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A VERY ACTIVE GROUP Events for week of July 23, 2017

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Sun 23rd

AzTAP Assistive Technology Summer Conference

July 23 @ 8:00 am - July 25 @ 5:00 pm

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa

Stop by & Sign - Flagstaff

July 23 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Flagstaff City Hall

Chicken Tacos Lunch at the Justa Center!

July 23 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Phoenix, AZ

Cooling the Homeless

July 23 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Phoenix Civic Space Park

The Forbidden Island

July 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Puppy Mill Protest - Gilbert

July 23 @ 11:00 am

SanTan Village

Weekend of Action (Part 2)

July 23 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Prescott, AZ

Tucson ~ Petition to Save The Aca & Arizona SOS

July 23 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Antigone Books

Meet and Greet with Kevin Patterson

July 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Get Together with Kevin Patterson

July 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

AZ Blue 2020 Social

July 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

The Grand

Evening Phone Banking - Patterson For Phoenix

July 23 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Maricopa County Democratic Party

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Jesus Flores-Estrada Legal Fund

July 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Ethnic Studies Revival: Overnight Vigil

July 23 @ 5:00 pm - July 24 @ 8:00 am

Alliance For Global Justice

TIES BBA Open Monthly Business Meeting

July 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SETAY Dance and Fitness Event Center

Mon 24th

AzTAP Assistive Technology Summer Conference

July 23 @ 8:00 am - July 25 @ 5:00 pm

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa

Ethnic Studies Revival: Overnight Vigil

July 23 @ 5:00 pm - July 24 @ 8:00 am

Alliance For Global Justice

Vote No Rally!

July 24 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Senator Jeff Flake

Tucson & Southern Az - More Than a Drip; Creating a Monsoon

July 24 @ 8:00 am - July 25 @ 12:00 pm

Senator Jeff Flake

Phoenix- Stop & Sign, Petition Drop/Notary on site

July 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Paradise Valley Community College

Tempe Stop & Sign/Petition Drop/Notary on Site!

July 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tempe Public Library

Update & Petition Collection with Sen. Andrea Dalessandro

July 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Las Campanas Social Center

Tempe Happy Hour with a Purpose! Sign/Petition Drop, Notary on site!

July 24 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Mac’s Broiler & Tap

Tucson & Southern Arizona #VoteNO on Repeal Rally

July 24 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Senator Jeff Flake

Update & Petition Collection with Sen. Andrea Dalessandro

July 24 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Joyner-Green Valley Library

Evening Phone Banking - Patterson For Phoenix

July 24 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Maricopa County Democratic Party

Rep. Reginald Bolding Talks Education Activism!

July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Puente Weekly Meeting

July 24 @ 6:30 pm

Puente Human Rights Movement

Legislative District 12 Democrats July Social

July 24 @ 6:30 pm

Grimaldi’s

Desert Partners

July 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Studio ONE A Space for Art and Activism

Tue 25th

AzTAP Assistive Technology Summer Conference

July 23 @ 8:00 am - July 25 @ 5:00 pm

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa

Tucson & Southern Az - More Than a Drip; Creating a Monsoon

July 24 @ 8:00 am - July 25 @ 12:00 pm

Senator Jeff Flake

Women in Global Leadership

July 25 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 pm

Global Chamber

Resist Trump Tuesday: Kill TheBill, Again

July 25 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Senator Jeff Flake

McSally-This Budget is Immoral!

July 25 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Stop by & Sign - Tucson

July 25 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Match Point Tennis

Evening Phone Banking - Patterson For Phoenix

July 25 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Maricopa County Democratic Party

Fountain Hills Stop & Sign!

July 25 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Phil’s Filling Station Grill

Prescott Stand with PP Phone Bank

July 25 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Frantz Fanon Community Strategy Center at Prescott College

D26 July Social

July 25 @ 6:00 pm

Honey Moon Sweets Bakery & Dessert Bar

AZ LD21 Dems Monthly Meeting

July 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm

New Life Community Church

The PHXLOC's Orientation and Introduction meeting

July 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Desert Boyz

July 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Studio ONE A Space for Art and Activism

EVIP July Meeting

July 25 @ 7:00 pm

Chandler Police Department

Wed 26th

Stop by & Sign - Tucson

July 26 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Match Point Tennis

Evening Phone Banking - Patterson For Phoenix

July 26 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Maricopa County Democratic Party

Bio-Cultural & Eco-Gastronomic Restoration With Gary Nabhan

July 26 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Borderlands Restoration Leadership Institute

AzLGBT Bar Association Happy Hour

July 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

I Scream for Health Care Ice Cream Social and Potluck - Prescott

July 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation

District 6 Councilman Candidate Forum

July 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Dems Meeting - Surprise

July 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

RAIL Meeting - MURAL Project, Imagine Mesa & More

July 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Volstead Public House

East LD 24 "Working" Meeting

July 26 @ 6:00 pm

McFate Brewing Company

Precinct Committeeperson and Civic Engagement

July 26 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Agave Phoenix Public Library

PCYD Meeting with Mary Matiella

July 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Shanty

PCYD Meeting with Mary Matiella

July 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Shanty

Thu 27th

Stop by & Sign - Tucson

July 27 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Match Point Tennis

Sierra Vista - Tell Rep Martha McSally NOT to be a Rubber Stamp

July 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sierra Vista Farmers Market

Indigenizing the Women's March Unity Principles

July 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Evening Phone Banking - Patterson For Phoenix

July 27 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Maricopa County Democratic Party

Meet and Mingle

July 27 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Conserve our Climate: Sierra Vista Information Meeting

July 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Summer Training Series-Tucson

July 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Arizona List

Hold The MCSO Accountable - Accountability Forum Series

July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Center for Neighborhood Leadership

Stop By and Sign Tucson at Literacy Connects

July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Ward 3 Primary Candidate Meet & Greet

July 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Literacy Connects

Free screening: A Right to Eat

July 27 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

CO+HOOTS

DSA Tucson - General meeting

July 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Historic Y

Anniversary of Injustice: Gathering And March For Dalvin Hollins

July 27 @ 7:00 pm

Tempe, AZ

Fri 28th

Stop by & Sign - Tucson

July 28 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Match Point Tennis

LGBTQ Consortium Meeting

July 28 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cozi Pride

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - July 30 @ 10:00 pm

Gay Gardens

LD4 Democrats Monthly Happy Hour (CASH ONLY at Roman's Oasis)

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fundraiser Party

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Phone bank for Kevin Patterson

July 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Phoenix, AZ

Planned Parenthood Data Entry Pizza Party

July 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Frantz Fanon Community Strategy Center at Prescott College

Tucson Happy Hour Fundraiser for Steve Farley!

July 28 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Rev-FLOW-lution Presents: Be The LIGHT Rail Takeover!

July 28 @ 6:00 pm

19th Ave & Camelback Rd Park & Ride

Zen Nights Block Party

July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Downtown Mesa, Arizona

One n Ten Benefit Art Show!

July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Green New American Vegetarian

2nd Year Anniversary of ALAS

July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Puente Human Rights Movement

One n ten benefit art show at green & nami

July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Green New American Vegetarian

Sb1070: 7 yrs Resistance/ 7 Anos de Resistencia

July 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Salt of the Earth - Free Screening

July 28 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

MOCA Tucson

Cup of Joe with Joe!

July 28 @ 11:30 pm - July 29 @ 2:00 pm

Wild Iris Coffeehouse

Sat 29th

Cozi Pride

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - July 30 @ 10:00 pm

Gay Gardens

Cup of Joe with Joe!

July 28 @ 11:30 pm - July 29 @ 2:00 pm

Wild Iris Coffeehouse

Farming Initiative

July 29 @ 6:00 am - 9:00 am

Spaces of Opportunity

July Giveaway

July 29 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Hance Park

Saturday Morning Canvass with Kevin Patterson

July 29 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Kermes Comunitaria ~ Community Carnival

July 29 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Isaac Middle School

Coffee with Rep. Kelli Butler and Christine Marsh

July 29 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Stop & Sign - Dobson Ranch Library, Mesa

July 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dobson Ranch Library

Stop & Sign - Mesa Public Library, Main Branch

July 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mesa Public Library

Stop & Sign - Red Mountain Library, Mesa

July 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mesa City Government Library-Red Mountain Branch

Stop by & Sign - Tucson

July 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Match Point Tennis

July DACA Drive

July 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Center for Neighborhood Leadership

Climate Change--Let's Talk

July 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Joel D. Valdez Main Library

Our Lives on the Line - Phoenix, AZ

July 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Parsons Center for Health and Wellness

Our Lives On the Line - Rally & Press Conference

July 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ability360

Our Lives On The Line- Phoenix Rally and Press Event

July 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Parsons Center for Health and Wellness

Planned Parenthood Healthy Neighborhood Canvass - Flagstaff

July 29 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Planned Parenthood

YP Summer Splash 2017

July 29 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix

House Party to Re-elect Sean Bowie

July 29 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Don't Buy Nike's Lies!

July 29 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Nike-Arizona Mills Mall

Opposition to Captive Dolphins

July 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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Now For Something Really Sexxxy > Got Your Attention?

Oral arguments begin next week, but this directive, as written, is way too broad.
Still interested in reading the story, or did you get turned-off?
Your MesaZona blogger is just in the mood to have some fun, to show you how news headlines can attract your attention - it can be called 'click-bait' that might hook you to take a look . . .

THE TAKE-AWAY:
Those in power dislike the public nosing around in their business and are forever looking to shield themselves from scrutiny.
But when that happens, the public needs to push back. Hard.
No matter which team is in charge.
And no matter how unsexy the details of the battle may be.

The War on the Freedom of Information Act

A conservative group is resisting congressional efforts to kneecap FOIA.

By Michelle Cattle 23.07.2017

Source: The Atlantic
Does this opening grab your attention?

"The health-care clusterfudge continues. Senator John McCain has brain cancer. President Trump throws another public tantrum. Russia, Russia, Russia.

That about covers the Big Political Headlines of the week. Now for something really sexy: the creeping assault on the Freedom of Information Act.

Stop right there! No clicking over to that Tucker Carlson YouTube rant. This is another one of those ticky-tacky, below-the-radar issues that may sound like a nonprescription substitute for Ambien but is, practically speaking, super important—especially in the Age of Trump.

FOIA is what enables regular people to pester powerful federal agencies into handing over information about what they’ve been up to. FOIA’s website calls it “the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.” Though a tad grandiose, that characterization is pretty much accurate. And never has such a tool been quite so vital as with the current White House, which has adopted a policy of unabashedly lying about pretty much everything. . . "

The ultimate goal is to stop lawmakers from undercutting one of the key tools the public has for keeping an eye on its government

Mayor John Giles Makes Appointments to City of Mesa Advisory Boards & Committees

Here's the press release from the City of Mesa Newsroom on 26 April 2017 at 11:24:00 AM

Mesa seeks to fill openings on advisory boards and committees Link > http://www.mesanow.org/article Are you passionate about open space and would like to help shape Mesa's next great park? Do you have ideas on how to provide greater transportation options for Mesa residents? If so, apply to be a member of one of our advisory boards and committees. Expertise from the community is needed for a host of positions opening up on the Parks and Recreation Board, Transportation Advisory Board and Judicial Advisory Board, to name a few. Mesa residents are invited to participate in the process of City of Mesa government by serving on one of the City's citizen advisory boards and committees. Through this service, civic-minded citizens become involved in their local government and make recommendations to the Mesa City Council. The City, in turn, benefits from the knowledge, experience and expertise of citizens. Each June, as board and committee members end their terms, new members are needed to take their places. For information about advisory board and committee openings along with meeting information and application forms go to www.mesaaz.gov/city-hall/advisory-boards-committees. If you are interested in serving and have questions about a specific board or committee, contact Ian Linssen at (480) 644-3002 or ian.linssen@mesaaz.gov. Prospective board and committee members must complete an application form, which can be filled out and submitted online or printed and mailed. Mail completed forms to the Mayor's Office, P.O. Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211, or fax them to (480) 644-2175. The application deadline is June 9. All appointments to the boards are recommended by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Mayor's Office Contact: Melissa Randazzo Tel. 480-644-3219 melissa.randazzo@mesaaz.gov _____________________________________________________________________________ Notes about the presser: Applications are filtered through the Mayor's Chief of Staff, Ian Linssen All appointments to the boards are recommended by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Educational backgrounds: ASU, BYU, NAU, University of Phoenix [online] Related activities: church volunteers, Boy Scouts of America, paralegals and attorneys, military service, homemaker Here's the memo from the mayor to the six members of the Mesa City Council - there was no discussion, no questions asked or comments made before unanimous approval

July 3, 2017  
TO:  CITY COUNCILMEMBERS  
FROM: MAYOR JOHN GILES  
SUBJECT: Appointments to Boards and Committees  
The following are my recommendations for appointments to City of Mesa Advisory Boards and Committees.

Board of Adjustment – Seven-member board with one reappointment and two new appointments. 
Reappointment: Wade Swanson, District 3.
Mr. Swanson is an attorney with Littler Mendelson, P.C. He holds a juris doctor from Arizona State University. His term expires June 30, 2020. 

New Appointments:

• Adam Gunderson, District 1. 

Mr. Gunderson is an attorney with Gunderson Law Group, P.C.  He holds a bachelor of science in Biological Sciences from ASU and a Juris Doctorate from BYU.  Mr. Gunderson is a member of the East Valley Estate Planning Council, Board of Directors for the West Mesa CDC, a volunteer leader for the Boy Scouts of America and a volunteer with Project Downtown Mesa.  His term will expire June 30, 2020.  

• Chris Jones, District 1. 

Mr. Jones is an Audit Partner with Schmidt Westergard & Co.  He is a CPA who also holds a bachelor of science in accounting from NAU.  Mr. Jones volunteers his time in his community through organizations like the Mesa United Way, Waste Not, and United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona.  Mr. Jones’ appointment will be filing a vacancy created by the resignation of Terry Worcester.  His partial term will expire June 30, 2018. 

Building Board of Appeals – Nine-member board with two reappointments. 

• Natalie Griego-Pavon, District 3. 

Ms. Griego-Pavon is currently a Cloud Services Manager with JDA Software and her professional background includes additional roles in IT and construction.  Ms. Griego-Pavon holds a Masters in Administration from NAU and a B.S. from ASU.  In the past, she has volunteered her time with the Girl Scouts of America and other community organizations.  Ms. Griego-Pavon’s term will expire June 30, 2020. 

• Dallan Randall, District 6. 

Mr. Randall is a licensed plumber and has operated JB Water for the last fifteen years.  He has served for fourteen years on the Arizona Water Quality Association Board including one term as president.  In addition to his professional experience, Mr. Randall is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and has served on his HOA.  Mr. Randall’s term will expire June 30, 2020.  

Design Review Board – Seven-member board with two reappointments. 

• Nicole Posten-Thompson, District 1. 

Ms. Posten-Thompson is a registered architect with Associated Architects, Inc. She holds a bachelor of science in architecture from Kent State University. Ms. Posten-Thompson serves as a volunteer with her church and Habitat for Humanity. Her term expires June 30, 2020. 

• Seth Placko, District 1.

Mr. Placko has over twenty years of experience as a landscape architect and currently works for J2 Engineering and Environmental Design.  He holds a bachelor of landscape architecture from Iowa State University and is a current member of the American Society of Landscape Architects.  Mr. Placko serves as one of the architect positions on the Design Review Board.  Mr. Placko’s term will end on June 30, 2020.  

Economic Development Advisory Board – Nine-member board with three reappointments and one new appointment. 
Reappointments:

• Natascha Ovando-Karadsheh: District 5. 

Ms. Ovando-Karadsheh is the owner of and REALTOR with KOR properties, a boutique real estate agency. She has additional small business experience as the founder/owner of Coup de Tartes/Rendez-Vous, an award winning restaurant and private event venue, as well as working as a small business consultant.  Ms. Ovando-Karadsheh holds degrees from the French Culinary Institute and Princeton University.  Her term will expire June 30, 2020. 

• Dominic Perry, District 6.

Mr. Perry works for GPE Commercial Real Estate. He holds a bachelor of arts from the University of Washington. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). His term will expire June 30, 2020. 

• Scott Rudy, District 6. 

Mr. Rudy is a program manager with The Boeing Company where he has been employed for over nineteen years.  Prior to his time with Boeing, Mr. Rudy has worked with Goodyear Aerospace, Loral and Lockheed Martin as a software engineer and project manager.  He holds a bachelor of science in Computer Science

from the University of Akron.  In addition to his professional career, Mr. Rudy volunteers his time with his local church.  Mr. Rudy’s term will expire June 30, 2020. 

New Appointment:

• James Kasselmann, District 5. 

Mr. Kasselmann is a Medical Device Executive Leader with Dexcom Incorporated.  His previous professional roles have included time with Biogen Idec Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, and Gilead Sciences.  Mr. Kasselmann also served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps.  In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Kasselmann volunteers his time as a Board of Director for Pointman, a veteran support organization, and with the USO in San Diego.  Mr. Kasselmann holds a bachelor of science from the University of Cincinnati.  His term will expire June 30, 2020. 

Historic Preservation Board – Seven-member board with two reappointments. 

• Brandon Benzing, District 1. 

Mr. Benzing is an architect with Weddle Gilmore Architects.  He holds a bachelor of science in architectural studies and masters of architecture from Arizona State University.  He is an American Institute of Architects member.  His term will expire June 30, 2020. 

• Greg Marek, District 5. 

Mr. Marek is a Commercial Real Estate Consultant with COBE Real Estate.  Mr. Marek holds a master of public administration with an emphasis in urban planning from Arizona State University and a bachelor of arts from the University of South Dakota.  Mr. Marek previously held positions as the redevelopment director and historic preservation officer with the City of Mesa.  Mr. Marek is very active in the community serving on the Mesa Historical Museum Board, the Arizona Museum of Natural History Foundation Board and the Mesa YMCA Board of Directors.  His term will expire June 30, 2020.  

Housing and Community Development Advisory board – Eleven-member board with two reappointments. 

• Heather Kay, District 4.

Ms. Kay is the COO for ICC Innovations.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.  She has spent many hours volunteering for both the Child Crisis Center and the Salvation Army. Ms. Kay has previously served on the Housing Advisory Board. Her term expires June 30, 2020. 

• Linda Starr, District 3.

Ms. Starr is the Director of Outreach at East Valley Adult Resources. She holds a bachelor of arts from the University of Illinois. She previously served on the Human Services and Housing Advisory Boards. Ms. Starr is a 2003 graduate of Mesa LTD. Her term expires June 30, 2020. 

Human Relations Advisory Board – Eleven-member board with three reappointments and one new appointment. 
Reappointments:

• Cliff Moon, District 2.

Dr. Moon is the Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion for the Tempe Union High School District.  Previously he served roles as a counselor with Mesa Public Schools and adjunct professor with Northern Arizona University. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership for Northern Arizona University. Dr. Moon is a member of many multicultural community organizations and a graduate of Mesa LTD. His term expires June 30, 2020. 

• Cassandra Sampson, District 5. 

Ms. Sampson is a 5th and 6th grade language arts teacher with Cambridge Academy East.  She is currently pursuing a bachelor of arts in English from Ottawa University.  She has volunteered extensively in the community including with organizations such as Hospice for the Valley, Paz de Cristo, Sojourner Center, East Valley Child Crisis Center, Feed My Starving Children, and others.  Ms. Sampson’s term will expire June 30, 2020. 

• Nadia Kahlighi Taylor, District 5.

Ms. Taylor is a homemaker pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sociology. She has 20 years experience in sales, customer service and marketing. She volunteers with the Mesa Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís. Ms. Taylor’s term expires June 30, 2020. 

New Appointment:

• Silvia Stanford, District 6. 

Ms. Stanford is the owner of Vendie Attire, LLC, a specialty retail and accessories clothing store and serves as a Procurement Officer for the City of Phoenix.  Ms. Stanford is also the current President of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators.  She holds a bachelor of science in Business Management as well as a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.  Ms. Stanford’s term will expire June 30, 2020.   

Judicial Advisory Board – Seven-member board with two new appointments. 

• The Honorable Michael J. Brown.

Judge Brown of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, is appointed as a member of the City of Mesa Judicial Advisory Board by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona.  Judge Brown’s term expires June 30, 2020. 

• Mayra Costa, District 1. 

Ms. Costa is co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Baltu LLC, a software company.  She also currently serves as a paralegal at Rogers Legal Group PLC.  Previous employment included paralegal positions at Alex E Navidad PLC and Lance Wells General Counsel PLC.  Ms. Costa is a champion of technology and holds monthly community meetings to discuss the latest tech trends.  Ms. Costa’s term expires June 30 2020. 

Library Advisory Board – Nine-member board with two reappointments. 

• Cindy Smith, District 1. 

Ms. Smith is a homemaker with a bachelor’s degree in child development.  She has given over 20 years of volunteer service to her children’s classrooms and has been an active supporter of the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Scout Leaders.  Her term will expire June 30, 2020. 

• Nathaniel Wadsworth, District 4. 

Mr. Wadsworth is an attorney with Rowley Chapman & Barney and has spent the past six and a half years with the firm.  Mr. Wadsworth volunteers his time with the Boy Scots of America serving as a merit badge counselor and adviser.  His term will expire June 30, 2020.       

 

Merit System Board – Three-member board with one reappointment. 

• Michelle Reimann, District 2.

Ms. Reimann is an internal auditor with the City of Phoenix. She holds a master of public administration from Arizona State University. Ms. Reimann volunteers in the community through 4-H, Little League and Rock n’ Roll High School. Her term expires June 30, 2020.

 

Museum & Cultural Advisory Board – Eleven-member board with four reappointments. 

• Michael Darr, District 5. 

Mr. Darr is retired from Boeing after eighteen years of service.  He holds over twenty one years of military service and is a retired Senior Noncommissioned Officer.  Mr. Darr is a life member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other organizations.  His term will expire June 30, 2020. 

• David Dean, District 3.

Mr. Dean is a history professor with the University of Phoenix. He holds a doctor of philosophy from Arizona State University. Mr. Dean previously served on the Historic Preservation board. His term expires June 30, 2020. 

• Melissa Johnson, District 3.

Ms. Johnson is an elementary teacher with Roosevelt Elementary. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from University of Phoenix. Ms. Johnson volunteers with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and The Humane Society. Her term expires June 30, 2020. 

• Robert Valverde, District 3.

Mr. Valverde is an MRI Technologist with SimonMed Imaging. He holds a certificate in radiologic technology from the US Army Academy of Health Sciences. Mr. Valverde is a professional drummer/percussionist and volunteers with his church. His term expires June 30, 2020.

Parks & Recreation Board – Eleven-member board with two reappointments and one new appointment. 
Reappointments:

• Justin Murdock, District 1. 

Mr. Murdock is a Territory Manager for Olympus America and previously held positions with Cook Medical.  In addition, Mr. Murdock has owned and operated a successful Mesa based small business.  Mr. Murdock is involved in service through his church and enjoys taking part in marathon and triathlon training and competitions.  His term will expire June 30, 2020. 

• Josh Todd, District 1.

Mr. Todd recently held a position as a sports sales manager for Visit Mesa. He holds a master’s degree from Wichita State University. Mr. Todd is a National Association of Sports Commissions member and was a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional. His term expires June 30, 2020. 

New Appointment:

• Nycole Leyba, District 5. 

Ms. Leyba is a full time stay at home mom who is very active in the community.  She is the Director of Charitable Alliances for the Guardian Angel Council, a volunteer ambassador for Be the Match, and active runner and member of the Las Sendas Running Swim Tri Group, and an avid parks and recreation user.  Ms. Leyba holds a bachelor of arts in Behavioral Science from Cal Poly.  Her term expires June 30, 2020. 

Personnel Appeals Board – Five-member board with one reappointment and one new appointment. 
Reappointment:

• Deborah Reyes, District 5.

Ms. Reyes is an executive with Dillards. She holds a degree in fashion merchandising and accounting from Colorado State University. Ms. Reyes is experienced in human resources and employee coaching and mentoring. She served on the Transportation and Planning and Zoning Committees for the Town of Queen Creek. Her term expires June 30, 2020.  

New Appointment:

• Patrick Braatz, District 6. 

Mr. Braatz is the Chief Operating Officer for the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc.  He previously served as the Executive Director of the Oregon Board of Dentistry in Portland.  Mr. Braatz holds a bachelor of science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Personnel Relations.  Mr. Braatz’s term expires June 30, 2020.  

Planning & Zoning Board – Seven-member board with two reappointments and one new appointment. 
Reappointments:

• Michelle Dahlke, District 1.

Ms. Dahlke is a paralegal with Quarles and Brady, LLP. She holds a master’s degree in environmental planning from Arizona State University. She served an internship with the City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Department and served on the Mesa Historic Preservation Board. Her term expires June 30, 2020. 

• Jessica Sarkissian, District 5.

Ms. Sarkissian is a land planner with Bowman Consulting.  She holds a bachelor of science in regional development from the University of Arizona and a master of administration from Northern Arizona University.  Ms. Sarkissian also holds several professional planning association memberships.  Ms. Sarkissian recently served on the City of Mesa Board of Adjustment.  Her term will expire June 30, 2020. 

New Appointment: Shelly Allen, District 2. 
Ms. Allen is a retired City of Mesa employee with over thirty years of experience including in economic development, code enforcement, and public works.  Ms. Allen holds a bachelor’s of science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a Masters of Public Administration from ASU.  Ms. Allen’s term will expire June 30 2020.  

Self-Insurance Program Board of Trustees – Five-member board with one reappointment. 
Kelly Vorseth, District 3.

• Ms. Vorseth is a financial analyst with the Mayo Clinic. She holds an MBA from University of Phoenix. Ms. Vorseth is a member of American College of Heatlhcare Executives and volunteers in the community through her church and Habitat for Humanity. Her term expires June 30, 2020. 

Transportation Advisory Board – Eleven-member board with two reappointments and one new appointment. 
Reappointments:

• David Camp, District 5.

Dr. Camp is an executive consultant and advisor for Vistage. He Holds a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Camp served as Las Sendas HOA Vice President and Landscape Advisory Board. He is also an avid road cyclist. His term expires June 30, 2020. 

• Ian Murray, District 1.

Mr. Murray is a risk and IT security manager for American Express. He holds an MBA from University of Phoenix. Mr. Murray volunteers in the community with Arizona One Disaster Medical Assistance Team. His term expires June 30, 2020.

New Appointment:

• Ryan Wozniak, District 1. 

Mr. Wozniak is a land use and bike/ped planner with the City of Maricopa.  In that role he serves as Maricopa’s representative to the MAG Bike-Ped Committee.  Ryan holds a bachelors of arts in Design of the Built Environment and a Masters in Urban and Environmental Planning from ASU.  Ryan is very active in the Mesa community, working with RAILmesa, a refugee youth integration start up, and more.  Mr. Wozniak’s term expires June 30, 2020.
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If readers of this blog site want to review the memo here's the link below 

File #:

17-0787

Type:

Appointment

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

City Council Study Session

On agenda:

7/3/2017

Title:

Appointments to Boards and Committees.

Attachments:

1. Memo

Shelly Allen Back on the Board > Planning & Zoning Meeting Wed 19 July 2017

Defeated in the election as the hand-selected candidate to succeed Alex Finter and endorsed by Mayor John Giles and others in the entrenched political establishment to gain a seat for District 2 on the Mesa City Council, Shelly Allen was nominated and appointed to the PZ Board by the mayor.
PLEASE NOTE: To help readers of this blog deal with what's going in complex issues in front of the members, the agenda for this meeting is posted here after noting, once again that very members of the public or anyone at all in a city of over 475,000 bother to take the time to find out what is being planned.
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Blogger comments: 2 items for District 2 on the Consent Agenda were continued 
Staff Recommendation: Continuance to August 16, 2017 to re-advertise
PZ 17067 Z17-036
PZ 17068 “Allred Ranch“ 


PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
Wed 19 July @ 4 pm
Meeting Agenda Final [4 pages]
Link > Council, Board and Committee Research Center
MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY'S MEETING WERE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY POSTED PUBLICLY AFTER THE MEETING AND ARE AVAILABLE ON THIS LINK TO SEE THE MEETING OUTCOMES AND WHICH PZ BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSSED OR MADE COMMENTS AND HOW THEY VOTED.
Chair Michael Clement [absent for this meeting] 
Vice Chair Michelle Dahlke
Board members:
Dane Astle
Jessica Sarkissian 
Jennifer Duff
Tim Boyle
Shelly Allen [lives in District 2]

Call meeting to order.
1 Take action on all consent agenda items

Items on the Consent Agenda

2 Approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• PZ 17070

Minutes from the June 20, 2017 + June 21, 2017 study sessions and regular hearing. *2-a

3 Take action on the following zoning cases:

• PZ 17062 Z17-030 District 2. 

The 1400 block of South Higley Road (west side). Located north of US 60 Superstition Freeway on the west side of Higley Road, specifically the southwest corner of Hampton Avenue and Higley Road.  (1± acres). 

Site Plan Review.

This request will allow for the development of a restaurant with a drive-thru.

Michael Hreha, Larson Engineering, applicant;

Dan Biswas, SimonCRE Carp, LLC, owner. (PLN2017-00177).

Staff Planner:   Wahid Alam Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

*3-a

 

• PZ 17064 Z17-032 District 6. 

The 7400 through 7500 blocks of East Ray Road (south side).  Located approximately one mile east of Power Road on the south side of Ray Road. (10± acres). 

Site Plan Review. 

This request will allow for the development of an industrial building. 

Wes Balmer, Balmer Architectural Group, applicant;

Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, 193, LLC, c/o Orsett Properties, Ltd., owner. (PLN2017-00253).

Planner: Wahid Alam

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

*3-b

 

4 Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following zoning cases:

 

• PZ 17065 Z17-029 District 4.

Westside Clark Historic District Overlay.

Consider rezoning for the West Side-Clark Historic District to add the Historic District Overlay. This area is generally bounded by lots on the north side of West 2nd Place on the north, lots on the south side of West Pepper Place on the south, North Date on the west, and North Country Club Drive on the east.

This request will create a local Historic District.

Christine Close and other property owners of West Side-Clark Historic District, Applicant;

Property Owners of West Side-Clark Historic District, owners. (PLN2017-00212)

Staff Planner: Wahid Alam

Staff Recommendation: Approval

*4-a

 

• PZ 17067 Z17-036  District 2. 

The 2900 through 3000 blocks of East Southern Avenue (north side) and the 1000 through 1200 blocks of South Los Alamos Road (west side). Located east of Lindsay Road on the north side of Southern Avenue (PZ 17067 Z17-036

Planner: Lesley Davis

Staff Recommendation: Continuance to August 16, 2017 to re-advertise

*4-b

 

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July 19, 2017Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing Meeting Agenda - Final

 

5 Discuss and take action on the following preliminary plats:

 

• PZ 17068 “Allred Ranch“  District 2. 

The 2900 through 3000 blocks of East Southern Avenue (north side) and the 1000 through 1200 blocks of South Los Alamos Road (west side). Located east of Lindsay Road on the north side of Southern Avenue (27± acres).

• Preliminary Plat. Sean B. Lake, Pew and Lake, applicant;
• Allred Family Ltd, Partnership, owner. (PLN2017-00260).
• (Companion Case to Z17-036)(Associated with Item *4-c.) 

Staff Planner: Lesley Davis

Staff Recommendation: Continuance to August 16, 2017 to re-advertise

*5-a

 

• PZ 17072 “McDowell Citrus“  District 5. 

The 4100 to 4200 blocks of East McDowell Road (south side) Located west of Greenfield Road on the south side of McDowell Road (20± acres).

Preliminary Plat.

Paul Dugas, applicant;

McDowell Citrus 100, LLC, owner. (PLN2017-00256). 

Staff Planner: Lesley Davis

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

*5-b

 

6 Review, discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the following proposed amendment to the Mesa City Code:

• PZ 17069 Proposed zoning ordinance amendment to Section 11-67-4.E regarding conditions requiring mandatory supermajority vote by City Council.

Planner:  John Wesley

Staff Recommendation:  Approval

*6-a

 

Items not on the Consent Agenda

 

7 Take action on the following zoning case:

• PZ 17063 Z17-031 District 3.

1705 South Stapley Drive (eastside). Located south of US 60 Superstition Freeway on the east side of Stapley Drive. (2± acres).

Site Plan Review.

This request will allow for the development of a restaurant with a drive-thru.

Matt Bartholomew, Whataburger Real Estate, applicant;

Vestar Arizona XV11, LLC, owner. (PLN2017-00139)

Planner: Wahid Alam

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

7-a

 

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July 19, 2017Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing Meeting Agenda - Final

 

8 Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following zoning case:

• PZ 17066 Z17-033   District 5. 

The 5600 through 5900 blocks of East Longbow Parkway (north side) and the 3100 through 3200 blocks of North Recker Road (west side).  Located south of the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway. Council Use Permit. 

This request will allow installation of two multi-tenant Freeway Landmark Monument signs within a commercial center.

Stephen C. Earl, Earl, Curley & Lagarde, P.C., applicant;

Dover Associates, LLC & Longbow CAS, LLC, owner. (PLN2017-00244).                    

Planner: Tom Ellsworth

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

8-a

 

9 Other Business

 

10 Adjournment