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[Nancy Holmes <ncmholmes@moscow.com>]

					Third Day of Autumn, 1999

					Evan Holmes
					Box 8981
					Moscow, Idaho 83843
					(208) 883-4918

I'm glad to hear I made the long list for City Council. In order to help
you decide who makes the short list I've enclosed some preliminary
information about me.

Why city council?

Moscow is my home. I know that the simple word "home" holds meanings that
extend beyond the walls of my house and the patch of former prairie that
extends to the curb. I want to share in the duties that will maintain and
improve this larger home.

The American model of the electoral process that insures representative
democracy has long been heralded. But it only remains vital through active
participation. I am entering this contest partly to insure that there is
indeed a contest. I want residents to think about their vote. I want
outsiders to say, " That town is alive."

Moscow's demographics are complex. Many disparate "constituencies" are
affected by council actions and all need to be represented. I want to be
part of a team that works to make decisions which benefit the interests of
as many different constituents as possible.

For me, the position would be invigorating and enjoyable. I like listening
to local residents about their concerns. I want to be able to use their
input to help sustain our Moscow.


Here's a bit of biography:

I am forty-three years old. My wife, Nancy, and I have lived in Moscow for
ten years. Since January 1991 we've focused on nurturing our children;
that's when our daughter Emily was born. Her brother Colin joined us in
1993. So, fifty percent of my family are Moscow natives.

My employment history includes a lot of time with the National Park
Service, a bit with the U.S. Forest Service and as a formative member of
Interpretive Media Productions (my wife's company). I know what it means to
serve the public interest and to act in capacities that require a high
level of trust. I have a lot of experience with public meetings; as a
participant, as a director and as a mediator. I understand how government
decisions must fall within the boundaries of authority and jurisdiction and
how existing policy and precedent must be addressed. I have worked
effectively within the confines of a bureaucracy and I am no stranger to
reports, budgets, balance sheets, income statements and management plans.

My employment is multiple and varied. Since living in Moscow I have spent a
considerable amount of time working as a carpenter and contractor.  I
frequently buy and refurbish older homes. As a result I also seem to be a
property manager and a real estate investor. In addition I am a part-time
on-call employee of the Moscow School District so on any given day I might
be found cleaning the bathrooms at Russell elementary, delivering frozen
turkey to the high school kitchen or sorting the mail at the district
administrative office. Essentially I am self employed. I think this is
important because it means I have a schedule flexible enough to attend the
myriad council administrative meetings and those of adjunct organizations
and ad hoc interest groups.


Questions?

Contact me at home (883-4918) or in cyberspace (ncmholmes@moscow.com) or by
mail (P.O. Box 8981, Moscow, Id., 83843)