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Also, although I am not currently serving, I am an ordained Presbyterian minister and bring 13 years of experience leading congregational ministries. In that capacity I gained hands-on experience listening to and fruitfully leading communities that were almost never of one mind, organized various volunteer groups including a summer program that provided free meals to the neighborhood, and learned that the best and longest lasting kind of progress is the kind that is done through respectful consensus building. Related, my friends sometimes tease me that I love meetings too much. That might be possible! With that said, I understand that value of bringing people together to learn and make decisions on behalf of a community. While living in Seattle for 7 years, I served on the Edmonds Community College Presidential Advisory Committee, providing input to the president of the college along with other community members about the college's many plans and initiatives. I take great value in a city that listens to its residents, and I consider it a responsibility to contribute when I can. Finally, I led recent efforts to organize a local Bikeable Communities Workshop here in Roseville, bringing together city, county, and state stakeholders and experts to both envision and learn about ways that our beautiful city can continue to prioritize the safety and long-term health of its residents. This effort took extensive commitment both in time and energy, something I plan to bring to the PWETC if given the opportunity. As a commissioner on your preferred commission(s), how could you contribute to the City's equity and inclusion initiatives? As the son of Korean immigrants who came to Minnesota in the 1970s, I am the unfortunate first-hand witness to the effects of racism in our community. As has been well documented, Minnesota has some of the worst racial disparities in the nation, something that is truly surprising given its many great qualities as a state. As the father of three children of color, I am committed to doing my part in contributing to Roseville's efforts to eliminate these disparities. I also recognize that equity and inclusion addresses not only racial disparities, but also numerous others as well, including age, ability, and gender. I believe a vibrant city has no second class citizens, and am committed to helping Roseville make real, positive progress on making this a reality. Preferred method to be contacted Email