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commission make informed recommendations to city officials. In addition, I hope to use this opportunity to learn more about the infrastructure issues faced by owners and users, which will help me become a better engineer. I am also intersted in serving on the Planning commission because I care about the future of land use in Roseville. I have spent the past 4 years of my career working on the engineering design of rapid transit lines and pedestrian and bike infrastructure around the Twin Cities. Coordinating with the transit- oriented development that has spurred as a result of investment in transit has sparked my interest in how those developments are shaped and approved. Additionally, I recognize the impact of this type of decision-making on a local level lasts for decades and has a wide reach. I am excited by the possibility of helping to maintain the city's unique character while contributing to future advancement. Please describe any activities, specific skills or experiences you have that you feel would be beneficial to serving on the advisory commission(s) for which you are applying. I feel my career as a civil engineer would be very useful in serving on the Public Works, Environment & Transportation commission. I have 5 years of full time experience in the field and hold a professional engineering license in Minnesota. I spend the majority of my time working on public transit projects, so I am frequently involved in interdisciplenary engineering design. The projects I work on seek federal funding from the FTA, so I understand the importance and complexity of securing funding from higher levels of government for local projects. Additionally, I have previous experience from two summer internships working in municipal engineering where I inspected various municipal construction operations, contributed to infrastructure asset management plans, and assisted engineers in improving water pressure for fire hydrant systems. I also feel that my career as a civil engineer would be useful in serving on the Planning commission. Aside from the technical aspects of my career, I frequently work on project teams for early planning studies of transportation corridors. Through this experience, I have learned about community comprehensive plans and public engagement. I am used to running meetings where we receive feedback from many stakeholders and incorporate that feedback into evaluation criteria to help inform public officials in their decision making. In addition, the knowledge I have gained working in this industry has taught me about how land use impacts quality of life, transportation, and the environment. As a commissioner on your preferred commission(s), how could you contribute to the City's equity and inclusion initiatives? As a commissioner on the Public Works, Environment & Transportation commission, I would contribute to the City's equity and inclusion initiatives by working to ensure that all areas of the city have their infrastructure needs met. I would be careful to analyze and consider the needs of all neighborhoods, not just the loudest voices. If appointed, I would ask for and analyze information as available to consider the needs of all populations in the city, such as a greater need for ADA-compliant/accessible infrastructure