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?
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I grew up here, but have lived in my current home for almost 5 years |
5. How long have you resided in King County?
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My whole life |
6. Is the office sought partisan or nonpartisan? Partisan Nonpartisan
CAMPAIGN CONTACTS
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People for Keri Andrews |
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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.
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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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Bellevue is growing rapidly, and we must be proactive in managing that growth.
Our fire department has not been able to meet the City's target response time in ten years. This was a goal that the City Council had voted for and which is consistent with industry standards. The City paid for an independent study a few years ago that showed what areas could use improvements in order to bring the City back in line with their goals. With the rapid growth that our City is continuing to experience, and a downtown population that is projected to double within just six years, we need to get back on track more quickly so we can better handle the needs of our growing city.
Increasing growth means that our impact on the environment is increasing as well. Scientific evidence now shows that climate change is escalating, and our window of opportunity to reverse it is diminishing. The City of Bellevue recently voted on how they would tackle climate change locally, and my opponent cast a vote that weakened the City's commitment to this issue. The City of Bellevue has a tradition of being very strong on environmental issues, so I want to ensure that we continue this tradition and work toward responsible solutions. |
2. Describe your most important personal characteristics or traits as they relate to the office you seek.
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I am an excellent problem-solver. I thrive on generating creative solutions to strategic challenges. I have had the opportunity to work on several innovative ideas through my company that have increased profitability and efficiency.
I am a self-sacrificing hard-worker. I am willing to work tirelessly to accomplish important goals.
I'm also willing to listen to all sides of an issue and compromise to create real solutions. The decisions that the City Council makes affect people's jobs, homes, money, safety and quality of life. It is important to listen to the people who are affected by these decisions. I have responded to every single phone call or e-mail I have received from voters since I started this campaign, and I intend to continue this level of accessibility once on the City Council. |
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.
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I started my company with almost no money in the bank. I worked hard and built my business. It didn't happen overnight -- some months I barely had enough money to keep the lights on -- but through hard work and perseverence, my small high-tech company is now a strong player in the industry. I am proud not only of my own part in building this company, but also in the talent and support of my staff, who have been instrumental in keeping our clients happy and our business growing.
As Advisory Board Chair for the Children's Response Center, I work to help kids recovering from sexual abuse. I have led the board's work in community outreach, raising money to support the Center's services, and advocating for child safety legislation. |
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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President, Webtronix (2003-present) -- As a business owner, I have been responsible for managing both the details of daily business as well as big-picture strategies for advancing company goals. I have learned to anticipate potential problems and plan accordingly. Contracts need to cover all possible scenarios and ensure that everyone is very clear of their responsibilities and deliverables. The high-tech industry is also continually evolving, so it is important to find the balance between time-tested strategies that have worked in the past and new strategies that fit a changing market.
Advisory Board Chair, Children's Response Center (2006-2007; board member 2004-present) -- Team-building skills and effective communication have been an essential part of my role at the Children's Response Center. I've learned how to compromise and work with different personality types in order to attain common goals.
Director of Internet Relations, CodeBlueNow (2004-present) -- I've worked to engage the public in ways to create positive change in the health care industry. CodeBlueNow is a non-profit, non-partisan organization.
Vice President of Membership, Toastmasters Peak Speakers (2006; member 2005-2006) -- Not only did this experience help to expand my public speaking ability, it also honed my listening skills so that I could evaluate speeches by other members. I had the additional opportunity to help lead a Speechcraft program for adults with developmental disabilities.
Speech Tournament Judge (2005) -- I was a speech tournament judge for local students competing for scholarships.
Founder, Political Exchange (2004) -- I created and managed an online non-partisan political discussion forum leading up to the 2004 Presidential election.
Editor, 2nd Page Publications (1998-2002) -- I managed the publication of resource directories for local families: "Raising Kids on the Eastside" and "Raising Kids in Seattle." These books had information for local parents regarding schools, businesses, events, after-school activities and parks.
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The most important duties of a City Councilmember are:
Balance the demands of all aspects of City government within a set budget. This requires setting both short- and long-term priorities, understanding budgetary restrictions and compromising where necessary.
Provide for the safety of the city. People must be able to trust that their leadership is keeping them safe. This means providing proper support of dispatch, fire, police and medical services and equipment; preparing for emergencies such as storms and earthquakes; and adapting to the changing needs of an evolving city.
Listen to the needs of the community. Every City Council decision affects somebody. It is imperative that we listen and take into account the way our decisions will impact the people we serve.
Create policies that work within the framework of the city, utilize opportunities for improvement, and maintain or enhance our quality of life. This also means working with other local governments toward common goals.
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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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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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President, Webtronix (2003-present)
Advisory Board Chair, Children's Response Center (2006-2007; board member 2004-present)
Director of Internet Relations, CodeBlueNow (2004-present)
Vice President of Membership, Toastmasters Peak Speakers (2006; member 2005-2006)
Speech Tournament Judge for Local Scholarship Competitions (2005)
Volunteer, Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) (2005)
Founder, Political Exchange (2004)
Editor, 2nd Page Publications (1998-2002) |
Finished!
If at all possible, send your response to the Municipal League electronically as an attachment, or insert it into an e-mail message (cec@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: Jason Thibedeau
Seattle, WA 98104-1614 Fax: (425) 671-0506 Website: www.munileague.org