, connected me with the constituents of Renton, and expanded my passion and commitment to the community.
Highlights include:
- City Council, '96 to present, serving as Council President and on all 7 Council committees, Finance Chair, '99 to present
- Blue Ribbon Committee, '92 to present
- Renton Marketing Campaign Stakeholder, '97 to present
- IKEA Performing Arts Committee, '99-'03
- WIRA-8
- King County Regional Water Quality Committee
- Renton Rotary, past board member
- Renton Chamber of Commerce, past board member
- Renton Communities in Schools, Advisory Board and Mentor
- Renton Community Foundation, founding board member
- Suburban Cities Association Intercity Policy Board
- Citizen of the Year, '99
- PTA President, Sierra Heights
- Highlands Neighborhood Association
- Kennydale Neighborhood Association
- Seattle Submarine Veterans Association
- Renton Historical Society
- Renton Hotel/Motel Advisory Committee, Chair
- Board of Adjustments
- Renton LEOFF Board
- Renton Fireman's Pension Board
- Sponsor of numerous community programs and sports teams