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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 SB 343 City Council Vacancy 12-16-14 SB 343 Senate Bill 343 mandates supplemental materials that have been received by the City Clerk's office that relate to an agenda item after the agenda packets have been distributed to the City Council be available to the public. The attached documents were received in the City Clerk's office after distribution of the December 16, 2014 City Council meeting agenda packet. Item 8.1 Caroline Soto From: Lynna Do <lynna.do @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 2:47 PM To: Abe Gupta; Cm D Haubert personal; Kevin Hart; Don Biddle Cc: Caroline Soto Subject: Supplemental items for my application Attachments: LDo City Council Packet.docx Dear Mayor,Vice-Mayor, and Councilmembers, I hope this e-mail fords you well. Attached you will find some supplemental items for my application to fill the vacant City Council seat,which consists of some endorsements from a fellow Planning Commissioner, as well as current and past City Councilmembers in the Bay Area; as well as three letters from four residents of Dublin expressing their support of me and my commitment to my community,my diversity, and overall passion for civic engagement. As you all read in my resume, I have been active in local politics and have made lasting connections and relationships with other cities and city officials. I believe it is important to have great working relationships with elected officials in our neighboring cities and throughout the Bay Area and State. I know that these connections will serve me well as a City Council member. Thank you once again for your time and consideration. I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow night. Respectfully, Lynna 1 Supplemental Information For Lynna Do's application List of Endorsements City of Dublin • Rameet Kholi, City of Dublin Planning Commissioner City of Daly City • David J. Canepa, Daly City Councilmember City of Fremont • Raj Salwan, City of Fremont Councilmember City of Piedmont • Teddy Gray King, Member, Piedmont City Council City of Pinole • Maria Alegria,former Mayor of Pinole; Past Preside the League of California Cities (2007-2008) Jeannine Happ 7114 Brighton Dr. Dublin, CA 94568 [Date] Dublin City Council 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Council Members, I am writing today to endorse Lynna Do as a candidate for City Council. Lynna will bring a unique perspective to the council which will only enhance the community as a whole. In the years I've known her, Lynna has shown the highest regard for the city of Dublin and our community.She is proud to tell people where she lives, and more importantly why she enjoys living here. Lynna represents many population subsets of our city. She can lend an ear and a voice for our Women,Asian Americans, and LGBT residents. Her membership on the council will give insight to many residents who do not currently feel represented,encouraging more participation in local government. Lynna's life experience resonates with many other minorities looking for a way and a place to fit in.She is constantly learning about other cultures and immersing herself in languages and customs to better get a feel for the lives of others. Lynna continues to be an active volunteer with Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, serving on the Community Programs Council while encouraging young people to volunteer and take roles in local leadership positions. She is a published author, having been recognized as a young leader to follow,as well as a member of the Dublin Planning Commission. It is time to give the residents of Dublin a voice they can relate to. Sincerely, Jeannine Happ December 13, 2014 5307 Asterwood Drive Dublin, CA 94568 David Haubert,Mayor Abe Gupta,Vice Mayor Don Biddle, Councilmember Kevin Hart, Councilmember Dear Mayor,Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers: My name is AnnAlia Young and I am a Junior League of Oakland East Bay(JLOEB) member and 15-year resident of Dublin. I met Lynna Do last year at a Junior League area meeting she hosted at her house. This year I serve with Lynna on the Community Programs Council,where I chair the Done-in-a-Day Committee (find volunteer opportunities and coordinate volunteers) and Lynna chairs the Public Affair Committee (PAC) and is the Junior State Public Affairs Committee (Jr. SPAC) delegate. In her role as PAC, Lynna focuses on three areas for the JLOEB: public affairs, communication, and education. She organizes public affairs trainings for our membership. She acts as a liaison with the JL State PAC and aligns JLOEB with State PAC lobbying efforts. Recently,the league has worked on and supported Senate Bill 738 to fight Human Trafficking in California. Her efforts also involve promoting JLOEB projects at the state level and to local governments. Lynna works closely with our MarCom council to create JLOEB's Public Policy web site and writes articles for our weekly newsletter helping JLOEB members advocate for legislation that supports JLOEB projects. Finally, she educates JLOEB prospective and active members on public affairs relating to our focus area of Family Self-sufficiency focusing of jobs,housing, clothing, and food. As our friendship has grown, I have come to know Lynna's love of politics and passion for civic duty. She cares deeply about her community, desires to serve, and make a positive impact. She is genuinely a helpful and giving person. On the Community Programs Council, she leads with insight and thoughtfulness and communicates effectively both to our management and membership. Her astute observations serve as good advice to our Project Research and Development Committee as they reorganize JLOEB's management structure. She makes a valid and important contribution to each and every one of our Community Programs Council meetings. Lynna will make an excellent city councilmember as she is well connected in bay-area government and understands what it takes to do the job well. Her attention to detail, ability to prioritize, communication and listening skills,will help her hit the ground running. Sincerely, AnnAlia Young Full-time Mother of two (Fallon, Dougherty) Volunteer(JLOEB, P.E.O.,Valley Community Church) Erin Stonestreet & Colleen Brown 4750 Tassajara Rd #5106 Dublin, CA 94568 December 15, 2014 David Haubert, Mayor Abe Gupta, Vice Mayor Kevin Hart, Councilmember Don Biddle, Councilmember Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers: We are writing to endorse Lynna Do as candidate for City Council. We have known Lynna for just a couple of years, but in that time she has impressed us with her passion for serving on the Community Programs Council and the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay. She is a proud resident of the City of Dublin and uses every opportunity to share her pride in the city. During our friendship with Lynna we have also gotten to know her as an athlete. Lynna registers for multiple community-based and charitable running events each year. We personally participated in the Livermore Half Marathon and the CPOA's Run to Remember with her. Additionallywe are aware of several other events Lynna has completed in 2014. She never misses an opportunity to increase her level of fitness and to encourage others to join her. She often does her events in a volunteer capacity, supporting local charities through exhaustive fundraising efforts. All of which set an impressive example for Dublin's youth. We have grown to know Lynna as a compassionate, bright, uplifting person who is excited about sharing her time and efforts with others who work to enhance the community we live in. We also believe that she is a clear and effective communicator who will bring a fresh perspective to the City Council. Respectfully- Erin Stonestreet & Colleen Brown Philip Tucker 5361 Aspen Street Dublin,Ca.94568 Tuckerphilip @ymail.com December 15, 2014 David Haubert City of Dublin-Mayor 100 Civic Plaza Dublin,Ca.94568 Mayor Haubert as you know I live in the city of Dublin and have been active in the community since my arrival in May of 2005. I strongly support educational opportunities for students through my association with Diablo Black Men's Group. I have also support DPIE in their ongoing efforts to strengthen our schools here in Dublin. I interviewed for the City Council seat last year and had the opportunity to present to council my experience in both business and community efforts. I am writing you to let you know that I fully support Melissa Sladden in her efforts to join Dublin's City Council. I have known Melissa and her family for the past two years. She has been very active in several local organizations including Dublin Human Services Task Force as well as volunteering with the Centerforce Youth Court Program for the County of Alameda. Melissa earned a double major in Mass Communications and African American Studies while attending the University of California at Berkeley. She continued her education at the Georgetown University Law Center. I believe that Melissa would be an asset to our city and provide a unique perspective that would benefit the citizens of Dublin. I would be happy to provide additional information if needed. Respectfully Phil Tucker(925) 7841410 Honorable David Haubert Dublin City Council 100 Civic Plaza Dublin,CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members: I am a Dublin resident,attorney and past President of the California Association of Black Lawyers and the Charles Houston Bar Association(CHBA)and I write in support of the appointment of Melissa Sladden to the vacant Dublin City Council seat. I have known Melissa since college when we attended the University of California at Berkeley. In addition to knowing her as a friend,I worked with her on the board of the CHBA,where she served under my leadership as President. Melissa is hard-working,dedicated and passionate about serving her community. I had high expectations and standards for those serving under me and Melissa proved to be a valuable member of my team.For example,under my leadership as President of CHBA, I recognized Melissa with the President's award for her work as a coalition builder to raise monies for the survivors or Hurricane Katrina.Additionally,Melissa was recently named to the 100 Hot List for up and coming young lawyers in the Northwest. As a resident of Dublin, I am concerned about responsible growth and development in our community. Public safety and services for residents also tops my list of concerns. Melissa is a proud Dublin resident, and I trust her to advocate for and support my concerns. In addition to the political leadership training that she received through Emerge, she has practical municipal leadership experience that would be utilized as a member of the City Council.Melissa served as a member of the Commercial Development Task Force;in that role she was dedicated and passionate and took the time to solicit feedback from members of the community before making recommendations at the Task Force meetings.She has also shown her commitment to Dublin by serving on the Human Services Task Force and by completing the Inside Dublin program. Melissa represents the voice of people like me,who are new to Dublin,but plan on making it our home for years to come. Without hesitation and with full confidence,I proudly endorse her candidacy as a member of the Dublin City Council. Very truly yours, t i CQC24,----\ Jen -r S. Madden (510)846-8040 G�P4~fis No��°2 CHARLES HOUSTON BAR ASSOCIATION • • Laying the Foundation for the Future �ti0 ,P SSOUP Honorable David Haubert 2014 Executive Board Dublin City Council Cometria Cooper 100 Civic Plaza President Dublin,CA 94568 pre sidentacharleshoustonbar.ora Eric Casher Vice President vicepresident charleshoustonbar.org Dear Mayor and City Council Members: Joy Ricardo Clay secretarv@nSecretarharleshoustonbar.org I write on behalf of the Charles Houston Bar Association("CHBA"),a non-profit Organization, founded in 1955 representing the interests of African American judges, Julian Dunn attorneys, law students, and the community throughout Northern California, in enthusiastic Treasurer treasurerna.charleshoustonbar.org support of the appointment of Melissa Sladden to the vacant Dublin City Council seat. 2014 Committee Chairpersons Melissa Sladden has served on the CHBA board for the past ten years in numerous capacities, Nail Benjamin but most recently as President and now the Immediate Past President. She is an energetic Development Chair organized and active member of the community. Under her leadership, we incorporated our developmentt charleshoustonbar.orq 501 (c)(3) charitable foundation. She is a volunteer with the Centerforce Youth Court Courtney Tascoe-Burris Program of Alameda County, she has volunteered to feed the homeless with Glide Memorial Communications Chair communica tionsacharleshoustonbar.orq Church, and participated in the walk against poverty; she was also a high school mock-trial Neysa Fligor coach. She also raised more than $65,000 for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina for which Membership Chair she received our esteemed President's Award. For the past several years, she has served as membership@charleshoustonbar.org our Gala Co-chair to raise scholarship money for deserving law students. As Gala Co-Chair, Zachary A.Knox she was required to solicit more than $50,000 in sponsorships, and coordinate the event Budget Chair budaetchain charleshoustonbar.org details for the gala. She was able to successfully balance that responsibility while caring for Keydon Levy two small children and working full-time. Young Lawyers Chair vonnglawversCacharleshoustonbar.org In recognition of her talent and dedication, Melissa was named to the 2014 Hot List for L.D.Louis upcoming attorneys in the Northwest Region of the United States. Judicial Chair judiciali lcharleshoustonbar.org Marquis Owens Like myself, Melissa is a Bay Area native, and graduate of Holy Names High School, and I Legal Services Chair know that she is passionate about the growth and development of her community. She has legalservicesCacharleshous tonbar.ora served as a personal mentor and provided guidance and support for my transition to President. Asha Wilkerson On the CHBA board she is a leader, role-model, innovator, and coalition builder and would Continuing Legal Education Chair mcle be an asset to the Dublin City Council. (a�harleshoustonbar.orq Chris Young General Counsel Very truly yours, yeneralcounsel(a.charleshoustonbar.org Melissa Brown Sladden Immediate Past President Gala Co-Chair O ,r Venus Johnson Special Assistant to the President Gala Co-Chair Cometria Cooper Eugene Clark-Herrera President,Charles Houston Bar Association Special Advisor Catherine Ongiri Advisor Representing the Interests of African American Attorneys throughout Northern California An Affiliate of the National Bar Association "Celebrating Over 50 Years of Excellence" CHARLES HOUSTON BAR ASSOCIATION PO Box 1474 Oakland,CA 94604(866)-712-7974 www.charleshoustonbar.org December 8, 2014 Re: Melissa Strah To Whom It May Concern: I have known Melissa Strah for the past 9+years in a personal environment. You can always count on her to set a good example for others. She continually steps up to help in any capacity for school projects,fundraisers,girl scouts and any other tasks. Melissa is highly respected by her peers for her willingness to help anyone at anytime. She is very well organized,diligent in her work, easily reachable and always on time. She always has a good attitude,a happy demeanor and is ready to work. I highly recommend Melissa . She is a team player and would make an asset to any organization. Thank you, Sincerely, Tatia Wilkinson } y �,xw ' f Llti. .a .yQ 2 OS co a es a i , 1 UIL ' ,+ O s 11tH la u a aj' 6 i IN V A � 0 b� a ca L. s .�/1 l:fig: A, 0 e 0 • ,�_tf � 4,c :40 •g a� Ct - ��a • � c4-4 a .0 g 'so CIO .01 ;6" 464 Al 61 = a , it 711 OS.OS 4 _O d Q 0 Aa =.At ae a 'as _I 0 a °9 °s r0, . ‘.0 y,01:4,0).„ 51 I , as c. o '. '4'''''' g ..t:, ti. 1 :. 1 Nr‘: i A .. A y 1 as t Amy Miller 7402 Hansen Drive Dublin, CA 94568 925-577-5866 amymillertrustee@gmail.com December 11, 2014 Dear Mayor Haubert and Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta and Hart, I am writing in support of Melissa Hernandez Strah for the open seat on your city council. I have known Melissa for many years as co-volunteers in our community and through Dublin Little League. Since I've known Melissa she has been an actively engaged community member and has contributed her time, energy and talents to ensure the success of any task/activity she has committed to. While Melissa's volunteer efforts may have started out in organizations in which her own children belonged, she has always been someone whose focus was for all kids and recently expanded her scope to include the Dublin Rotary, which as you know serves our entire community. Melissa's commitment to serving the Dublin community is evident. She is interested in learning and very resourceful, which shows in her actions and willingness to seek knowledge through mentorship, workshops, classes, research and networking. When Melissa first told me of her interest in pursuing a seat on the city council, I shared many of the actions I took to prepare for the appointment process and then later my campaign. Melissa actively listened and became very proactive in pursing her interests. Melissa has impressed me with her openness to listening and learning from a variety of respected individuals in our community, yet forming her own opinions and ideas. She would be the type of councilmember that you could count on to do her homework, come prepared and make decisions for the greater good of our community. She would also provide a fresh perspective, one that reflects some underrepresented populations in our very diverse city. I appreciate your consideration of Melissa Hernandez Strah for the open seat and respect the difficult decision you have ahead of you. Respectfully, Amy Miller President, Dublin Unified School District Frederiksen Elementary School 7243 Tamarack Drive Dublin, CA 94568 925-828-1037 December 10, 2014 To Mayor Haubert and City Council Members: It is with pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Melissa Strah. She is an active community member and is currently a fifth grade parent at Frederiksen Elementary School. I have had the opportunity to interact with Ms. Strah during the school community events such as the City Parade and Dublin High School homecoming parade, as well as during school PFC functions. She communicates her ideas and enthusiasm in a positive and productive manner, always showing support for the event and the individuals involved. She has given above and beyond in all situations she is involved with. For example, Ms. Strah was instrumental in our fifth grade outdoor education experience this year. She organized parental support and fundraising efforts, in addition to chaperoning the camp experience and bringing about a cohesive atmosphere for other fifth grade parent chaperones and students. I believe Ms. Strah will be a valuable addition to the Dublin City Council. She is organized and approachable. In addition, she is a collaborative individual who will be a visionary member. The City Council will be lucky to have her on their team. If you should have any questions, feel free to contact me. Claire Mognaga Assistant Principal Frederiksen Elementary School 925-828-1037 x5202 A California Distinguished School Caroline Soto From: Chris Bennett <chris @workvantage.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 2:46 PM To: Caroline Soto Subject: Letter of recommendation for Melissa Strah on City Council Dear Caroline and City Council Members: I am writing to offer my support for Melissa Strah to be appointed to the Dublin City Council. I have known and worked with Melissa for many years in our capacities as school volunteers, and I know Melissa to be creative, willing to work hard, and dedicated to the community of Dublin. Equally or perhaps more important to the City Council position, she is also someone who takes on leadership and isn't afraid to offer an informed opinion. At the same time, she asks great questions and is always looking for ways to make things better. Many of these characteristics I have noted over the years would make Melissa an energizing and diverse addition to the current Council, and I enthusiastically recommend her for the vacant Council position. Respectfully, Chris Bennett Current Dublin High School PFSO President 2010 Dublin Citizen of the Year WorkVantage Workplace Training and Development 6773 Oak Court Dublin, CA 94568 Tel: 925-803-1901 email: chris@workvantage.com www.workvantage.com 1