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The City of Ashland has a vacancy on the HOUSING COMMISSION for
a term to expire April 30, 2005. The Housing Commission typically
meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. If you are
interested in being considered for a volunteer position on the Housing
Commission, please submit your request in writing, with a copy of your
resume (if available) to the City Recorder's office. Additional information
regarding this position can be obtained from the office of the City Re-
corder or the City's Web site at www.ashland.or.us.
APPLY TO: The City Recorder, City Hall, 20 East Main St., Ashland.
APPLY BY: Friday, July 2, 2004.
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CITY OF
ASHLAND
Please publi:sh:
Tidings - Thursday, June 17, Saturday, June 19 and Tuesday, June 22
Please refer to Purchase Order No.: 65202
Questions: Call Fran at 488-6002
Alice Hardesty
Honorable Alan DeBoer
Mayor, City of Ashland
575 Dogwood Way
Ashland, OR 97520
(541 )488-8076
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June 16, 2004
Dear Alan,
This letter is to state my interest in becoming a member of the Housing Commission, as I
understand there is currently a vacancy.
Although my background is not directly related to the field, the majority of Iny career has
been devoted to public service, and I think that I have a feeling for the importance of housing
issues. My father was an architect, as is my nephew, and I have worked with architects through
my profession.
I believe that affordable housing is one of the major problems facing Ashland over the
next few years. I understand that the escalation of housing costs is inevitable, and as a
homeowner, I am not unhappy about the increase in value of my own property. However, I feel
that it would be a shame if the people who work in Ashland can no longer afford to live here,
and that time is fast approaching. I am also aware that this is a very complex issue, replete with
problems.
An architect friend has provided me with information on several successful "green"
affordable housing projects in the Portland area, and another friend who lives on Bainbridge
Island has provided me with information on the many pitfalls that can accompany a
community's attempts to create affordable housing. I would be happy to share this information
with the Housing Commission and City staff.
With respect to my background, I have a Ph.D. in audiology, and my specialty is the
effects of noise on people, particularly on hearing. I worked for several years for the D.C.
government, then for three different federal agencies, and finally as an independent consultant. I
still work about half time in my consulting practice. I have always been quite active in my
various professional organizations, and, needless to say, I am well acquainted with committee
work, with all of its rewards and frustrations.
Ashland is, without a doubt, the most wonderful place I've ever lived. Its ambience and
cultural life are second to none, friendships are easy to make, and the range of activities is
enormous. In that regard I've been on the board of Chamber Music Concerts for 7 years (with
terms as president and development committee chair), a member of the Siskiyou Singers, a
gallery owner for 3 years, and I have organized writing workshops and poetry readings.
Recently, as my workload has tapered off somewhat, I've thought about how I can give
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back to the city I love. I have thought about running for City Council, but decided that the
timing is not good at this point and would rather be considered for the Housing Commission.
I hope you will consider this application favorably. If there is any more information that
I could supply, please feel free to contact me at 488-8076.'
Sincerely,
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Alice Suter Hardesty
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