HomeMy WebLinkAbout5044 RESOLUTION NO. 5 0 4 4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, SELECTING A
NOMINEE TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR PIERCE
TRANSIT
WHEREAS, the Pierce Transit, a transit services provider serving areas of
Pierce County, created following a 1979 tax levy vote includes in its
organizational parameters a board of commissioners who are selected from
nominees by municipalities served by Pierce Transit; and
WHEREAS, in connection therewith, the Auburn City Council received an
official ballot with the names of candidates to represent the Pierce Transit to fill
an unexpired term expiring April 30, 2015, representing the cities and towns of
Auburn, Pacific, Ruston, Steilacoom, Gig Harbor and Fircrest; and
WHEREAS, in conformity with the requirements for submitting the ballots
from the various cities and towns, the City Council desires to express its position
in support of candidate Nancy Henderson from Steilacoom.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows.
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to forward to Pierce
Transit the official ballot of the City Council of the City of Auburn casting its vote
for Nancy Henderson, Steilacoom City Council Member.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
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legislation, including submittal to Pierce Transit's Clerk of the Board the official
ballot from the City of Auburn in connection herewith.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this day of '9 2014
CITY OF AUBURN
ANCY A <US
MAYO
ATTEST-
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED A TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, ity Attorney
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February 10, 2014
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OFFICIAL BALLOT
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Candidate: Nancy Henderson, Steilacoom
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the Eity�f�r to fill an unexpired term on
the Board of Uornmissiorters for Pierce Transit representing the Cities and Towns of
Auburn, Pacific, Ruston, Steilacoom, Gig Harbor, and Fircrest. The term will expire April 30,
2015
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This form must be accompanied by a certified copy of the council resolution or motion. Ballots must be
received by Pierce Transit's Clerk of the Board by 5 p.m., February 28, 2014.
Nancy E. Henderson
Political Experience
Councilmember, Town of Steilacoom, Jan 2012 to present
Education:
PhD in Rehabilitation, Texas Woman's University; Master of Physical Therapy, US
Army-Baylor University; Bachelor of Science, Washington State University;
graduate, US Army War College
Community Service:
Town of Steilacoom Parks and Trails Advisory Task Force since 2008; Steilacoom
Kiwanis; Steilacoom Historical Museum Association; Chair, South Sound Chapter,
Greater Puget Sound AFS Intercultural Programs; Volunteer, Steilacoom Historical
School District #1. 15 year Steilacoom resident.
Employment:
Served in the Army for 30+ years. Continue working intermittently as physical
therapist.
I have a strong interest in public transportation and have attended a number of
the Pierce Transit Board meetings over the past 2 years. If selected to represent
Auburn, Gig Harbor, Fircrest, Pacific, Ruston, and Steilacoom on the Pierce Transit
Board of Commissioners, I will advocate for optimal public transportation for the
communities I will represent in consultation with leaders of those jurisdictions. I
intend to study issues carefully, be attentive to citizen input, and work
collaboratively to promote public transportation in our communities.