1. Name as it will appear on the ballot
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2. Office sought (include office, jurisdiction, position/district number):
3. Are you the incumbent? Yes No
4. How long have you resided in this district/city?
5. How long have you resided in King County?
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53 years |
6. Is the office sought partisan or nonpartisan? Partisan Nonpartisan
CAMPAIGN CONTACTS
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Citizens to Re-Elect Jeanne Burbidge |
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1. Beginning with the most recent position, please list public offices which you have held. Include positions on appointive Boards or Commissions.
2. If you ran for public office but were not elected, please list those races below:
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In this section, we are seeking responses that reflect the four ratings criteria: involvement, effectiveness, character, and knowledge. These are defined as follows:
1. In a page or less, why are you running for this office? (Note: the interview committee will be given a copy of this statement before your interview; at the beginning of your interview you will have the opportunity to expand on this statement in any way you wish.)
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I am running for my third term on the Federal Way City Council because I care deeply about our community, and wish to continue to work to maintain and improve upon our quality of life. My work as a councilmember, and during my term as mayor, has been challenging but extremely fulfilling and educational--I want to make use of that experience and learning in the multifaceted roles I have taken on in our city and our region.
Federal Way has made great strides in its nearly sixteen years as a city. With a current population, including three newly annexed areas, of over eighty-five thousand, (and a proposed annexation area of another twenty thousand) wthin twenty-two and one-half square miles, we are the second most dense city in King County. As a young city, however, we have many infrastructure needs, including implementing our downtown street grid system with pedestrian friendly amenities. We find this work particularly challenging as we among the four cities in King County with the lowest revenue per capita. Efficiency in government is an absolute requirement under these circumstances, as is the leveraging of resources. We have a very active citizenry, many of whom volunteer on our city commisssions, committees and task forces. Having the opportunity to play a major role in this environment, supporting and facilitating involvement and effective communication and process, continues to be very rewarding for me.
Collaboration within our city and within our county, region and beyond are essential to the health and vitality of all of us. My work on regional committees and boards in several different arenas, particularly transportation and human services, has broadened my understanding of the issues we share. I have been pleased to have been asked to testify before our State Senate and House Committees on several occasions over the past four years. The interactive nature of issues and areas of governance are a natural fit for my wide-ranging interests and background. I wish to continue involvement in working with my constituents to provide greater government efficiency and better service, and the opporrtunity to work toward mutual goals. |
2. Describe your most important personal characteristics or traits as they relate to the office you seek.
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I enjoy working with people toward mutual goals and problem solving, and I believe that I listen well, and strive to communicate thoughtfully, accurately, and with appropriate sensitivity. My involvement interpersonally and in the community energizes me, providing the impetus to carry on in spite of obstacles. I find great satisfaction in assisting others to connect with resources and networking, and I have benefitted substantially from the generous spirit of so many involved in government. Honesty and ethical behavior are basic values to me, as I believe they are integral to trusting and effective human relationships. |
3. Please describe in sufficient detail, one to three accomplishments or contributions of which you are most proud. These examples should illustrate effective skills and capabilities you think apply to the office you are seeking. These accomplishments may have occurred at any time in your personal, professional, or public life.
4. Please list or describe your current and past activities in the community in which you have acquired skills that relate to the office you seek. Include your role in the activity and the year(s) in which you were involved. Involvement consists of many areas such as family, neighborhood, community, employment, or public life.
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Boys and Girls Club of Federal Way, Board of Directors, 2005-present
Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB), representing cities, 2004-present Elected Vice-chair of TIB, 2005
Collaboration with King County Councilmember Julia Patterson to include Federal Way with its nine perfoming groups in the newly formed South County Cultural Coalition
Rotary of Federal Way Board of Directors, Community Services Chair, 2004-present (Rotary membership began in 1999)
PSRC Transportation Policy Board appointment as alternate, representing Suburban Cities, 2004-present
Regional Transit Committee appointment, representing Suburban Cities, 2004-present
Joint Resolutions Committee of King County (CDBG and Housing), 2004-present
Federal Way Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Council Committee Chair, 2004- present
Federal Way Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Council Committee, 2004-present
Federal Way City/School District Liaison Committee, 2004-present
Prism House initiative--transitional housing for young women, 2003-present
Represented Federal Way on Sister City trip to Donghae, Korea, and Hachinohe, Japan, participating in a panel discussion in Hachinohe on the emerging roles of women in Japan, with the perspective of women's roles in the United States
Build the Bridge Task Force--community collaboration with multiple city agencies and groups, including Habitat for Humanity, in one of our neediest neighborhoods
Elected by the Council to a term as Mayor, following swearing in for second City Council term, 2002 (term as mayor 2002-03)
National League of Cities Delegate 2002 and 2003 to meetings in Washington, D.C., including sessions with of state's Senators, and in 2003 acceptance of NLC Diversity Award for Federal Way, honoring the work of our city's Diversity Commission
Chair, City/Chamber Economic Development Committee, 2002-03
Chair, City/School District Liaison Committee, 2002-03
Chair, City/Lakehaven Utility District Liaison Committee, 2002-03
Advancing Leadership of Federal Way Board of Directors, 2002-present
Reinvesting in Youth Advisory Board, 2002-present Regional Policy Committee appointment, representing Suburban Cities, 2002
Suburban Cities Association Board of Directors, 2000-04
Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee of King County, representing Suburban Cities, 2000-03 Vice-chair of RLSJC, 2002 Chair of RLSJC, 2003
Chair, Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Council Committee, 2000-01
Land Use/Transportation Council Committee, 1998-2001
Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Council Committee, 1998-2001
South County Human Services Forum, founding member, 1999-present, term as co-chair
Regional Water Quality Committee, appointment as alternate for SCA, 1998-99
South County Area Transportation Board, appointed representing city, 1998-present Two terms as Vice-chair Term as Chair
First term on City Council, 1998-99
Downtown Revitalization Committee, appointed by Mayor, 1996-97
FUSION Committee and Advisory Board, providing transitional housing for women and children, 1995-97
Community Caregiving Network-Emergency Services Director (as volunteer), Board of Directors, 1994-98
Friends of the West Hylebos Wetlands, member-present
Federal Way Arts Commission, founding member 1990-97 Term as Chair
Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Committee, 1994-98 (the annual celebration is now sponsored by our city's Diversity Commission)
City Incorporation efforts, finally succeeding in 1989
King County Arts Commission appointment, 1980-83
PTA Boards at our children's schools, 1980-90
United Way of King County, panel and task force, approximately 1980-81
Instructor, part-time at Green River Community College, 1976-82
Formed and managed small business, Environmental Interiors, 1972-84
Federal Way Library Arts Commission, founding member, chair for three terms, 1972-75, initiated annual Federal Way Arts Festival
Federal Way Headstart, Family Caseworker, 1974-75
Federal Way Family Services, Counselor, 1969-75
Federal Way Human Rights Commission-work on equality and housing issues, 1968-72
American Association of University Women, Federal Way branch, 1968-present Term as Vice-president
Cascadia Juvenile Reception and Diagnostic Center, Social Worker, 1968-69
Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department, Mental Health Division Social Worker, 1965-67
King County Juvenile Court, Probation Officer/Counselor, 1964
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In our city, the primary duties of a councilmember are legislation, establishing policy, and hiring the city manager. Included are the vital tasks of planning for land use, providing for public safety and oversight of the fiscal operation and condition of the city through the budget. Attendant responsibilities include preparation for, attendance at and participation in council meetings, council committee meetings, communication with citizens, communication with city manager, management team and staff, research and thoughtful descernment of issues in decision making. Communication and collaboration regionally, with other jurisdictions are essential to effective government. |
EDUCATION BACKGROUND SUMMARY
The Municipal League’s Candidate Evaluation Report is distributed to voters in print and/or on our website. It includes a summary of the candidate’s education. Please summarize your education in 120 characters (letters, punctuation, and space all combined). The League will delete material that exceeds the space limit by beginning with the last entry. Suggested order is (degree) (subject) (school) (year, if desired).
Note: If this question is left blank the League will not include education information in your candidate profile.
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Bachelor of Arts, Seattle University, Master's Degree, University of Washington |
FOR PUBLICATION IN CANDIDATE EVALUATION REPORT
The Municipal League’s Candidate Evaluation Report also includes a summary of each candidate’s civic involvement. Please summarize your civic involvement in the space below. We will make every attempt to include the information in the Candidate Evaluation Report as submitted. Due to space restrictions in the Report, your response is limited to 500 characters (letters, punctuation, and spaces all combined). It is important that you list your involvement beginning with the most important and ending with the least important. If you exceed the length of response permitted, or if the League should find it necessary to shorten responses for publication purposes, deletions will be made beginning with the last item listed.
Note: This information will appear verbatim on the League’s Candidate Evaluation Report. If this question is left blank, the Municipal League will not include information on your civic involvement in the Report.
Check here if you would like the Municipal League to copy the first 500 characters from Question 4 to paste into this section.
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Federal Way City Council 1998-current, Mayor 2002-3, State Transportation Improvement Board Vice-chair, Federal Way Boys/Girls Club Board, PSRC Transportation Policy Board, Federal Way Rotary Board, Community Services Chair, Advancing Leadership Board, Build the Bridge Task Force, Regional Law, Safety and Justice Chair, Downtown Revitalization Committee, Federal Way Arts Commission, FUSION Committee & Advisory Board 1995-97, Community Caregiving Network 1994-98, United Way of King County Task Force |
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If at all possible, send your response to the Municipal League electronically as an attachment, or insert it into an e-mail message (rebecca@munileague.org). Mail and fax numbers are listed below. If the League has not contacted you to schedule an interview, please call the League office at your earliest convenience.
Don’t forget to send the following to the Municipal League: a resume, a photo, campaign literature, and, if you are an incumbent, constituent newsletters and other materials. Please use the check-off list on the cover sheet of this packet to indicate which items you have sent.
Candidate Evaluation Coordinator: Rebecca Cooper
Seattle, WA 98104-1614 Fax: 425-671-0506 Website: www.munileague.org