HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/20/2019 Item 16, Otto
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Garrett Otto <garrettotto@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday,
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Item 16: Council Compensation Committee
Dear Council Members,
Thank you for the nomination and consideration as a member to the council compensation committee. I would be
honored to serve on the committee if chosen. I am grateful to call SLO my home and want to make sure we are
attracting council members that are passionate about keeping/making San Luis Obispo an awesome place to live, work,
visit, and play. Here is a little information about myself to help with your decision.
I moved to SLO 15 years ago to attend Cal Poly. I fell in love with SLO during that time and decided that this was the
town that I wanted call my home and raise a family in. From the time I was at Cal Poly I took an interest in local issues
and have been an active community member trying to help shape the community in a positive way. Since graduation I
was lucky to purchase a home here, start a family, start a small business, and currently serve on the board of directors as
treasurer of a local non-profit. As a small business owner in SLO and treasurer and board member of a local non-profit, I
have had to deal trying to attract and retain talent with limited budget. As an advocate I have learned a lot about how
the city operates and makes policy. I would be happy to use these experiences help determine how to attract and retain
passionate council members from many walks of life.
Thanks for consideration,
Garrett Otto
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