HomeMy WebLinkAboutRunkel, DavidMay 18, 2004
Mayor Alan DeBoer
City of Ashland
City Hall
Ashland, Oregon 97520
1 8 2004
Dear Mr. Mayor,
In response to the ad that was The Tidings the other day, I offer my experience to serve on
the Charter Revision Commission.
That includes 20 years as a newspaper reporter and editor, during which time I covered
local government in small, medium and large communities. Subsequently, I worked in state
and national government, including both the executive and legislative branches. And, I
done some international work, including advising governments in newly-democratic
countries on their communications efforts and as an observer to ensure clean electiions. Just
this last month, I've completed a report for the World Bank on improving its anti-
corruption communications.
Over the years, I have seen some governmental activities that work well, and others that
have fallen short.
My interaction with local government today is as a small business owner, having parchased
with my wife a bed and breakfast inn while also continuing to operate a communications
consulting business that we initiated in Washington, DC.
If my experience fits with your needs in forming this commission, I'd be happy to talk with
you more.
Best regards,
David R. Runkel
Managing Partner
CITY OF
-AS H LAN D
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE
Please type or print answers to the following qUestions and submit to the City Recorder at
City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christeb@ashland.or.us. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sl~eets if
necessary.
Requesting to serve
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1. Education Background
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What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position?
2. Related Experience
What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to
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Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such
as attending conferences or seminars? Why?
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3. Interests
Why are you applying for this position?
4. Availability
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5. Additional Information
How long have you lived in this community?
Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this
position
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