Introduction

Thank you for your interest in the Vashon Town Planning Committee and volunteering to serve on the committee.
The Vashon Town Plan committee is a working advisory committee to the board of the Vashon-Maury Community Council. The committee will include  12 to 15 people representing a diversity of interests, disciplines, and community needs. The purpose of the 2023-2024 V-MCC Vashon Town Plan Committee, is to work with King County to modify the Vashon Town Plan to enable more affordable housing while maintaining the town’s rural character.  These modifications are intended to be adopted as part of King County’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. The committee will provide local advice, expertise, and recommendations to the Board on these topics. The advisory committee will meet every month from May 2023 through September 2023. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. We expect meetings will be in the evening and will be two hours long. All meetings will be open to the public.
We are looking for volunteers who:
- Reflect the diversity of the island and our region;
- Have an interest in the long-term quality of the Vashon-Maury Island community through the implementation of community development policies and decisions;
- Can participate openly, collaboratively, and creatively with group members whose views may be different from their own;
- Have a commitment to ensuring that underrepresented populations have opportunities to participate in the planning effort; and
- Can support the planning process by attending regularly and supporting other community outreach efforts.
 
Please complete this application no later than Monday, May 1st 2023.
[Note: Employees of King County or people who have a conflict of interest cannot be advisory committee members.]

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* 1. Please provide the following contact information:

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* 2. Describe your occupation and/or area(s) of unique knowledge or expertise, especially as it pertains to land use, affordable housing, or related community topics.

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* 3. Tell us why you are interested in volunteering to be on this Advisory Committee and how you can provide a unique perspective to such a group.

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* 4. List organizations you belong to or have belonged to and any leadership positions you have held in those organizations.

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* 5. Describe your experience working in or with a diverse group of people with varying points of view.

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* 6. How long have you resided on Vashon-Maury Island?

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* 7. Have you previously served on other land use, zoning, or related community development committees on the island? If so, which one(s)?

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* 8. Because we want this advisory committee to have members who reflect the diversity of the island, we would appreciate the following information about you. All info is optional.

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* 9. THANK YOU! We appreciate your interest in this planning process. All applications for this position must be received by 5:00 PM on Monday, May 1, 2023. The Interim Chair of the committee, David Vogel, and the Community Council Secretary Kim Roeser, will then review applications over the following few days simply to ensure the applications are complete. David or Kim will contact everyone who applied to obtain any additional info needed. David and Kim will report to the board of the community council at their May 4, 2023 meeting, in a private session to protect confidential information.

The board will not be selecting the members of the committee. The nominees will be named at the May 18, 2023 community council meeting, with only the following info made public: Occupation and unique knowledge, why you wish to serve. The community will vote on who will represent them on this important committee at the June 15, 2023 community meeting, where nominees will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and answer questions before the vote.

The first Vashon Town Plan Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This will be chaired by the Interim Chair, David Vogel. At the second meeting the charter will be confirmed and the chair of the committee selected by the members of the committee. All future meetings will be held in person on the island and scheduled at times that will accommodate the majority of members. The committee will accommodate special needs as requested.

Questions? Please contact David Vogel, Interim Chair, or enter your questions/comments in the text box below.

E-mail:             dsvogel.atty@gmail.com
Phone:             206-291-7494
Address:          11831 SW 232nd St, Vashon 98070

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