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ASHLAND
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 B Main Street,or email melissa.huhtala @ashland.or.us.If you have any questions,please feel
free to contact the City Recorder at(541)488-5307.Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Name: Christopher Mahan
Requesting to serve on:
Housing & Human Serivces (Commission/Committee)
Address: 482 Walker Avenue #2, Ashland
Occupation: Academic Advisor for TRIO program at SOU Personal Phone: 541-591-3708
Work Phone: 541-552-7085
Email: chrismahan3 @gmail.com
1.Education Background
What schools have you attended? Murray State University
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What degrees do you hold? BA Psychology/ BA Sociology
What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position?
Several federal government helpings that assisted college students with housing and additional services and resources.
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2.Related Experience
What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to this position?
I've assisted in several non profit organizations in providing low income families housing. In several Job related
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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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Oregon Housing Authority Conference would also be helpful In understanding the processes and eligibility for housing mncoms.
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3.Interests
Why are you applying for this position?
I am applying for this position because I see there Is a housing crisis in Ashland and the surrounding communities.Even obtaining housing
for me was an issue when I arrived in Ashland 3 years ago and still is today. 1 also work with students on a daily bass that report besides money,Housing is as issue here
4.Availability
Are you available to attend special meetings,in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings?
Do you prefer day or evening meetings?Find out if the meeting times for each commission fits your
schedule by either going to our City calendar or Commission/Committee pages at ashland.or.us.
Yes,I'm available to attend 4:30-6:30 meeting time. I'm very flexible in the evenings as I work full time during the day.
5. Additional Information
How long have you lived in this community? Close to 3 years
Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this position.
'Co Founder of a mentoring program that served middle school boys and was active as a mentor for 5 years.
'Served food to low income families and connected those populations to additional resources such as housing.
`Organized a couple of fundraising events to raise money for homeless shelters for the area.
'Served as a TRIO advisor for 3 years serving students of low income,first generation,and those with documented disabilities.
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