HomeMy WebLinkAboutHARRIS, Sharon
CITY OF
-ASHLAND
)r~~04 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
0 5 2015 CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE
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City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email christebg-ashland.or.us. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional sheets if
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Name Sharon Harris
Requesting to serve on: Housing & Human Services (Commission/Committee)
Address 155 Fifth Street
Occupation Owner, Radicle Oil Phone: Home 208-215-1422
Work
Email SHarris63@yahoo.com
Fax
1. Education Background
( What schools have you attended? Brandeis Univ, S.A.C.I.(Italy), Univ. of AK Fairbanks,
Kodiak CC, Univ. of AK Juneau
What degrees do you hold? B.A. and teaching credential
What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position?
I've been the chair of 2 nonprofit boards and I've volunteered at the Pioneer Hall shelter
for 2 years. I have completed two local compassion training workshops.
2. Related Experience
What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to
this position?
I have been a general contractor and worked in the construction field since 1990.
Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such
as attending conferences or seminars? Why? Having been an educator, I believe
education is never wasted. I could benefit from working with others, both in my
community and outside of Ashland; learning how others have addressed similar
housing & human services issues, but my primary focus as a new
commission member would be working with the tenured Ashland
commission members to understand our specific needs.
3. Interests
Why are you applying for this position? I have always been active in my community
and my work with the homeless, especially after I just completed construction of my
home in Ashland, has left me with a desire to help those who are struggling with basic
needs: food, shelter, clothing, recognition.
4. Availability
Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled
meetings? Do you prefer day or evening meetings? My schedule is very flexible as
work for myself. I prefer evening meetings though.
5. Additional Information
How long have you lived in this community? For 3 years.
Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this
position
I'm not sure how to address my "qualifications" for this commission other than my desire to help
to those in need of support.
to understanding how difficult it is to survive for those who struggle with serious problems -
lack of education - basically, very different life stories than those experienced by the majority of
the resAdents ef Ashland. Last yeaf, when 1 helped with the HUD Peint in Time SuFyey at Unele
Food's Diner, I was shocked to learn how many of our lower income residents had suffered or
been YKetims te net one, but many ef the unfertunate erises listed ebeve. These peeple started
out with such a disadvantage. I believe in social justice and The Housing and Human Services
To be a member of a strong community, I believe we should reach out to those less fortunate, not
help improve the living situations of those in need. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
28 October 2015
Date Signature