The Municipal League of King County

810 Third Avenue, Suite 224

Seattle, WA 98104

 

2005 Board of Trustees

 

Rita Brogan, Chair

Mark Troxel, Vice Chair

Beth M. Arman, Secretary

Harold Taniguchi, Treasurer

 

Putnam Barber, Executive Alliance

Vaughnetta J. Barton, community volunteer

Jill D. Bowman, Stoel Rives

Patricia Bowman, human resources manager (ret.)

Bruce Carter, judge pro tem, Seattle Municipal Court

Kevin Carter, Safeco

Stephanie Cirkovich, Pike Place Market PDA

Peter Coates, Building and Construction Trades Council

Chris Cooper, CHHIP

Paul Demitriades, Medina City Council (ret.)

Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney (ret)

Deborah Eddy, Consultant

Keven Franklin, King County

Mary Gates, Consultant

Norma Jean Hanson, Norma Jean Hanson Paralegal Services

Robert Klein, McNaul, Ebel, Nawrot, and Helgren

Eric Laschever, Stoel Rives

Steve Marshall, Snohomish PUD

Rob Neate, Puget Sound Energy

Jennifer Piccolo, citizen activist

Charles Redell, Reporter

Tami Ritoch, Fireside Homes Real Estate Associate

R. Todd Slind, CH2MHill

Lucy Steers, public participation consultant

Harold Taniguchi, King County Department of Transportation

Rashelle Tanner, CRISTA Ministries

David Tarshes, Davis Wright Tremaine

Kate Tate, Weyerhauser

Philip Thompson, Perkins Coie

Mark Troxel, City of Seattle

Wes Uhlman, Wes Uhlman & Associates

Rich White, Boeing

2005 CANDIDATE BACKGROUND QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR NON-JUDICIAL CANDIDATES

 

The Municipal League of King County requests every candidate who participates in the candidate evaluation process to submit background information prior to his/her interview with a candidate evaluation committee.  The questionnaire is the basis of the League’s research and interview process.  The League’s ratings are non-partisan; they are based on standards of Involvement, Effectiveness, Character, and Knowledge, all of which have been developed and refined over the past 90 years.

 

A printed version of the questionnaire is available for candidates who prefer to use the traditional format.  To obtain a hard copy, please contact the League office.  A copy of this questionnaire will be provided to Candidate Evaluation Committee members to help them prepare for your interview.  Candidate responses, except the confidential section, will be available to the general public at the League website. 

 

The Municipal League requests the following materials from candidates.  Please check to make certain you have sent in your:

 

      Candidate Questionnaire

          Sent by:         Email             US Mail          Fax            Not Sending

      Resume (education, employment, and professional activities)

          Sent by:         Email             US Mail          Fax            Not Sending

               Check here if you DO NOT want your resume posted on the Municipal

                   League website

      Campaign Materials

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      Constituent Newsletters and other publications

          Sent by:         Email             US Mail          Fax            Not Sending

      Photograph

          Sent by:         Email             US Mail          Fax            Not Sending

 

Note: Electronically submitted questionnaires are strongly preferred. All materials can be emailed to rebecca@munileague.org.  They can be processed and made available on-line far more rapidly than handwritten or typed submissions.

 

For non-electronic submissions, please print clearly and legibly and return the application as soon as possible in order to allow the committee the greatest amount of time to prepare a complete report on your skills and experience.

 

If you have not yet been contacted to schedule an interview, or if you have questions about the candidate evaluation program, please contact the League office at 206-264-1070.

 

If you have a disability and require accommodation to participate in the candidate evaluation process, please contact Rebecca Cooper at the League office.

2005 Candidate Questionnaire

 

SECTION I               

 

BASIC CANDIDATE INFORMATION

 

1.      Name as it will appear on the ballot

 

First Name

Middle Initial or Nick Name

Last Name

Bonnie

     

Mackey

 

2.   Office sought (include office, jurisdiction, position/district number):

 

Shoreline City Council

 

3.   Are you the incumbent?                  Yes              No

 

 

4.   How long have you resided in this district/city?

 

15 in Shoreline; 25 in North End

 

5.   How long have you resided in King County?

 

50 years

 

6.   Is the office sought partisan or nonpartisan?         Partisan      Nonpartisan         

                                                                                                                       

7.   If partisan, please indicate party:       

 

CAMPAIGN CONTACTS

 

 

Campaign Name:

 

Bonnie Mackey for Shoreline City Council

 

Address:

 

18405 Aurora Avenue North Suite H-110

 

City/State/Zip:

 

Shoreline, WA  98133

 

Campaign Phone:

 

206.364.7507

 

 

Campaign Fax:

 

206.364.6142

 

 

Campaign E-mail:

 

bonnie@bonniemackeyforcouncil.net

 

 

Campaign Website:

 

www.bonniemackeyforcouncil.net

 

 

POLITICAL BACKGROUND

 

1.   Beginning with the most recent position, please list public offices which you have held.  Include positions on appointive Boards or Commissions.

 

Public Office

Elective or Appointive?

Dates Held

Leadership Role (if any)

Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods

 

appointive

 

1999 to present

 

vice-chair (2000-2004), presently chair

 

Shoreline Community College Foundation Board

 

appointive

 

2004 to present

 

     

 

Aurora Corridor Citizens Advisory Task Force

 

appointive

 

1998

 

     

 

 

2.   If you ran for public office but were not elected, please list those races below:

 

Office Title

Year of Run

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 


 SECTION III

 

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.)

 

Shoreline is a fabulous place to live, and I want to keep it that way.  I care about our city’s future.  After living and raising my children in the public schools and volunteering in this community for the last 20 years I discovered I care just as much for our city as I do for our schools.  We are a relatively young city, and the potential for greatness is evident all around us.  We have tremendous natural beauty and the city council in the last 10 years has done a great job building, investing, and enhancing that potential.  I want to continue in this positive direction.

 

My first exposure to city politics was 7 years ago. when I was appointed to the initial Aurora Corridor Task Force.  Seven years ago, Aurora was on a path of destruction.  It was dilapidated, sometimes dangerous and at the very best, extremely unattractive!  Something needed to be done and I’m proud to say that our committee helped the city council develop a vision for Aurora:  our economic bloodstream.  Just a few weeks ago, we had the groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase from 145th to 165th which will enhance safety and beautify the street, which will in turn attract more business and benefit old business.  I envision theatres, restaurants, and top-end grocery stores next to smaller convenience stores stretching from the new Walgreen’s on 145th to Aurora Village on 205th.  Aurora will be drivable; Aurora will be walkable!  It’s a win/win proposition for businesses and citizens alike.  I’m happy to have been a part of it and when elected will help make the final phases reality.

 

Improving Aurora is just one of my goals.  I want to strengthen our neighborhoods.  I want quality parks and open spaces for our children to play in and a space where all ages can gather for enjoyment.  I envision an open space in each neighborhood where people can walk their dogs, talk with their neighbors and enjoy a sense of “community.”  While short term needs are always important, I also care about the long-term condition and vision for our city.

 

I care about the future of Shoreline.  I want it to continue to be a fabulous place for all of us to work, play, raise our families and retire.  I have no doubt that I am capable and competent and will do a great job!

 


 

2.      Describe your most important personal characteristics or traits as they relate to the office you seek.

 

Honesty, integrity, and a passion for Shoreline's people, growth, and development.  I work and communicate well with others.  I don't try to do everything my way, but I work diligently and tirelessly to develop consensus and get the job done right.  I have high standards, and I know how to get quality results within the available budget.

 

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. 

 

I am most proud of my work on the Aurora Corridor Citizens Advisory Task Force, a group of thirteen that worked together for a common ground.  Aurora is the economic and transportation artery of our City, and getting Aurora right is essential.  The Task Force included a cross-section of the community, including business people, neighborhood representatives, transportation and planning experts, and city staff.  Over eight months, we identified and analyzed the problem and developed a consensus design solution that was broadly accepted within the community.  The solution included 23 design elements that were critical to the long-range vision of Aurora's redevelopment and thus to the health of the Shoreline community.  The plan was adopted by the City Council and implementation has begun.

 

I was also president of a volunteer parent group called Enrichment for Quality Classrooms, which raised money for Shorewood High School teachers and classrooms.  I helped organize active parents and developed a program to encourage the parent community to contribute support over the basic state and district funding.  We listened to and prioritized the needs of individual teachers, classrooms, and projects and distributed 100% of the funds every year.

 

My skills are also shown in my fund-raising efforts for the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council.  I brought together my interest in antique quilts with a nationally renowned traveling quilt exhibit and put on a successful show, discussion, and fund-raiser for the Council.


 

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.

 

Aurora Corridor Citizens Advisory Task Force - 1998

Council of Neighborhoods - Member since 1999, Vice-Chair from 2000-2004, and presently Chair

Forward Shoreline Board, 2004 to present

Shoreline Parks Bond Advisory Committee - 2003

Shoreline Community College Advisory Committee - 2003

Shoreline Community College Foundation Board - 2004 to present

Enrichment for Quality Classrooms - Member and President, 1997 to 2001

Citizens for a Safer Aurora - 2000 to 2003

Children's Hospital Guild - 1993 to present

Einstein Middle School and Shorewood High School PTA Boards - 1995 to 2001

Seattle Children's Home - 1993 to present

Campfire USA Auctions - 1990 to present

Shoreline City Tenth Anniversary Celebration Advisory Committee - 2005

Small business owner since 1980

Manager, Bank and Office Interiors - 1976 to 1980

Professor, Western Washington University - 1972 to 1976

 

 

  1. Please describe the duties of the office you seek.  Which are the most important duties and why?

 

The Shoreline City Council is a legislative body that hires and evaluates the city manager, considers the manager's proposed budget, sets policy goals, and engages in strategic planning.


EDUCATION BACKGROUND SUMMARY

FOR PUBLICATION IN CANDIDATE EVALUATION REPORT

 

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.

 

MS, Housing and Environmental Design, University of Nevada, Reno

BA, Education, Western Washington University

 

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT SUMMARY

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.

 

Aurora Corridor Citizens Advisory Task Force - 1998

Council of Neighborhoods - Member since 1999, Vice-Chair from 2000-2004, and presently Chair

Forward Shoreline Board, 2004 to present

Shoreline Parks Bond Advisory Committee - 2003

Shoreline Community College Advisory Committee - 2003

Shoreline Community College Foundation Board - 2004 to present

Enrichment for Quality Classrooms - Member and President, 1997 to 2001

Citizens for a Safer Aurora - 2000 to 2003

 

Finished!

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.

 

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND GOOD LUCK IN YOUR CAMPAIGN!

 

THE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE OF KING COUNTY

 

Candidate Evaluation Coordinator:  Rebecca Cooper

 

810 Third Avenue, Suite 224                  Phone: 206-264-1070                Email: rebecca@munileague.org

Seattle, WA 98104-1614                        Fax: 425-671-0506                        Website: www.munileague.org