Re: Whoyagonnachooz?

["JS M" <jbiggs50@hotmail.com>]

When I joined the vision2020 distribution list, I'd hoped it would be a 
forum (with impact) for local issues.  How great to see the candidates 
on-line!  Can we get Councilman Busch on-line?  I like the idea of 
formulating a list of questions for the candidates.  I think this 
(vision2020) could be a great resource for the candidates.  Maybe posting a 
semi-official statement from each candidate would be good?
jm


>From: Nancy Holmes <ncmholmes@moscow.com>
>To: vision2020@moscow.com
>Subject: Whoyagonnachooz?
>Date: Sat, 25 Sep 1999 12:58:45 -0800
>
>
>					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)
>
>

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