2001_0118_packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Roseville faces three challenges that my experience and skills could help address. First, like many cities, Roseville needs to maintain and attract young families as residents and homeowners, while ensuring that its long-time residents have a meaningful option of living independently in their homes with appropriate support or in other housing options within the city. My recent experience looking for a home in different cities included weighing Roseville's relative strengths and weaknesses from the perspective of a young family. In addition, my involvement running a block nurse program has given me insight into the critical need for seniors to have the services and housing options necessary to maintain their ties to their community. Second, sustaining and developing a strong commercial tax base and competitive business culture constitute a key challenge for any city. Although I do not have a lot of direct experience in this area, my legal experience and understanding of government and business would support the Council's efforts to continue Roseville's apparent record as an attractive place to do business. As an attorney, I would welcome analyzing the details of development proposals, including any related procedural and legal issues. Further, I have worked for government and business, and therefore recognize the distinctions and similarities between these two worlds. Finally, Roseville government has the perception of being fractious. As a recent resident, I do not know whether the perception is real, nor do I begin to understand the city's political history. In fact, I believe my new residency would offer a fresh perspective on the city's governance. In addition, my strongest skill is working with people to reach consensus, which I have exercised in my professional career and in my community work. I would bring to the Council a spirit of respect and an enthusiasm for seeking common ground.