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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPosition 1 (Interim) Applications From: To: Date: Subject: "Colin Swales" <colin@mind.net> "Barbara christensen" <barbarac@ashland.or.us> 6/29/20062:56:41 PM Letter of Interest - council seat #1 ~~c~~ ,i'" ~D Barbara, (cc Council) 4:. , .. ~<~~: .~ From: COLIN SWALES "':"',,-:: "':.... Please take this email to be my required "letter of interest" for consideration by Council for ap'p~ent to the vacancy for Jack Hardesty's seat #1. ....~~,.. Could you please confirm receipt and that you still have my resume and previous applications on file and that you can provide that information once again to the Mayor and Council members. Could you please append the following citizen involvement experience gained since I last applied (for appointment to Chris Hearn's vacant Council seat 12 months ago): 1) Interviewed with Paul Zucker of Zucker Systems, consultants, to discuss improvement suggestions for Planning Division Operational Audit. Spoke to this agenda item (i.e. "Zucker Report") before Council ( see http://www.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?Display=Minutes&AMI D=2540 ). 2) Interviewed with Scot Siegel, Principal of Siegel Planning Services, and Ralph Tahran of Ralph Tahran Architecture, Land Use Consultants, with regard to updating our Land Use Ordinances ( Chapter 18) ("Siegel Report" ) Commented on details contained in their draft report in letters I sent to Council (e.g. "ambiguity or policy" http://pine.ashland.or.us/pipermail/counciI/2006-April/001713.html). 3) Interviewed with George Crandall and Don Arambula of Crandall Arambula, PC, Planning Consultants, (as citizen downtown neighbor stakeholder) to offer suggestions for a possible Downtown Plan. Attended and participated in follow-up public meeting as "a long-time proponent of downtown planning" see http://www.dailytidings.com/2006/ April%202006/0426/042606n 1. php. 4) Currently serving on Ashland's Traffic Safety Commission and also as liaison for that commission to the Bike and Ped Commission. 5) Participated in public meeting held in Medford by David Engwitch on innovative techniques for traffic calming through "mental speed bumps" ( see http://www.mentalspeedbumps.com/) 6) Attended numerous Council and Planning Commission meetings during the last 12 months and often spoke during Public Forum and to specific agenda items ( e.g. AFN, Land Use interpretations etc.) 7) Attended Public Forum on City Charter Review. 8) "Director of the Hunt" and question complier for The 21 st Annual State of Jefferson High School Scavenger Hunt held SOU Winter 05/06 [see http://www.sou.edu/EcpNouth/competitionquestionsHS2005.html] Conclusion I had known Councilor Jack Hardesty for a number of years since he first organized "Citizens for Responsible Government" and also during his time as Council liaison to the Traffic Safety and Planning Commissions. I got to know him well and feel that we both shared many ideas including a common vision ..,-' r . - - ,...,';. "":':'.':<'" :'X""__~_'__:_"'__'_:_:':_:_:_'_'___'_'_'_'_"_'_'_'v.'. ,o:.>:.:.:.:.:.:{,,>>, 9, - ';;'.<<-:':':':':' ~':""':"<<'-:-:-:':'_ ,-"-:-,-,-:_:_,-,-,-~"<<<.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:...,,,, . .." .-.-",.: ..:.".'.",_9______'___,_,_,___,_,_,_,_,_,_,_:._." _'<' .':<=""~ . _ . ,,". < ~...~.~~b~r~ Chri~~!:!~,~.!:!...:....~~tter ofln!~r~st - ~!:?=l:I.!:!.~iL~~.at #10, for the future of this City. His election in 2004 was an overwhelming endorsement (66% versus 34%) by a community wanting a progressive change from the then long-time incumbent that previously held the seat for decades. I feel that I could hopefully represent the same constituency that voted for Jack in 2004 during the upcoming 5 months until the #1 seat is re-contested in this coming November elections. I feel that having been self-employed most of my working life, I am a natural decision-maker. Having served on two City Commissions and participated at many Council meetings, I feel I have well acquainted myself with many of issues that come before Ashland's Council as well as having participated in many other aspects of City Policy. e.g. Transportation, Municipal Code updates, City Planning, Measure 37, AFN, Public Meetings Law, Ethics, Public Art, Historic Preservation, Railroad Property development etc. Colin Swales 461 Allison Street, Ashland, OR colin@mind.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix A Letters to Council (June 2005 to June 2006) a.. [Council] M37 overhaul fails in Senate Colin Swales a.. [Council] Combining Commissions? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Oregonian Editorial - Put a deadline on Measure 37 Colin Swales a.. [Council] Ashland Planning & Senate Bill 82 Colin Swales a.. [Council] Request for Council to Appeal PA 2005-00328 Colin Swales a.. [Council] Reasons for Council to call up PA 2005-00328 Colin Swales a.. [Council] SO...is it time for me to step down? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Assuming the facts... are accurate? Colin Swales a.. [Council] 3rd floor Condo is a Hotel? Colin Swales a.. [Council] bagels and smoothies? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Lithia Way appeal Colin Swales a.. [Council] Home Sweet Hotel/Motel? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Home Sweet Hotel/Motel? Colin Swales a.. [Council] "hollowed-out" communities? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Side Yard or Front? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Downtown Parking & Historic Plaques Colin Swales a.. [Council] re: Apology to Mike Morris Colin Swales a.. [Council] Re: Fwd: Northlight Memo response to Colin Swales' Issues Colin Swales a.. [Council] exercise of policy by Council? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Northlight Traffic Study flawed? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Power to Amend Plans? Colin Swales a.. [Council] re:Lithia Lot Housing Proposals Colin Swales a.. [Council] Downtown on-site parking Colin a.. [Council] Vision? M37? Colin a.. [Council] Reconsideration of the vote Colin a.. [Council] yet ANOTHER reconsideration? Colin a.. [Council] Fwd: Reconsideration v Council Appeal Colin a.. [Council] bulk and scale Colin a.. [Council] Hoist on their own petard? Colin Swales a.. [Council] archive gone dark? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Lack of Vision? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Robert's Rules Colin a.. [Council] Robert's Rules - next meeting? Colin a.. [Council] Re: Robert's Rules Colin ~- ~....:ISage]] r Barbara Christensen - Letter'of Interest - council seat #1 -" I , =-- W~~ '*'~ "= ~=:._... ~=~~ a.. [Council] clear guidance? Colin a.. [Council] TWO separate paths to reconsideration? Colin a.. [Council] Craig Stone's footprint? Colin a.. [Council] PC rules - suggested changes Colin a.. [Council] PC chair Rules....OK? Colin a.. [Council] Public Art at street intersections? Colin a.. [Council] wig wag and semaphores Colin Swales · a.. [Council] Re: Public Art at street intersections? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Purpose, Intent and lack of Vision Colin Swales a.. [Council] Supremes rule on Measure 37 Colin Swales a.. [Council] ALUO 18.68.050 - request for interpretation/clarification Colin Swales a.. [Council] A stitch in time.... Colin Swales a.. [Council] Interpretations - ORS & LUBA Colin Swales a.. [Council] Arterial Triage - protecting the commons Colin Swales a.. [Council] Ministerial Arterial work-around Colin Swales a.. [Council] Setbacks - Dazed and Confused? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Concerns, Myths, and Slander? Colin Swales a.. [Council] re: Infill Colin Swales a.. [Council] Goal #1 Citizen Involvement Colin Swales a.. [Council] Planning Policy - Siegel draft? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Land Use Update - phased recommendations? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Lithia Way Colin Swales a.. [Council] bring back setback? Colin Swales a.. [Council] RR crossing closures Colin Swales a.. [Council] Secrecy Colin Swales a.. [Council] ambiguity or policy? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Frontage Colin Swales a.. [Council] RR prescriptive easements Colin Swales a.. [Council] Setback on Lithia Way Colin Swales a.. [Council] FAR. Variance Colin Swales a.. [Council] FAR. Variance (narrative attached) Colin Swales a.. [Council] Reconsider?..and laptops. Colin Swales a.. [Council] downtown deja vu Colin Swales a.. [Council] Some Planning History... Colin Swales a.. [Council] Pandora's Box - the LID Colin Swales a.. [Council] Ashland's summer snow Colin Swales a.. [Council] Minutes need correcting Colin Swales a.. [Council] Public Nuisance? - Just suck it up... Colin Swales a.. [Council] Laptop use in Land Use Hearings? Colin Swales a.. [Council] Healthy links and wordwrap Colin Swales a.. [Council] re: Laptop use in Land Use Hearings? (reply to Alex) Colin Swales a.. [Council] #1 write-in question? Colin Swales t Barbara christensen - Colin Resume.{~1 ~ Page 1] I 461 Allison Street Ashland OregOll 4880939 c:olin@mind.net Colin Swales Objective Application for vacated seat on City of Ashland Planning Commission Experience 199~Present Design and Build Ashland, OR Proprietor Restored numerous historic homes in Ashland and Medford, Oregon Designed and managed development of Ashland Willows POO, Ashland Realtor (Patricia Sprague Real Estate. Consultant for CAD drafting. 1988-1990 Contractor Proprietor New residential construction Kelowna, BC, Canada 1987-1988 Jeff Sutor Restoration Design Consultant Design and Build services for Historic Homes in Annapolis. Annapolis, MD 1986-1987 Charter Skipper Bristol, UK Yachtmaster Built 37' sailing yacht. Skipper for yacht chartering in Mediterranean and Chesapeake Bay, MD Transatlantic voyage from Canary Islands, Africa to Caribbean. Education 1981-1986 Design Perspective Bristol, UK Proprietor Restored historic homes in Conservation Area, Bristol, England 1979-1981 Bristol, UK Bachelors Degree in Architecture, University of Bristol Interests History, Genealogy, Sailing, Architecture, Libraries. ~T- - ~ Ba~ra christensen - Colin Resume.~'j Page 21 . (, . . I Community Involvement Member Jackson County Library Advisory Committee. Member of 'Friends of Ashland Library'. Citizen P~icipation at many design charettes... e.g. Vision Planning, RR District, Downtown Plan, Parking and Transportation, Siskiyou Blvd, Library Expansion etc. Appealed planning decision to City Council & LUBA. Put Historic and Land Use sections ofComp. Plan on Web (ongoing). Campaigned successfully to save Carpenter Hall Film Selection Committee Ashland Independent Film Festival. -- RECEIVED Application for Ashland City Council seat #6 MAY 20 2005 Honorable Mayor and Council, I would like to apply for the # 6 position on Council - recently vacated by Chris Hearn. My resume is currently 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 have you been involved in? I moved to Ashland with Sarah and our two elementary-aged boys in 1990. I was a member of the Plannina Commission for 3.5 yrs (appointed by Mayor Deboer to Chris Hearn's vacant seat). I was recently appointed to the Traffic Safety commission. I have been Parent volunteer at Lincoln Elementarv. 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 Millennium Student?" - Class of 2000) I served a 4 yr term on Jackson County Librarv Advisory Committee (the only Ashland representative) during their succesSful $38.9 mil/ion Bond measure for library building. I was a volunteer with the oshond Int:lqJendent film festlvol in its first year and organizer of their 4th July parade entry the following year. I was a Video Reporter for 4th Julv live webcast 2004. Participant in Friends of Ashland "Vision Planning", Transportation and Parkina charette, Library charette, Downrtown Plan /I charette, Railroad Property charette. Charter Review charette, and recent Downtown Vision charette. I have lobbied Council and City Commissions on many issues such as Bus Idlina. Parking, Cultural and Economic Development Grant allocation, Resolution to protect Civil Liberties (UP A), Measure E Measure J..Q, proposed Ethics ordinance , Quarry & Asphalt Plant on DIMR, traffic on Gresham st., AFN etc. I have also recently become a Volunteer with RVTV Community Access (see recent story at http://www.dailvtidinas.com/2005/0517/051705vallev1.shim/) ***( 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. <<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 yourself contributing to resolve the issues? Growth and development 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-.J 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 that citizens do not feel 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 year-round ( per cultural and economic development grant criteria) living-wage employers to locate here while facilitating workforce housing solutions for their employees. 3. What personal skills and time availability do you offer the council? My personal skills such as listening and decision-making have been honed during my time 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 regularly 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 members 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 perfonn 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 different neighborhoods I have lived in Ashland. I have frequently listened to them all at the many public meetings I have attended and feel I could represent their diverse needs and wishes as well as anyone who might have been elected to office to serve our community.. Also a new one: 6. (Staffs) question regarding ...background in land use matters. familiarity with city government (ie. public purchasing process. oregon budget laws. 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 Ubrary 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. Respectfully yours. Colin Swales ~r-__n_- _u__ May 31, 2006 R:C€IV~O jill" -, L. \J' li ',i' v( /Q':"1 ~t..,.ol Ashland City Council Attn: Barbara Christiansen 1175 E. Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 ~ -, ...._-~ '....~~ -,~ Dear Council Members: It has come to my attention there is a vacancy in the City Council. Please consider this a letter of interest in this position. I have served on the Precinct Committee, Position 4 in Ashland for the past four (4) years. I am entering my third term of office. I can provide references upon request. Thank you for your attention in this matter. I look forward to hearing from you. ~r;J ~ Douglas Hewitt 144 N. 2nd Street P.O. Box 315 Ashland, OR 97520 Hewittdoug92doug@netscape.net RECEIVED April 12, 2006 ......--'-.. -- To Whom It May Concern: . .._-...... "~~"-'~-:... . This letter serves as a letter of recommendation for employment for Douglas Hewett. I have known Doug since 1999, in t..~e capacity of each of us being volUa'1teers for a community project called "Uncle Foods Diner". Doug was always reliable" caring, responsible and consistent with his weekly commitment for four years. Doug was always willing to do whatever it took to make the meal happen and be of high quality for the receivers of the meal. I could always count on him. I have known Doug personally since that time and have known him to always be of good cheer, and positive in attitude. I admire that he has had the courage and forthrightness to run for public office, in an effort to make his community a better place. I encourage his continued success. From my experience, I believe that Douglas Hewett would be an excellent employee. Please feel free to call me if you need more information, at 541-482-2653. Sincerely, ~W~ Sue Ward '" DOUGLAS I. HEWETT DOUGLAS I. HEWETT r' OCCUPATION: Rogue Regency Inn 4-4-03 - Present Paid POR/Shuttle Driver 2300 Biddie Road Medford, Oregon OCCUPAnONAL BACKGROUND: ' Bear Creek Corp 9/02-12102 Paid I ' LaborlHyster Driver . . Medford Mall Tribune 02196-1197 Paid I ~nD~~ . Ashland Christian Fellowship,.Grounds Keeper 6/01-8/02 Unpaid ' , ' , EDlicAnONAL BACKGRduND:"..' I Medford SR High (North), 12, HS Diploma, Basic ., . ~', Rogue Community College, 6 weeks, Certlflcate.4/27/0f, Customer Service Rep' " '" ': . ,r~ Customer Service Rep Cert 4.27.01, GoOd Communlcallon Skills, Word, Windows 95, 97, 98 Excel, Access, Typing Cert, And good phone skills, " " . . Basic Computer progtalllmlng skills, " , ,,' PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERI~NCE:" , " , 1) Democratic Precinct Committee Person.P08It1on#4; .;;,;\ Elected 5-18-02, 5-01-04 Elected 5-18'04 present , 2) Peace House, UNCIL Foods dinner Prep person, cook 6-199 - 4/2002 2 years unpaid ' 3) Sierra Club. Member 2003, 2004 "I 4) Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Member 2003,2004 ,~; (\ 5) United States Marine Corp Honorable Discharge', i 6) National Rifle Association member 2003 present' ,,'I 7) Interfallh care community of Ashland, 2000-01 1 year UN. PAID ' . ,. " Advocate lor the Homeless volunteer 6) Forest Conference 2002, Headwaters Ashland, Oregon 9) Common Cause Member 2004 , '..t l '" I \1 o..~' (.'0e.~ ~H 'f~~ Ro~ U:L Uo.lI eY, ~ ~r 3Y 'feo..rS. 7! l.A.'JCN" t,. {cry c.~lA.rt y A ~ t> l3y MA K~I -0 ...O~ - uHf,').. ~N.-5e.Hf . -39 \r aY" I' 5'41 - '71];J.-5toS-" s~f+ ~ \) t'-t' IX r- l' ,/ l-.~1 t~ ~.- '. .~ , ~ ,~ ~~; ,~;~ . ",~ !. ~;,:;~ "'!...., "';.1 . II.' '.i;: r ~ ~l' 1~: , , .,' 1.... ~, - ~ ,t.;,.. ..C' ;'\'~\ '-'t'" , :;td, , . ~1:', , Iit~' ~ .; .' , . , ~ ~ t.~. :, f.J~, J ~ :!" ,~,."I ;r~~. ',~ .i: '.~:~' I ~ \t { ~~\~'~ t :~ /. ' "., \, l~ , 'y' Alice Hardesty 575 Dogwood Way Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-8076 RECEIVED Ie I;: " . ,-, .<~;i.,;~., "-"~. --.......: ............(1" '" To the Mayor and City Council of Ashland: I would like to apply for appointment to fill the Council position left vacant by the recent death of my husband, Jack Hardesty. It is now more than a month since his death and I have had time to weigh the decision carefully. Consequently I have decided to go forward in hopes that I will be appointed. Attached is a brief summary of my resume. There are several reasons why I believe I can be helpful to the City Council and citizens of Ashland: First, I know that Jack was devoted to the City and I would like to carry on his legacy to the extent I can. But I also have a strong commitment to Ashland, having lived here nearly 13 years and have loved it more than any other place I have lived. Its cultural offerings, scenic beauty, small-city charm, and especially the variety of its intelligent and thoughtful citizens are unique. These resources are invaluable and I would like to be a part of any effort to preserve and nourish them. My experience as a volunteer in several Ashland activities would be helpful. I have served on the Ashland Housing Commission for two years, presently as its vice-chair, and have been a member of all three of its subcommittees. In addition, I have been a board member of Chamber Music Concerts, Ashland's thriving presenter ofworld-c1ass chamber music, having served as president and at various times as chair of its long-range planning, development, and artistic committees. Finally, my long career in the federal government has provided me with skills in management, critical analysis, and teamwork. It has also taught me patience and perseverance, both of which are necessary for the conduct of any public office. Because my tenure spanned both Republican and Democratic administrations, and I often needed to work with political appointees, I have learned to work with people who do not always share my views. If appointed, I believe I would help the Council work effectively on many of its problems and opportunities. Summary Resume - Alice Hardesty In my early career I was a teacher of the deaf, then an audiologist with the D.C. Department of Health, then, after completing a traineeship at the V A Hospital, I directed a pilot training program for a non-profit agency in Maryland. My career in the federal government stated in 1973 as a bioacoustical scientist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Noise Abatement and Control, during which I performed research and developed criteria for noise-induced hearing loss and other effects of noise. I also served as executive secretary for an inter-agency panel on noise effects research. In 1978 I moved to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the U.S. Department of Labor, where I was a senior scientist and manager of the noise standard. As such I directed a team of audiologists, lawyers, and economists in preparation of the amendment to OSHA's noise standard for hearing conservation programs. The new standard was promulgated in 1981. In addition, I managed contracts to study noise measurement and engineering noise control, and chaired the Inter-Agency Regulatory Liaison Group's Subcommittee on Noise. In 1982 I started my own consulting firm, Alice Suter and Associates (Suter being my maiden name), and returned to the federal government in 1988 as a visiting scientist and research audiologist with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Since 1990, I have continued to consult on noise related issues for various government agencies, community groups, corporate medical departments, product manufacturers, unions, trade associations, and attorneys. During my career I have been active in my professional associations, have received honors and awards from several of them, and have held office in the Acoustical Society of America and the National Hearing Conservation Association. I have also been active internationally as an invited lecturer in Europe, Australia, and South America, as a consultant to the World Health Organization, and as a delegate representing the U.S. EPA to the U.S.S.R. (pre-1990). I am the author or co-author of some 50 articles, book chapters, and technical reports in my field. My educational background is as follows: BA - Liberal Arts, American University MSEd - Education of the Deaf, Gallaudet College PhD - Audiology, University of Maryland RECEIVED Stephen J. Hauck 2305-C Ashland Street, # 198 Ashland, Oregon 97520 541) 488-1623 p.' June 29, 2006 20 East Main Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 ~___-"--___ ~.'._~... _ .;...,~. .._"'" .'~r .... ~--...!".. To the Ashland City Council and Mayor: This letter is to express my interest in being appointed to the current Council vacancy for Position # 1. Many of you are already familiar with my service as a former member of the Ashland City Council, from 1993-2000 and other public and community service. For those of you who are not, and to refresh memories, let me give you a short bio. I was born and raised in Ashland, graduating from Ashland Senior High, graduated from the University of Oregon, with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Public Policy, Planning and Management, and graduated from Southern Oregon University, where I received a Master degree in M ement. essional career has consisted of twelve years as a political consultant and seventeen years of mana ent experience in the nonprofit sector. I am currently serving as the Executive Director at m~Upper Rogue Community Center, based in Shady Cove. My other public and community experience has consisted of service on the board of directors for local community organizations as well as other public service positions such as the Rogue y Transportation District Board of Directors and the Ashland School District Budget ittee. During my service on the Ashland City Council, I served as liaison to the Housing Commission, Senior Program Board, the Parks Commission, the AFN Programming Committee, the AFN Technical Advisory Committee, the Chamber of Commerce, RYCOG, the Audit Committee, the Historic Commission, the Airport Commission, and the Watershed Council. As a City Councilor, I primarily focused on transportation issues, social services, affordable housing, open-space conservation, technology and planning. These are still issues I care deeply about and would like to work with our community in finding solutions to these and other challenges we face. I look forward to the interviews and wish you luck as you make your choice. Sincerely, Stephen J. Hauck ......................... ---~~ RECEIVED June 21, 2006 Barbara Christensen City Recorder Ashland Administrative Offices 20 E. Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 ~ '-'~ .... ..''';'-~..." ";~,:"":::.'...,,,,- Dear Ms. Christensen, By the submission of this letter, I wish to express my interest in filling the Ashland Council seat vacancy left by Jack Hardesty. My wife and I moved here three years ago and we quickly learned to love the city. Ashland will continue to grow-it is too desirable a place to live not to grow. I have no particular agenda in wanting to be on the Council other than to try to see that as the city's population increases, its character, charm and all the features that drew us here are not spoiled by growth. My background is as follows. I graduated from Loyola University Los Angeles with an EE degree. I worked for Ampex Corp in various capacities for over 20 years. My last position there was as a product line manager with engineering, marketing and sales departments reporting to me. After leaving Ampex I was president of MegaTape, a small company making tape backup devices. I finished my career with IBM handling disk subsystems. I was a sales director with an intemal support organization and sales men covering the US, Europe and the Middle East reporting to me. Now retired, I get to indulge myself in my long time hobby of woodworking and I am a member of the Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild. Sincerely yours, John Jory 188 Sunnyview S1. (541) 488-8881 1-- n __ ----,-_ --r--r- --- Charles H. P. Delgado 373 Courtney Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 541-482-9838 , I)>~C ... ~V~D June 19, 2006 "...... ... .......... Ms. Barbara Christensen City Recorder, et. al. City of Ashland 20 E. Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 ',.."~ . ..:~ ._~ RE: Letter of Interest, vacant City Council position To Whom It May Concern: I am interested in being considered for appointment to the City Council with the City of Ashland. I am a resident of the City of Ashland and a registered voter in Jackson County. I have a degree in political science from Columbia University. I have a background in mortgage financing, insurance, and financial services. For the past year, I have been self-employed as a Notary and as a free-lance writer. I have well-established family roots in the community. Dr. John Delgado, a well- known family physician here in Ashland, is my sibling. Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance. Many Thanks, 4 ..) ~/fY? ~~ Charlie Delgado Charles H.P. Delgado, Candidate for Office ~-----~ _.._-~--- June 8, 2006 To the Mayor and City Council, I would like to apply for the open position (position #1) on the City Council. Since this is a very short term, I believe that someone such as me, who served on the Council for over five years, would be an excellent choice. I have served on many boards and commission in the past, and believe that I have the ability to work with people in a group setting. I encourage you to ask anyone who I have served with their opinion of my abilities to work with people. My family came to Ashland in 1906, and I have lived here all my life except when I went away to college. My wife and I own a small business in town which we have operated for over twenty- five years. Since I have no intention of running for the Council, I feel that my holding of the position will not influence the race for the position. I am willing and have the time to serve. Sincerely, Greg Williams . RECEIVED r,)i ' '-. c ,~,) L_ ---- -...... -----.....-..-...:.-....:.:.....t..,. " . ,-----------~--~ - RUTII M. MILLER PIIILIP C. LANG. LC&W 758 B Street · "\shland, Orc8on 97520 Residence 541 · 482-8659 Office!fax 541 · 482-7387 RECEIVED To: Barbara Christenson - City Recorder ~".. "'....J_..__-<. '. ;:r.:.. ,;.,...i,...,...,... 17 June 30, 2006 Re.: Application for City Council vacancy HAND DELIVERED ON Ju~E 30 - 1100 A.M. I wish to "toss my hat in the ring" for consideration to fill the position of City Councilor, vacated by the untimely and tragic death of Jack Hardesty. I will submit a full, updated ~~ on monday, July 3rd. -.- _._---------------~~~----_._---- --_.~---_.__.._-----~._--,--~-_..__._-_._- --~~~ III 'Ill ") "111 LIT' ! '!ii L. '" \, ~' ] i. ~ \\ ,. lli-~J~L ~ ~ ~o~ r~~ , , By July 3, 2006 To: Barbara Christenson - City Recorder Re.: Application for City Council appointment Attached is a copy of my full Resume, as well as additional, updated information relevant to my qualifications to be appointed to the Council. Please make sure this goes to Council. enc. L~l T11 ;~1 >l1LIJ.l-; t 'tULlJ) l. L\_\\' \ ('. ,\\ j'. "i I l~-': ~\ \ ADDENDUM TO RESUME & QUALIFICATIONS -"'-~----- The following details my community involvement, voolunteer work relevant to my qualifications to be appointed to the Ashland City Council. * - Developer and provider of 13 units of affordable housing in Ashland. Currently working to provide a structure whereby these properties will remain affordable in perpetuity. * - Passionate advocate for affordable housing, including many appearances at Housing Commission and Council, including major program suggestions/presentations. * - Advocate for reform of planning process - starting wibh a "white paper" in 1996, and continuing through a series of presentations and advocacy activities. Participated in the three (3) recent planning reviews (Zucker, Siegel, Peckham). Provided extensive, written testimony to all three. * - Community Volunteer - AHS counselor (ASAP) counselor for many years. * - Community Volunteer - Appointed by Gail Norton, Secty. of Interior to two terms as a federal commissioner on 5-county BLH RAC (Resource Advisory Committeee) representing: "Ashland-dispersed recreation". * - Provided/provides thousands of hours of no-fee psychotherapy for many years as a licensed psychotherapist. * - Participant in official charter review. Major participant/contributor to "We the people-constitutional dialogue" - the alternative, cpmmunity based charter review process. Author of ethics provisions. * - Advocate of City/citizens'/members' interests with Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Philip Charles Lang ADDRESS: 758 B Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520 PHONE: 541/482-5387 (office); 541/482-8659 (residence) soc. SEC. #: 131-30-1523 OREGON D.L.#: 5663744 EDUCATION: Columbia College, N.Y.C. A.B. University of California, Berkeley. M.S.W. University for Humanistic Studies, San Francisco. Coursework completed, working on dissertation (Ph.D.) LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: LCSW - State of Oregon, #1141 LCSW - State of California, #5500 Lifetime credentials - California Community College System: Instructor, Counselor, Supervisor ACSW - Academy of Certified Social Workers (N.A.S.W.) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 1999 - 2000 Court Mediator -Josephine County Juvenile Services (interim position) Provided mediation orientation and mediation services to parents regarding custody and parenting plans. 1997 - 1999 Program Manager - Adult Services, Siskiyou County Behavioral Health Head of team of clinicians providing crisis, assessment, and ongoing therapy/counseling to adults. Community outreach and direct services to jail inmates were special tasks I took on, as well as seeing clients and supervising the clinicians. 1997 - present Private Practice - Ashland, Oregon Re-initiated my private practice specializing in clients with severe health crises. 1994 - 1996 Executive Director - Crisis Intervention Services, Inc. Chief Executive Officer of a multi-program nonprofit corporation operating a domestic violence shelter, rape crisis, parent education, and child abuse prevention programs and a 24-hour crisis/information and referral "hotline." Philip Charles Lang / page 2 1988 - 1993 1985 - 1991 1985 1980 - 1984 Special Achievements: Organized and implemented successful fund raising campaigns. Wrote successful, innovative grants involving collaborative activities with a range of organizations. Initiated and shaped a merger of the agency with two others. Executive Director - Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. Chief Executive Officer of two multi-million dollar budget non-profit corporations operating a large senior center, adult day care center, and two low income senior/disabled housing complexes. Special Achievements: Revamped/developed personnel policies, endowment investment management, business and insurance policies, and donation management system. Secured funding from local municipalities. Increased public funding substantially. Raised grant, corporate, business, and individual donations for facilities expansion and relocation. Founder and President - Philip C. Lang Associates, Inc. A for-profit corporation providing human services consultation, planning, training in management, fund-raising, and organization development. Special Achievements: , Developed a special therapy practice working with seriously ill clients. Contracted for services with a large HMO. Executive Director - AASK America, Inc. Headed an adoption agency for challenged children. Executive Director - Bay Area Community Services, Inc. Chief Executive Officer of a multi-million dollar budget, multi- program, multi-county non-profit corporation. The agency provided gerontological, mental health services, and services to seniors and mentally ill clients. The organization had over 300 employees, 600 volunteers, provided services at over 100 sites, and was multi-racial and multi-ethnic in staff and clientele. Special Achievements: Found a headquarters and moved the agency. Secured funding for development of a kitchen for the large-scale senior meals program. Developed fund-raising plan. Created program for autistic residential program; secured site" and funding (Alliance for Living & Learning). Secured grant and initiated construction of 12-unit transitional housing for recovering mentally ill clients. ~ Philip Charles Lang / page 3 1975 - 1980 1973 - 1975 -1972 - 1973 1972 - 1973 1972 1970 - 1971 1969 - 1971 1966 - 1969 Executive Director - Contra Costa Crisis and Suicide Intervention Service Chief Executive Officer of a county-wide, non-profit suicide preven-- tion/intervention agency. Special Achievements: Built the agency from a $22K budget to $350K budget, and staff from 1 FTE to 5. Secured agency's first county and state funding. Developed five new crisis intervention programs, including walk-in service, "assertive follow-up," and groups. Coordinator - Board & Care Consultation Unit, Santa Clara County Mental Health Services Developed and supervised a multi-disciplinary unit working with residential care facilities serving the mentally ill and developmentally delayed. The goal was to develop rehabilitative and resocialization programs in the facilities and the community. Special Achievements: Developed programs based on social learning and educational models. Coordinated/co-led training programs for owners and staff of residen- tial facilities. Recruited and trained volunteers for special programs. Wrote training manuals, handbooks; produced videotapes. Instructor - Chapman College Contract instructor for MFCC Program courses. Psychiatric Social Worker III - Santa Clara County Mental Health Services Community services team leader, coordinator of day treatment, and direct service (individual and group therapy) provider. Executive Director - Brotherhood Way Jewish Community Center, San Francisco (interim position) Fieldwork Supervisor - U.C. Berkeley, School of Social Welfare Supervised second year MSW students in gerontology. Director of Social Services - California Rural Legal Assistance Special Achievements: Designed and implemented a self-help advocacy program for those 55 years of age and older. Recruited, trained, and deployed senior lay advocates. Wrote major book/training manual on paralegal advocacy. Supervisor I - Alameda County Social Services Agency Philip Charles Lang / page 4 1965 - 1967 MSW Program - University of California, Berkeley 1963 - 1965 Social Worker I & II - Alameda County Social Services Agency PROFESSIONAL ACTMTIES: Comm unity Oreanization/Consultationrrraining Age Center Alliance - Founding member of the Board. Secured first funding grant. A non- profit committed to developing innovative programs in gerontology (1988-1993). ALMACA (Association of Labor and Management Consultants on Alcoholism) Designed and taught their first professional development seminar (1980) and workshop on crisis/suicide management (1982). American Society on Aging "Long-Term Care: How Long? What Terms? Who Cares?" - A public policy workshop (Washington, D.C., 1989). "Eco-Gerontology" (San Francisco, 1990). "Eco-Gerontology: A New Age for Aging" - Intensive workshop (San Francisco, 1994). Berkeley Family Alzheimer's Family Respite Center Consultant (pro bono) (1988). California Legislative Council for Older Americans A senior power group organized around health care issues. Major organizer. Developed health care proposals (1970-1971). California - State - White House Conference on Aging Health Care Task Force. Authored proposals adopted by conference (1971). Death, Dying, and Terminal Illness Organizer and presenter at this ground-breaking conference for lay people and professionals in Contra Costa County (1976). San Francisco - Mayor's Technical Advisory Committee on Aging Appointed by major. Worked on S.F. Master Plan for Aging. Represented City at State White House Conference (1971). Social Service Workers' Union - Local 535 Organizer - Statewide and Alameda chapter. Served on Alameda and State executive boards. Drafted basic collective bargaining agreeD;1ent. Chief of collective bargaining for Alameda County (1967-1969). ~ HOUSING RELATED AcrIVITIES Bav Area Community Services Inc. . Agency secured a 2+ million dollar grant to construct satellite senior home.s-lO large- scale low-income senior developments. Subsequently spun-off as an mdependent corporation: Satellite Senior Homes, Inc. . Agency initiated program of Oak Better Housing-acquisition and rehabilitation of homes, with subsequent "resale" to low-income families. . Secured $500,000 BUD grant to construct 12 units for mentally ill returning to community (an independent living center). . Developed a residential program for autistic young adults. Found private home and secured funding to develop it as a 6-resident facility. Peninsula Volunteers. Inc. . Agency operated two HUD sponsored low-income senior housing developments: Partridge Place and Crane Place (30 and 95 units respectively). These are, respectively, BUD 202 and BUD Section 8 developments. . As Executive Director, secured county housing and community development funds to rehabilitate' Partridge Place. Private Initiatives . Since 1985 have rehabilitated 16 units of affordable housing in Ashland and Medford, Oregon. . Have worked with community development groups, private individuals, and City of Ashland on development of affordable housing. . Knowledgeable about all phases of design, planning, construction, of individual and multiple housing units. . Informed about private and public sources of funding for housing.