HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/20/2019 Item 16, Bigelow
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Audrey Bigelow <audrey.e.bigelow@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, August
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:8/20 Item 16 - Council Compensation Committee
Dear Mayor Harmon and Council Members:
It’s an honor to be nominated for the Council Compensation Committee and I’m writing to express my gratitude
for the nomination as well as let you know that I would not take on this responsibility lightly should I be
appointed.
Like many others, I believe the only way to have the best possible version of the city of San Luis Obispo is to
provide an opportunity to participate to everyone who wants to. That includes running for Mayor and City
Council, and as the system currently stands, we are not providing that opportunity for all. We are so privileged
to have a group of people currently representing the residents of San Luis Obispo with integrity, knowledge
and expertise but there is still more work to do as far as allowing more candidates like yourselves the
opportunity to run and lead effectively.
I would be a strong member of the Council Compensation Committee because I have a good working
knowledge of what the roles and responsibilities are for the Mayor and City Council Members as they are
written, as well as everything that is typically done on a weekly and monthly basis. I have worked in
collaboration with the City on many occasions, have an understanding of the budget and the Major City Goals
as well as the General Plan. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the goals and priorities of
the city as well as the work it takes to reach these goals. Additionally, having been involved with the Young
Professionals Networking Group, SLO U40, and other working professional organizations I have a deep
understanding of the priorities of this large segment of our community, and will make sure this perspective is
brought to the table in these discussions.
Thank you for your consideration of my appointment to the Council Compensation Committee. I look forward to
the results of this important discussion whether I’m appointed or not.
Regards,
Audrey Bigelow
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Audrey Bigelow
audrey.e.bigelow@gmail.com
(805) 704-2489
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