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Stephen 1. Hauck
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Ashland. Oregon 97520
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20 East Main Street
Ashland. Oregon lJ7520
To the Ashland City Council and Mayor
This letter is to express my interest ill being appointed to the current Council vacancy for Position #6.
lV1<illY of you are already familiar with m~' service as a fonner member of the Ashland City Council.
from 19lJ3-2000 and other public and community service. For those of you \\'ho me not. and to
r .2fresh memories. let me give you a shon bio of myself.
I was born and raised in Ashland. graduating from Ashland Senior High. attended the University of
Oregon. with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Public Policy. Planning and Management.
and graduated from Southem Oregon University. where I received a Master degree in Management.
My professional career has consisted of t\vclve years as a political consultant aud sixteen years of
;H:H~agement experience in the nonpmfil sector. and working as executive staff at CER VS. Inc. I am
clIncHt]ly serving as the Executive Director at the Upper Rogue Community Center. [have also had
cxp12rience as a small business owner and in restaurant management.
My other public and community expenellce has consisted of service on the board of directors for
ACCESS. the Jackson County Civic L-.;aguc. th~ Fricnds of Ashland. the Oregon Corisumer Leagne.
the Rogue Valley Community Development Corporation. and Southem Oregon Regional Economic
Development. Inc. I served for tell YCClfS a:) a l:lember of the Rogne Valley Transponation District
B0a~'d of Directors. as Vice-President cf Ill\.' Rogl1e Valley Council of Governments and on the
AsLland School District Budget COlHn:i:1cc
0:1l!ng my service on the Ashhmd CIty Co\.l1ei1. I served as liaison to the Housing Commission.
Senior Program Board. the Parks Conunission. the AFN Programming Committee. the AFN
Technical Advisory Committee. the Ch:nnber of Commerce. RVCOG. tlIe Audit Committee. the
;--risiOric Commission. the Airport Conmtis:-.iol~. and the Bear Creek vV,ltcrsiled Council.
As a CIty Councilor. I primarily focused 01. tra:lsportation issues. social services. affordable housing.
()PC~t-space conservation. technoiog~, :l~ld r~:gian:Jl plaIUling.
! :cok fonvard to the inten'iews and \,'IS)l yuu the best as you make your choice.
Sl1lcerely.
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"Don Laws" <donlaws@mind.net>
<christeb@ashland.or. us>
5/13/2005 7:40: 17 PM
Application
I would appreciate being considered for the council vacancy.
I think I could represent many of the constituents that Chris did as
well as some others. My primary goal would be to serve the entire city.
Considering the length of the term and the time it takes a new councilor
to come up to speed, I can offer you someone who could land on his feet
running. I would also offer a relatively new Council some history that
might be useful. I promise to avoid doing this in nineteen minute
"lectures."
I would be delighted to respond to any questions bye-mail
(donlaws@mind.net), phone (482-1845), or interview.,
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<don laws@mind.net>
05/11/05
Letter of Interest to be considered for the Vacant Council Position #6
I would like to have my name placed in consideration for the now-vacant council
position #6.
I have been a resident of Ashland for 25 years, my wife a little longer. In that time, I
have worked for six local businesses in restaurants, retail, software, and publishing, and
was a self-employed graphic artist. My wife and I own two pieces of property: our
residence and a rental property.
I have no experience on any of the city commissions, committees, or boards, but over
the years I have taken an active citizen's interest in the city's business by participating
at council and cornmission meetings as well as various public forums. I've also been an
active voice in thE~ city dialog through the opinion pages of the Ashland Daily Tidings
and Public Access Town Hall call-ins.
There are several issues now before or coming before the council that deeply interest
me, and I would like the chance to take a more active role representing the citizens of
Ashland on this council.
Sincerely,
John Gaffey
637 Oak St.
Ashland, OR
482-2935 (h)
324-7746 (cell-weekdays)
jtgaffey@aol.com
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I, Andrew Ainsworth, would'lik~ t~ 'apply for Cliris He9arn's vacated Ashland City
Council seat with a term set to expire December 31, 2006.
I have attached my resume so that the Mayor may better understand my
outstanding qualifications for this position, the strongest of which is the desire to bring a
young, yet knowledgeable, voice to the Council. As you will see in reading my resume, I
have a great deai of knowledge concerning local government. As a master control
operator and live technical director at Rogue Valley Community Television, I have
watched over 1.500 hours of local government-state, county, Medford, and
Ashland-over the past two years. I have seen close to ninety percent of the Ashland
City Council meetings since May 2003, not to mention countless hours of numerous
comnlissions and committees. While n1Y hands-on experience is limited only to the
Ashland Independent Film Festival Advisory Board and the Ashland School Board, this
is augmented by the large body of knowledge I have mnassed on the workings of Ashland
government and the issues dear to the hearts of its citizenry. My work as a moderator for
the televised debate between Medford mayoral candidates last fall and my deternlination
in raising funds for tsunami victims shows my commitment to service aimed at the
betterment of my school, community, region, state, nation, and world, a spirit I would
eagerly bring to the Council.
If given an interview, I can prove that my qualifications make me the best
candidate for this position.
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Home: (541) 488-3114. Cell: (541) 941-6316. E-Mail: surfsup@opendoor.com
928 Beswick Way. Ashland, OR. 97520
Education
200 1-2005: Ashland High School
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Work Experience
May 2003-August 2005: Rogue Valley Community Television (RVTV)
Position: Master control operator, (live) technical director
Description: As the senior master control operator at the station, I play the
programming for up to five separate television stations at a time, run
camera on live studio shows, run graphics on live programs, and light the
studio for live programs. As technical director for live City of Ashland
government meetings, I run remote cameras, switch between cameras, and
run graphics and audio. Using my knowledge of technology and the
television industry, I became one of the few high school students to ever
work at RVTV. The position also forced me to assert my initiative, as
nflost of my work is done without management supervision.
Vol unteer Experience
October 2001- April 2005: The Ashland Independent Film Festival
Position: Usher
Description: I took tickets to films, escorted patrons to their seats, and
fflaintained a clean theatre. This improved my already excellent public
relations skills.
June 2003- April 2005: The Ashland Independent Film Festival
Position: Film Selection Committee; Advisory Board
Description: In 2003 I became the first filmmaker (that had submitted
films to the festival) to screen films. I also became a member of the AIFF
Advisory Board, developing my leadership skills while helping the
comm uni ty.
June 2002-September 2003: Open Door Networks
Position: Intern
Description: Here I performed the daily duties required in maintaining an
ISP (Internet Service Provider). My knowledge of technology was
improved even more by this position.
October 2004: Medford Council and Mayoral Debates (Election 2004)
Position: Producer/Moderator
Description: As the producer of the live televised debates between city
council and mayoral candidates for the City of Medford, I contacted the
candidates, scheduled studio and air time, wrote questions, prepared the
studio, and instructed the television crew before the debate took place. I
then moderated the hour-long debate, asking questions of the candidates to
help local voters cast their ballot on November 2nd, 2004. My knowledge
of politics, local issues, and television allowed me to successfully produce
an informational debate for the people of Medford, Oregon.
January 2005: Sound of Hope tsunami relief benefit
Position: Event Director, Emcee.
Description: As the event director, I secured sponsorships for the event
from the City of Ashland, the Rotary Club of Ashland, the Rotary Club of
Lithia Springs, Ashland Fiber Network, Southern Oregon University, and
Ashland High School; I rented the venue and confirmed performers for the
concert; I designed and had posters and tickets printed; I completed a press
circuit that included the Ashland Daily Tidings, the Medford Mail
Tribune, the Grants Pass Daily Courier, KDRV, KTVL, KOBI, and
Jefferson Public Radio; I scheduled the proceedings and emceed the
concert; I then coordinated with officials from the high school to
donatelOO% of the profits to UNICEF for tsunami relief in the Indian
Ocean. My event planning knowledge, public relations skills, and
volunteer spirit enabled over $2500 to be donated to tsunami relief.
September 2004-June 2005: Ashland School Board
Position: Student Representative
Description: As the student representative to the Ashland School Board, I
represented the hundreds of students at Ashland High School at the
naonthly meetings of the board. I was the conduit for the students'
feelings, concerns, and voice. I was appointed to this position because of
nay extensive knowledge of the functions and proceedings of elected
boards and councils, as well as my excellent skills in representing the
people of the high school.
References
Pete Belcastro
General Manager
RVTV
541- 552-6395
Joe B reU
Operations Manager
RVTV
541-552-8416
Bill Gabriel
Teacher
Ashland High School
541-482-8585
Alan Oppenheimer
Founder and CEO
Open Door Networks
541-488-4127
Jane Sage
.A.ssociate Director; Board President; Vollunteer Coordinator
Ashland Independent Film Festival
541-488-3823
Eric Navickas
711 Faith Ave.
Ashland OR 97520
482-0561
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May 18, 2005
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To the Mayor and Council:
I would like to express my interest in the open City Council seat. As you are well aware, I
have been actively involved in city politics for some time. I am very knowledgeable of
process, purview, and powers of the councill.
In my race for City Council, three ye:ars ago, I proved that I was able to gain the votes of
a substantial number of Ashland voters where I lost by a narrow 2% margin. Had there
not been four candidates in the race 'Nith three representing similar views, the result may
have been much different.
Ashland spoke out firmly during the last council election and the recent school board race
that we are still a predominately liberal cornmunity. Although I obviously am not aligned
with the ostensibly conservative vievvs of Chris Hearn, let's keep in mind that he was an
appointed councilor who lost to Cate: Hartzell and then won a race against a sincere but
youthful and inexperienced candidate. I respect Chris for standing up for his beliefs and
his willingness to disclose conflicts of interest and step down during critical proceedings;
however, I do not believe he represented the values of a majority our community.
You can be assured that I will be a dedicated and responsible councilor as well as one
who represents a progressive younge:r generation that is rarely given a voice within the
established system of government.
The Council has a rare opportunity to give a voice to a large demographic group that is
generally disillusioned with the process. Apathy has unfortunately become too common
among younger individuals who feel excluded and unheard. As a councilor I will actively
work to bring these individuals into the process and allow them to become more directly
involved in creating solutions that involve all members of our community.
I appreciate your full consideration of my application and hope to have the opportunity to
work with you in shaping the future iOf our city.
Sincerely,
Eric Navickas
JtLan Sasfia Litfiman
232 Grant Street
.Jtsfi.Land~ on 97520
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May 17, 2005
MAY 1 ~ 2U05
Ashland City Recorder
City Hall
20 East Main St.
Ashland, OR 97520
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To the members of the Ashland City Council:
Greetings. I am writing you to express my interest to serve as a Council member for JPosition #6
vacated by Chris Hearn. This interest is nlotivated by a sense of personal and civic responsibility
in these critical times for the well-being of our town, our community, our environment and our
future.
Though some of you may know me through my occasional representations at Council meetings
or letters and guest forum pieces in the Tidings on local issues of particular concern for me, I
enclose below some personal background which I hope is relevant to your considerations.
I have been a resident of Ashland since 1992 when my son was born here in the Cornmunity
Hospital. Being a parent to a native Ashlander roots me in a special committed relationship to
this town, its values, priorities and development. For as heir to the consequences of our collective
choices and directions, my son is my every-day reminder of how important it is for us to be
proactive, making decisions as wisely and unselfishly as we can in the best interests of the whole.
Since coming to Ashland, I have served in numerous volunteer capacities, including as a creative
writing teacher with at-risk youth, a board mernber with the Rogue Institute for Ecology and
Economy, an active community member in the Ashland Watershed Stewardship Alliance, and an
engaged parent in the Willow Wind Comlmunity Learning Center. I am also a member of the
Ashland Community Food Co-op.
In terms of professional background and training, I am a writer and published author with
extensive experience in communications, community process, group facilitation and conflict
resolution. Before coming to Ashland, I spent rnany years in South India with volunteers from 40
nationalities in a pioneering international comnlunity experiment co-sponsored by UNESCO and
the Indian Government. There I apprenticed many of my present skills and cross-cultural values,
participating in the reforestation of 2 million native-species trees to revive a dying landscape as
well as the construction of human habitats and appropriate technologies designed to integrate
with the local ecology and culture. I also designed and coordinated the "PeaceTrees" exchange
program (1988) which brought together 70 youth from the (then) Soviet Union, America and
India for a 3-week team-building experience grounded in the planting of 5,000 trees.
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My research work, articles and books have been acknowledged and endorsed by figures such as
Margaret Mead, David Brower, Michael Toms (New Dimensions Radio), Matthew Fox, Barbara
Marx Hubbard, Michael Murphy (Esalen Institute) and Jean Houston. I have received research
grants and support from Infinity Foundation of Princeton, the Institute of Noetic Sciences in
California and Horizon Institute here in Ashland.
My academic background includes a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Florida
(with minors in psychology and philosophy) and graduate studies at the California Institute of
Asian Studies (now Cal. Inst. of Integral Studies).
I would be happy to answer any further questions you may have. I may be reached by phone at
488-0339 or email atsavitra@earthlink.net. FYI, I will be out of town for a series of
conferences and presentations in the Seattle area June 8-18.
Thank you for your attention and consideration of this proposal.
Sincerely,
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Alan Sasha Lithman
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City Council Vacancy
RECEIVED
MAY 1. H 20U5
Please accept this note as my application for an appointment to the current
vacancy on the Ashland City Council.
I believe that the current Council is familiar with my background and have --._~-'._--- .IO_~~-l,'~"""~'i<l'" .
not included a formal resume. In brief, I was employed for 36 years by -...~...
Chevron Corporation, finishing as the manager of a Distribution Technology staff.
That staff was responsible for engineering design standards for large marine
and pipeline terminals, truck fleet design and maintenance, financial
analysis of large terminal projects, training standards for terminal operators,
capital and operating expense budgeting, and the modernization of computer
equipment at large bulk terminals. I personally headed an inter-departmental team
which responded to the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, as well as a team that
responded to 1989 legislation that mandated random drug testing for certain
classes of employees that handled hazardous materials.
Since retirement, I've served on the Ashland Citizens' Budget Committee, the
City interview committee for a new Finance Officer (Lee Tuneberg), and the
committee that followed the recent Consultant's activities in a study of AFN
(substituting for Martin Levine in the last activity). I've been a volunteer
for the Ashland Police Department and performed the summer Watershed Patrol
for several years. I'm an incoming national Chairperson of the Budget and
Finance Committee for the Chevron Retirees Association, and have also served as
Northwest Region (Alaska, Washington, Idaho and Oregon) Vice President of
that organization. I am currently on the Board of the Tudor Guild, will be on
the incoming Boards of the Ashland Lions Cllub and the Siskiyou Singers, and am
involved in a number of other music and church activities.
I play piano, organ, and am an active instrument-rated pilot.
Thank you for any consideration, David F. V\filliams, 1023 Morton Street,
Ashland, OR 97520, Telephone (541) 482-6395
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May 20, 2005
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Mayor and City Council
City of Ashland
Dear Friends,
A number of persons have suggested to me that I apply for the vacant seat on
the Council left by Chris Hearn. This is tempting to me because I have al'ways
enjoyed service to our town on the different commissions and committees I have
been a member of over the last 25 years.
First let me say that if you feel an interest in considering me as a potential
candidate, I want to say that I am only interested in filling out the remainder of
Mr. Hearn's term. I am 64, my youngest child has one year left in high school,
and I would be glad to be free of regular responsibilities after that time so that we
can travel more and not be tied down to a regular schedule.
I think what I can bring to the Council during the next year and a half is a deep
knowledge and understanding of the development and history of Ashland.
During the eventful 80's, I was fortunate enough to work with John Fregonese on
some of the most important developments in our City's land use ordinances such
as those involved with Historic Preservation, Solar protections, affordable
housing, etc. During the 90's I served on the Planning Commission and Housing
Commissions and other smaller committees. I have also served on the State
level thanks to several appointments by Governors Kitzhaber and Kulongoski.
think I can contribute to positive solutions to the challenges our town faces in
terms of loss of workforce housin~~, increased commuting, losses in our
neighborhood school system, etc.
Sometimes it seems as if Ashland has everything going for it... until you scratch
the surface and look at some of the issues stated above. I love our little town
and have been in love with it since moving here almost 40 years ago fronl
Portland. It has been a wonderful ride, my time here, raising my wonderful kids
and joyfully serving all the many fine people I have built for over the years. It
would be a great thing to me to be able to spend the last year or so of my career
helping solve some of the pressing issues of our times on the Council. I hope
you agree that I can be of some help to you and to our town.
Sincerely,
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Larry Me nger V-
944-1436
PERSONAL RESUME FOR LARRY MEDINGER
City of Ashland Service
1996-2003 Housing Commission member and former chair. Housing
Commission deals with providing affordable housing in a town with
one of the highest priced housing markets in Oregon.
1991-1995 Planning Commissioner-City of Ashland.
1990-Present Builder member of City Systems Development Charges
Committee. City SDC Committee deals with issues of fairness
and practicality in setting SDC levels.
1989-1995 Member City Affordable Housing Committee. Helped create and
served on committee addressing affordable housing problems.
1980-1990 Member Historic Commission-City of Ashland.
1980-1984 Member and first chairperson of Citizen's Planning Advisory
Board-City of Ashland. Helped rewrite City land use planning
ordinances to be in compliance with newly adopted City
Comprehensive Plan.
State Service
1998 Southern Oregon representative to Governor's Task Force on
Costs and Benefits of Growth in Oregon.
2000-2003 State Community Incentive Fund committee member.
2001-Present Member of Oregon StatE~ Housing Council.
Home-buildinQ industry service and awards
1997-2001 Homebuilder member of EPA Rogue Valley Clean Air Task FDrce
1988-Present Board Member-Oregon Homebuilder's Association
1995-1997 President-Jackson County Homebuilder's Association
1988 & 1991 Homebuilder of the Year-Jackson County HBA
Oraanizational Memberships
Archaeological Conservancy, Homebuilder's Association of Jackson County,
Thousand Friends of Oregon, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy (Board
Member), Oregon Stage Works (Board Member)
Occupational History
Has been building and remodeling homes and light commercial in Ashland and
the Rogue Valley since completing university work in 1968. Strong interest in
energy-efficient, sustainable community and neighborhood development. First
subdivision, Jessica Lane, developed in 1979: a 15-unit, passive solar, affordable
housing development. During the 80's and 90's, developed Mill Pond, Clear
Creek, Poplar Place, and Crispin Street subdivisions, all with affordable
components. During the last decade, Medinger Construction Co., Inc., was the
ninth largest homebuilder in Jackson County. MCCI Remodeling Division does
approx. $1 M worth of work per year including recent award-winning Parish Hall
remodeling for Episcopal Church. Company recently (1995-2003) designed and
built a 400-person senior community in Ashland called Mountain Meadows which
has won local, state and national awards for it's senior-friendly architectural and
community design. Partner/owner-Sk:ylark Assisted Living & Enhanced Care.
RECEIVED
May 19,2005
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
City of Ashland
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I am writing to apply for the vacancy on"the: AshlaIidcitY--coiulcIl, po~itirln # 6. Having
run a campaign in the 2004 election bor the council, and receiving over 40 % of the votes
cast in the race, (the third highest nunlber of all council races), and having the backing of
several past city councilors from all different political viewpoints, I feel I would represent
a wide cross section of the population, and should be considered for the position. I have
a long history in Ashland and below' is a short summary.
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OCCUPATION
Remodeling Contractor: Morris Construction 1993 to present
OCCUP A TIONAL BACKGROUND~
Structures Engineer, Research & Manufacturing Engineer, The Boeing Company,
Seattle, W A -1978 to 1994
Cabinets & furniture builder, Lithia \V oodworking, Seattle, Washington -1 991 to 1 993
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ashland school district: Briscoe & Bellview Elementary schools, Ashland Junior High
Ashland High School graduate -1973
Southern Oregon State College
Oregon Institute of Technology, BS ~~echanical Engineering Technology -1978
GOVERNMENT AL EXPERIENCE
Ashland Planning Commission 1997 to present
Hillside Standards Review committe(~
Wetlands Ordinance Committee
City Recorder
20 East Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
20 May 2005
Dear application reviewers:
I am submitting this as my letter of interest to serve on the Ashland City Council in Position #6. I am eager to serve
my city in this capacity and I feel my experience and abilities are well suited to the city councilor role. I would like
to serve on city council to work cooperatively to develop a vision through which our government operations and city
ordinances shall best serve the people of our community. My personal strengths include cooperative decision-
making, organizational focus, and clear concise communication. I have extensive experience in meeting facilitation,
professional writing, and public speaking. I have managed large-scale projects, facility design, and various
governmental agency programs. I have also worked towards the promotion of racial and economic equality, cultural
diversity, improved air quality, and health and safety issues.
Some highlights of my personal experience, which may be relevant to this appointment, would include:
· I have observed many city council meetings and well understand how city government works.
· As a member of the current ChaJ1er Review Committee for the City of Ashland, I have gained a detailed
perspective of the legal framework within which our elected representatives work, as well as a deeper sense of
many pressing citizens' concerns.
· Regarding policy-making and implementation: I researched, developed, wrote, and successfully implemented
many government policies and procedures within the realms of health and safety, telecommunications systems,
space planning and remodeling, purchasing, building security, and emergency response action.
· I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in English and Creative Writing, have
contributed technical editing to a magazine, and currently work as a writer/editor of college legal textbooks. As a
result, I am experienced with carefully combing over the details of legal documents and presenting written
information in a clear and articulate manner.
· I was re-elected four years consecutively to serve as the Chair of the Committee for Equity and Diversity for a
state agency. I also served as chair and facilitator of a state agency Health and Safety Committee, and for an
Emergency Management Team at SOU.
· I oversaw the construction, layout, design, and furniture installation of a government facility renovation to
accommodate all operational needs for a department of 95 staff, and I followed through managing the relocation
of the 95 contented staff. This entailed extensive meeting facilitation, technical comprehension, cooperative
negotiations, and critical analyses.
· I received two significant performance recognition awards from Wisconsin State government for my
"organizational skills, attention to detail, and sensitivity to the input and needs of department employees in
managing the complex relocation of this state department."
· I served as a Legal Assistant for Jackson County, Oregon in 2000, so I am familiar with certain legal procedures
as well as how governmental procedures and laws affects many citizens.
· My familiarity with the SOU environment expanded my community connections with many young adults in our
community, senior citizens members in coordinating the Friends of the Library, and the full spectrum of ages.
· I received training and counseling experience with suicidal and runaway teenagers and their families. This
experience continues to prove useful in dealing respectfully with many varied personalities. Also my work as the
primary contact person for the Office of the District Attorney expanded my skills in dealing with a broad array
of personalities among offenders, suspects, victims, attorneys for both sides, and law officers.
I would greatly appreciate your consideration of me for the Ashland City Council Position #6. My resume follows.
Sincerely,
Michael Riedeman
632 Iowa Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Home phone: (541) 488-3199
E-mail address:michael@muzzybeat.net
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MAY 2 0 2005
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Resume
632 Iowa Street Ashland~ Oregon 97520
Phone: (541) 488-3199
E-mail: l11ichad@;l11uzzybeat.net
Summary of Qualifications
y Member of the current Charter Review Committee from July 2004 until present.
y Award for effective project management of an agency design and relocation project.
Y Seven years experience coordinating many programs.
Y Experienced and skilled in public-speaking.
Y Creative problem-solving capability.
Work Experience
Program Coordination
Y Develop policies and administer procedures for payroll, recruitment, and hiring.
Y Facilitate agency-wide meetings, serve as department liaison, and manage external public relations.
Y Oversee building management and remodel, staff relocation, and emergency response plans.
Y Present program information to public audiences using various multi-media technologies.
Y Coordinate agency financial transactions, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, and capital inventory.
Y Serve as the primary contact person for public inquiries and referrals.
Y Organize special events and educational presentations.
Y Supervise and delegate work assignments.
Writing and Editing
Y Write all department policies, develop procedures, and prepare progress reports for various programs.
Y Compose, edit, and proofread confidential correspondence, personnel documents, and legal briefs.
Y Serve as technical editor, approve magazine layout, design, and select submissions for publication.
Y Received two first-place writing awards in The Writers' Place Literary Contest, 1996 and 1998, a Madison
citywide contest with several hundred submissions per category.
Work History
2005
2000 - 2004
2000
1996 - 1999
1992 - 1996
1992
Writer/Editor
Management Assistant
Legal Assistant
Facilities Management Coordinator
Administrative Program Assistant
Energy Project Assistant
Independent Contractor, Medford, OR
Southern Oregon University Library, Ashland, OR
Jackson County, Office of District Attorney, Medford, OR
Department of Employment Relations, Madison, WI
Department of Employment Relations, Madison, WI
Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI
Education, Training, Credentials
Y Bachelor of Arts in English with Creative Writing emphasis from University of Wisconsin - l\1adison
Y City of Ashland Chartt::r Review Committee member - Ashland, Oregon
y Teen Counselor Certification from Briarpatch, Inc. - Madison, Wisconsin
Y Producer Certification, Rogue Valley Community Television, Southern Oregon University - Ashland, Oregon
Y Ergonomic Specialist Certification from Human Performance Associates - Madison, Wisconsin
Y Telecommunications Analyst Certification from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
RECE'VED
THOMAS N. DIMITRE
901 BEACH ST.
ASHLAND, OR 97520
488-4601
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May 20~ 2005
City of Ashland
City Recorder
City Hall
20 East Main St.
Ashland, OR 97520
Attn: Barbara Christensen
Dear Barbara:
Please accept tlris letter and attachments as my application for Ashland City Council~ J>osition 6.
I bave enclosed my resume and letter of interest for your consideration. Please let me know if
you have any questions.
I understand tIu,t the interviews of candidates for the City Council is scheduled for June 7.
Unfortunately, I wilt be out of town from June 7 through JWle 17. However, I would be happy
to meet with the Council at some other convenient time.
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ASHLAND, OR 97520
488..4601
May 20, 2005
Honorable City Council
20 East Main Street
Ash1and~ OR 97520
Dear City Councilors:
Please accept this letter and attaclunents as Dly letter of interest for being appointed to the vacant
position of AsMand City COWlcil, position 6. I would be honored to be appointed to 1he
Council.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Environmental Studies. Some of my
education included land use planning. I currently work part time as a Business Agent for a labor
union - the American Federation of State. County and Municipal employees - in Y relaL My
duties include negotiating contracts, reading and drafting contract language, analyzing data and
documents, preparing documents, making presentations and generally ensuring that thl~ employer
follows the contracts that have been negotiated. My hours are fairly flexible.
I have had an avid interest in City business since I moved here over ten years ago. I &In very
concerned about the livability of the town. My goal is to keep the town a unique, vibrant place
that draws vi~tors but is also a great place to live. It needs to be distinctive and diveme- and not
just Anytown, USA.
I see a handful of major issues that currently face the City. The issue of how downto,"Tl will
look in the future is an important one and is continually being fought project by project. I
strongly supported the City's rejection of the Bemis project; however it seems that we
despemtely need clear, specific guidelines for development in the downtown area and all through
this great town. I strongly support the "Big Box Ordinance" and keeping downtown unique,
diverse and vibrant. The Downtown Vision Plan, now in progress, will hopefully t clearly identi1Y
what the citizetlls of Ashland want their unique city to look like. Development in other parts of
town needs to be done carefully. The question - "How will this project benefit the City and its
residents" always needs to be asked.
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The financial :problem at the Ashland Fiber Network is a major concern of citizens. lfistorically,
the Network has lost money and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Though there
have been many attempts to resolve the red ink, none have yet been successful. Much more
work needs to be done to f'tnd a solution to this problem.
The City Ch81ter Review procesg is ongoing and is a very important opportunity to update and
modify the Charter. Hopefully this process will provide yet another clear template of how
citizens want their government to function.
The City must be a leader and innovator in equal opportunity, protecting the rights of citizens
and environmc~ntal protection. We must continue to oppose objectionable provisions of the
Patriot Act. \Ve must be a leader in protecting wildlands and our water, in recycling land
innovative altE:mative energy sources.
I will be straightforward and honest in my approach. I have always insisted on a high level of
integrity in my' life and will continue to do so on the Council.
Ashland is a great place to live and visit. My goal, as a City COW1cilor~ will be to keep it that
way.
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901 BEACH ST.
ASHLAND, OR 97520
488-4601
RESU~~E
EXPERlt~a
Busme:1S Agent, Siskiyou County Employees' AssociatioaJAmeri<<:aD FederadoD of
State, C:ounty and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). 1997 to .Present.
This job entails reviewing, writing and negotiating contracts. It also entails en:~uring
that the County follows the contracts. I am constantly involved with mediatio.nt) state
employment hearings, grievances and arbitrations. I do a great deal of listeniDjg to
emploYlee's issues and concerns. Creating campaigns and strategies are also a :major
responsibility. This job has a high level of independent decision making responsibility.
EDUCATJOI,N
Bachelor of Science in Biology with emphasis in Ecology and Natural History t Minor
in Envi.romnental Studies from California State University, Hayward. 1987.
VOLlJNTEJ~
I have been elected chair of the Rogue Group Sierra Club eacb of the last five years.
I was also elected chair of the Oregon Chapter Sierra Club in 2002.
1 am involved in other volunteer activites throughout the area.
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RECE\VED
The City Recorder
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20 East Main St.
Ashland, Oregon 97520
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Mr. Mayor and Councilors~
My namle is David Chapman and I would like to be considered for the City
Council Position #6 vacancy.
I am a nearly retired resident living with my wife Susan in a town and a
community of 'which we are both very fond. My working background has been 15
years in theater design and fifteen years in computer research. Since moving here
to Ashland we have remodeled our first house and are now nearing completion on
the design and construction of a very grt~en (Earth Advantage) hillside homle. I
also stay active~ giving back to our town through volunteer work. The initial
interests that have directed my efforts have been issues with transportation~ the
environment and land use.
Being a cyclist~ I went to a Siskiyou Blvd. design presentation to vit~w
plans for bikes. This led to being asked to join the cOlnmittee, an appointml~nt the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (a former Chair), and then an appointrnent to
the Traffic Safl~ty Commission (the currlent Chair). I am the Ashland
representative to the MPO's Public Advisory Committee. I think that it is
important to attend LID meetings to monitor neighborhood progress. I worked
with the Nevada Street residents to find a compromise solution between the city's
initial plan and neighborhood concerns.
Being concerned for our air and \vater quality ~ I worked with a grouJP of
people to reverse a DEQ proposal that would have allowed srnall particulate
matter to increase in our valley. I'm gently pushing for changes to reduce
greenhouse gases in auto emissions and reducing auto dependence by improving
public transit in the valley.
I have always had in interest in art~ design~ architecture and building. I
follow as many local issues as time allows. The "downtown plan" interests me and
I will participate in some form.
This is a very interesting time in our community and I would like the
opportunity to participate in the decisions that guide it. Thank you for your
consideration.
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DA VID R. CHAPMAN
390 Orchard St.
Ashland, Oregon 95750
(541) 488-0152
Fifteen years experience with the computer industry in research and
development working with a wide variety of networked equipment. Fifteen
years experience with theater industry.
M.S. Program in Computer Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,
MN. Completed coursework with the area of concentration in machine design
and graphics.
B.A. in Theater Arts, University of Texas, Austin, TX. Specialization in
Theater Technology and Lighting Design.
Self-employed Computer Consultant. Worked with companies on a project
basis to supply expertise in several areas acquired from previous appointments.
My projects ranged from ongoing work at MCC to Website design and
implementation for small companies. Projects included identifying and resolving
problems in the workplace. The solutions were small programs or scripts using
applications such as Word, Access, Excel and PhotoShop. Worked with Unix
and PCs in C, Delphi, Pearl, Flash, HTML, ColdFusion, SQL and FTP.
Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corp. (MCC), Austin, TX.
Worked on pattern recognition software including neural net simulators and
their application in flatscreen display technology. The focus of my work was to
improve the efficiency of simulators and image processing and to build
demonstration hardware and software using our technology. Worked with Lisp
machines, various Unix workstations and PCs in Lisp and C.
Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Austin, Texas. Worked on groupware for
the Software Technology Center. The focus of my work was user interfaces for
tools across a variety of networked machines. Worked with Lisp machines, Mac
and Sun workstations in Lisp, C and Hypercard.
Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corp. (MCC), Austin, TX.
Team designed and worked on the platform and interactive editors for a
networked Electrical CAD system. Worked with Lisp machines, Silicon
Graphics and Sun workstations in object-oriented Lisp, C and X windows.
Strengths: Creative, forthright, leader.
Control Data Corp., Minneapolis, MN. Software applications developer in
Electrical CAD systems. Worked on an interactive placement program for gate-
array layout. Design, usability, documentation, programming and customer
support. On Unix workstations, in FORTRAN. Strengths: Quick, responsible,
thorough, professional.
Theatrical Experience. Lighting design, technical direction, stage construction,
electrics, sound and special effects for theater, opera, dance, concerts and
television. Representativ1e skills: Artistic, management, carpentry, electrical,
plastics, welding, engine,ering, drafting, rigging, etc.
Practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan, bicycling, hiking, painting and music.
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
Laurel <Iaurelmaccurdy@jeffnet.org>
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5/20/2005 2:54:36 PM
City Council Application
Laurel Sutherlin
430 Ashland St.
Ashland, OR 97520
La u rei maccu rdy@jeffnet.org
(541) 301-8963
To the Mayor and Ci~V Council of Ashland,
I am writing to request that you consider appointing me to the newly
vacant seat on the City Council. I am engaged in the Ashland community
on many levels, and tlave dedicated much of my life in the last ten
years to working on projects that benefit our community and our region.
I see the opportunity to sit on the council as an effective way to
continue my participation in guiding and shaping the direction of
Ashland through a time of major transitions and challenges.
I am a founding member of the community-organizing forum Ashland
Community Action, and facilitated many of the initial meetings bringing
together diverse sections of our community to chart a progressive
vision for the future of our small town. I was active in the
development of our mission statement and community outreach efforts,
and the stated vision of ACA remains consistent with my personal
political platform.
My highest priorities include further integrating ecological
sustainability into the management of the city, supporting and
improving our already high quality public education" and maintaining
the livability and quallity of life in Ashland by supporting small
businesses and the small town character that makes Ashland so special.
I also place a high value on affordable housing, alternative
transportation, increased community involvement in local politics and
open space acquisition by the City.
I am a homeowner in Ashland and I have a long-term commitment to and
investment in the health and prosperity of our city. I serve on the
board of directors of the Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center, an
Ashland-based forest protection organization that acts as a watchdog
group providing oversight on federal land management activities across
millions of acres of forests across Southern Oregon and Northern
California. I work seasonally for the Klamath Bird Observatory, as a
contracted field ornittlologist collecting data on migratory songbirds.
I am applying to the Masters of Science program for Environmental
Education at SOU in the following year.
I am a co-founder and project director of the Ashland-based grassroots
nonprofit group the Oxygen Collective. We promote social justice and
environmental integrity through creative community organizing, public
education and media campaigns involving our 40-foot biodiesel tour bus.
In addition, I have oq~anized countless community events in and around
Ashland over the past eight years. I have played a major role in
conferences, film screenings, educational presentations and benefits
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ranging from forest protection to alternative energy to supporting
indigenous movements.
I am deeply engaged in the ongoing community dialog about the direction
and future of Ashland as a city and as a community. I am familiar with
the major issues and challenges facing our City Council, and I am eager
to dive into researching and learning more about issues I have less
experience with. I would be proactive about consulting people with
greater experience than I about important issues before the council.
I am passionate and enthusiastic about the well being of the City of
Ashland. I strongly believe we are well positioned to be on the
forefront nationally of providing examples of innovative municipal
initiatives and programs. Ashland is a beacon for progressive political
possibility, and I can see that we are at a decisive juncture in the
historical development of the City. Ashland is a laboratory on the
national stage and can act as a model for visionary experiments in city
governance.
I would bring a new voice and perspective to the City Council that I
believe would invigorate city politics with fresh energy and public
interest. I am attentive, articulate and able to work productively with
people at the far ends of the political spectrum. If I am appointed, my
term as a councilor will bring with it a heightened level of civic
involvement, especially by young people. I am a well-known community
member and an active organizer on many issues, and I would work to
inspire people, including those who feel disillusioned with politics in
general, to participate at the city level to influence the issues they
care most about.
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May 19,2005
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Dear Ashland City Council,
Please accept this letter as my application for the open seat on the Ashland City Council.
I moved to this community 10 years ago, upon graduating from Oregon State University
with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a minor in Political Science. I was fortunate
to be hired by the City of Ashland as a police officer in 1995 and worked in that capacity
until 1997, when I was hired by the Medford Police Department.
Over the past ten years, I Inet my wife and began to raise a family in Ashland. l\1yoldest
son attends Bellview School and my two youngest are close behind. As the father of
three young children, I atn always concerned that they receive every opportunity and are
provided with an environment that is safe to grow and learn
Professionally, ][ have had the unique opportunity to see up close everyday the real issues
which effect people and the daily struggles of many others just to live or get by. In doing
so, I have sought ways on a daily basis to solve various problems and help individuals as
well as larger groups of people come to an understanding and common ground in
resolving issues. The job, however, has also exposed me to the harsh realities of life and
what people can be capable of. This varied experience over the past decade has given me
a unique perspective on community concerns, such as public safety and livability issues.
My current position as a patrol supervisor has allowed Ine to manage individuals and to
work closely with various aspects of city functions, which has allowed me to better
understand the nature municipal government.
In closing I would like to re-affirm my dedication to the community by offering lmy time
and effort as a n1ember of the Ashland City Council. I believe it is every citizen~'s duty to
become involved in shaping the vision and direction of the community and thereby
improving the quality of life for everyone. Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
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285o-wedgewood Ln.
Ashland, Or 97520
482-2507
941-2438
Greg A. "lemhouse
Background Information
PERSONAL:
Born 4/13/1973 Portland, OR
Raised in Salelm, OR
Graduated McNary High Schoo11991
Attended Oregon State University 1991-1995
Graduaited with B.S. in Sociology and Minor in Political Science
Moved to Ashland in 1995
Married 8 years
Three Children: Jackson 7 years old, Johnathon 4 years old, Isabella 1 year old
PROFESSIONAL:
Ashland Polic~~ Department
Patrol Olfficer 1995-1997
~1edford Police Department
Patrol Olfficer 1997-2002
Master tJfficer (Supervisor) 2002-Present
.L~$signments: Field Training Officer, Senior Volunteer
Coordinator, Honor Guard, Use of Force Instructor, Drug
R.ecognition Expert
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (Police Academy)
Assistant Instructor 1999-2001
Lead Instructor 2001-Present
RECEIVED
Application for Ashland City Council seat #6
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Honorable Mayor and Council,
I would like to apply for the # 6 position on Council - recently vacated by Chris Hearn.
My resume is cUlTently on file with the City.
A very well-qualified group of citizens was interviewed by Council in August 2001 when the #6
seat was vacated by David Fine.
I attended those interviews back then, and noted with interest their answers.
Below are my answers to the questions asked by the City Council to all those prospective
applicants. (I can expand if necessary should I be considered for interview)
1. How long have you lived in the community and what community activities havle you
been involved in?
/ moved to Ashland with Sarah and our two elementary-aged boys in 1990.
/ was a member of the
Hearn's vacant seat).
/ was recently appointed to the Traffic Safety commission.
I have been Par€'nt volunteer at in Henry's classrom teaching computer
skills and filming video with the kids.
I was an event organizer volunteer for AHS senior all-night (Both my sons have now graduated
AHS '98 and '00) (Who wants to be a Mi//ennium Student ?" - Class of 2000)
I served a 4 yr term on (the only Ashland
representative) during their successful for library building.
I was a volunteer with the Qshand.. indepe17dent film festival in its first year and organizer
of their 4th July parade entry the following year.
I was a Video R€'porter for 2004.
Participant in FriE~nds of Ashland "Vision Planning",
charette, /I charette,
recent charette.
I have lobbied Council and City Commissions on many issues such as Parking,
allocation, Resolution to protect (UPA) ,
ordinance, Plant on DIMJ":?, traffic
for 3.5 yrs (appointed by Mayor Deboer to Chris
charette.
charettE~, Library
char€'tte, and
Measure . Me'asure ,proposed
on Gresham St., AFN etc.
I have also recently become a
(see recent story at
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***( N. B. I have produced, directed, filmed and edited (together with a father/son team from
Medford) my first short broadcast documentary "Walk for the Wild" covering the May 7. 2005
Salem to Cave Junction march opposing the Biscuit salvage logging. It is being aired live
tomorrow on RVTV community access channel AFN Ch. 95 and Charter Ch. 31 May 21. 2005
at 1 p. m. )
2. What do you think is the biggest issue facing the city in the next two years, and how do
you see yoursellf contributing to resolve the issues?
Growth and deve~/opment and fiscal responsibility. I feel my experience would benefit the council
when dealing with these issues.
e.g. My experience of Land Use Law and Real Estate finance, development and planning, and
architectural design. I also have an intimate knowledge of our Comprehensive Plan.
The City Council is slowed down by planning appeals and we have to strive to ensure tllat
citizens do not fe,el the constant need to appeal Planning Commission decisions. I would continue
to work to expedite our Planning process ensuring transparency and fairness for all parties.
We need to diversify our tourist-based economy (per 1988 Downtown Plan recommendations)
and encourage YIfJar-round ( per cultural and economic development grant criteria) living-wage
employers to loc(~te here while facilitating workforce housing solutions for their employees.
3. What personcll skills and time availability do you offer the council?
My personal skills such as listening and decision-making have been honed during my tilne on the
Planning Commission. I have gained experience in the workings of government and am a keen
researcher with a love of local history.
I already regularly attend numerous City meetings and participated in RVTV "City Talk" on behalf
of the PC.
I have proved that I can make time to do what is needed while I was a member of the Ashland
Planning Commission. During my 3 1/2 yrs on the Planning Commission I never missed a regular
meeting or lunch-time Hearings Board assignment or ever had to recuse myself. I reguli:Jr/y
attended the monthly "drop-in" citizen chats at 4.00p.m.
I like to think I already have a cordial working relationship with the present council due to my civic
involvement and the many meetings we have already shared. The same goes for my involvement
with many memb'ers of City Staff with whom I interact on a regular basis, and I hope my respect
for them is reciprocated.
I love to hike and' cycle and would be happy to perform the #6 liaison duties.
4. What is your primary motivation for seeking the vacant council seat?
I am confident that I can assist the Council decision making process by bringing to the table some
of the same skills that Councilors Hearn and Fine provided - especially concerning Land Use
issues.
5. Do you see yourself representing a particular constituency or group?
Both myself and Sarah, my partner of 30 yrs., are self-employed in our town and I have built up
many contacts within the both public sector (especially government and schools) and with local
businesses. I know many retirees, students and parents, and residents from the six diffi~rent
neighborhoods I .have lived in Ashland. I have frequently listened to them all at the manJ{ public
meetings I have attended and feel I could represent their diverse needs and wishes as well as
anyone who migJ1t have been elected to office to serve our community..
Also a new one:: 6. (Staff's) question regarding ...background in land use matters,
familiarity with lcity government (ie. public purchasing process, oregon budget IClIWS, etc).
Our expert City staff have the necessary expertise in each of their respective The responsibility
of the Council merely to set policy direction and not to micro-manage.
I have communicated with various City department heads on many occasions on all these issues.
(e.g. Capital Improvement RFPs, Affordable Housing RFP, budget line items etc. I am not
intimate with Oregon Budget Law (but I do have a full set of Oregon Revised Statutes in my
personal library). However I was, as stated above, a member of the Jackson County Library
Advisory Committee when we discussed bids for building the new libraries in all the Jackson
County communities as well as instrumental in presenting the $38.9 million bond to the County
voters.
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