CC 2019-01-08_10a Supplemental No 2
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JESSICA MATSON, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
AGENDA ITEM 10.a. – JANUARY 8, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL CITY COUNCIL
VACANCY
DATE: JANUARY 7, 2019
Attached is correspondence received January 7, 2019.
cc: City Attorney
City Clerk
Public Review Binder
Jessica Matson
Subject: Lan George
From: Lisa Sperow <
Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 11:23 PM
To: Keith Storton <kstorton@arroyogrande.org>; Kristen Barneich <kbarneich@arroyogrande.org>; Jimmy Paulding
<jpaulding@arroyogrande.org>; Caren Ray Russom <crayrussom@arroyogrande.org>; Jim Bergman
<jbergman@arroyogrande.org>
Subject: Lan ~eorge
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to highly recommend that you select Lan George to fill the vacant city council seat. I have known Lan for 14
years and am certain that she would make an excellent city council member.
Lan is intelligent, hardworking, ethical and has a deep love and concern for her community. Lan is someone who always
gives everything her all and makes every situation better from her involvement. She has a broad base of experience that
will give her the at?ility to speak for many citizens and lead our city in the right direction. This experience includes being
involved with her local schools for many years and in many capacities, being a troop leader with Girl Scouts, coaching
youth athletic teams, starting several businesses and serving in gov~rnment.
Lan is someone who will thoroughly explore all options before making a decision and is not afraid to stand against what
is popular in order to do what Is right. She is also someone who is kind and easy to work with. She is always respectful
of others and will be a consensus builder.
All in all, La n's experience and personal attributes make her the ideal candidate. I hope that you will select her to fill the
vacant seat at Tuesday's meeting. If you have any questions I would be happy to speak with you.
Sincerely,
Lisa Sperow
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Kelly Wetmore
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Max Conn <
Sunday, January 06, 2019 10:26 PM
To:
Cc:
Keith Storton; Jimmy Paulding; Kristen Barneich; Caren Ray Russom
Kelly Wetmore
Subject:
AG City Council:
Keith Storton
Jimmy Paulding
Kristen Barneich
Caren Ray
Recommnedation for AG City
Dear AG City Council members,
I would like to recommend Lan George for the open seat on the Arroyo Grande city council. Lan is a hard ·
working, thoughtful, generous, and sincere person. She is great with planning and bringing people together. As
someone who has lived in and conducted several businesses in AG, she is in-tune with the the city, it's people,
and it's direction. I hope you will strongly consider her application and if you have any further questions I can
answer, I would be happy to speak on her behalf.
Sincerely,
Maxwell Conn
Maxwell Conn, DVM
Cat and Exotic Care of the Central Coast
Pismo Beach, California 93449
Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Kelly Wetmore
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Sent:
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Cc:
Subject:
Jeff Techau <
Sunday, January 06, 2019 4:44 PM
Caren Ray Russom; Kristen Barneich; Keith Storton; Jimmy Paulding
Kelly Wetmore
City Council Vacancy
Dear Mayor and City Council,
I would like to provide my endorsement to Lan George to fill the City Council vacancy.
Having known Lan for a number of years, I can attest that she is a thoughtful person who researches issues and
makes decisions based on the greater good rather than personal or neighborhood interests. Given her record of
community service, I believe she would be an ideal candidate for City Council.
Jeff Techau
Arroyo Grande, ~A
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Stephanie Barclay
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Arroyo Grande City Council
Keith Stomton: kstomton@arroyogrande.org
Jimmy Paulding: jpaulding@arroyogrande.org
Kristen Bameich: kbameich@arroyogrande.org
Caren Ray: cray@arroyogrande.org
Cc: Kelly Wetmore: kwetmore@arroyogrande.org
Re: January 8, 2019 City Council Meeting
January 6, 2019
Letter of Support for Lan George, City Council Candidate
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
JAN 0_72019
CITY CkE~KiS dFFICE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Please consider this letter of recommendation on behalf of Lan George for City Council. I have
known Lan for about 11 years and have watched her grow and excel as an Arroyo Grande
community member, leader, mother, friend, sister, daughter, wife, business owner, and PTA
volunteer. Lan seems to have an endless capacity to give. The City of Arroyo Grande is
fortunate that she wants to continue to focus her efforts, in an increased capacity, on our
beautiful city.
Lan must have more than 24 hours in her day because she manages to do everything and do it
well. She is deeply devoted to her family, friends, and her community. I would trust her
implicitly on the City Council or whatever passion she chose to pursue. I am thrilled she has
chosen City Council. 1 thi_nk our City will benefit from her involvement and that she will
become a valuable part of your team. Lan is diplomatic, logical, and compassionate. She knows
' "' how to approach difficult conversations in a kind and unoffensive manner. She brings humor,
sensitivity and warmth to any situation and I am extremely fortunate to be able to call her my
friend. She has my unwavering support and I hope she qas yours as well.
Thank you for your consideration.
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. O}''Q GRANDE,
To: Councilmember Keith Storton: kstorton@arroyogrande.org
Councilmember Jimmy Paulding: jpaulding@arroyogrande.org
Couricilmember Kriste_n Barneich: kbarneich@arroyogrande.org
Mayor-electCaren Ray: cray@arroyogrande.org
cc: Kelly Wetmore: kwetmore@arroyogrande.org
FROM: Maggie Linden
RE: Application of Lan George to fill the open council seat in Arroyo Grande, California
DATE: January 5, 2019
After nearly 50 years working in national, state and local politics I have semi-retired to my
home on the Central Coast. My daughter and her husband live in Grover Beach, and 8 years
ago I bought a home on the Mesa to be nearer them and my two grandchildren. Last January, I
sold my home in Sacramento and moved here full time -although I still spend one week per
month at my office in Sacramento where I lead Ogilvy's public affairs and political practice. I
am delighted to write this letter on behalf of Lan George. After nearly one-half century in
politics I've learned that Speaker Tip O'Neill was totally accurate: All politics is local and the
appointment of the right local representative on the council is critically important for the future
of this delightful community.
I met Lan George more than a decade ago when her children and my granddaughter competed
with a local dance company (D-Pac.) Those dance competitions found us travelling up and
down California -and sometimes into Nevada -cheering on dancers from the Central Coast
and watching an incredibly diverse representation of young California artists. We all learned a
lot about our children and ourselves during those long weekends of competition, and from the
beginning Lan struck me as a wonderfully organized woman, who soon became a trusted asset
to the group and all the families, to say nothing of her command of the dancers and her own
children's: competitive work.
When my grandchildren entered Arroyo Grande High School and became active in school
sports, I wasn't surprised to see Lan again in another organizer role, helping the AG High
Boosters -and making sure the "Friday Night Lights" football games, and other sports events,
were as close to perfection (and fun) as the student athletes deserved. As my grandchildren
advanced in water polo, there was Lan pitching in again whenever help from parents was
needed.
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I knew Lan was an accomplished social media expert and worked for a local PR firm, but I didn't
know (until I moved here permanently) that her desire to contribute to the community also
included important community commissions and committees. As you know she is currently a
member of our Planning Commission and was a member ofthe Architectural Review
Commission. Decisions made by both of these groups are and will prove critical to the future of
the AG. Lan will hit the ground running and can take this knowledge and experience to the
council immediately.
There is no question that Lan George's background, experience and work ethic make her a
perfect candidate for this open position -but I would argue she has another asset that should
be taken into consideration. She is not only a woman, but a woman of color. Last week the
United States Congress swore in the most diverse group of new Congressmembers than ever
before. That's a milestone we need to emulate everywhere. San Luis Obispo County does have
a relatively encouraging number of women in leadership roles, but we need more, and we
sorely lack in our commitment to making sure our leaders represent the diverse backgrounds
and cultures tht reflect all of the people who live here. Lan George would be an asset to any
community -but I think everyone is a winner if she is appointed to this position.
I'm sorry I won't be at your meeting. In fact, this is the week I'm in my Sacramento office, but of
course I'd be happy to answer any of your questions and urge you all to appoint Lan George.
Sincerely
Maggie Shandera Linden
Executive Vice President
Ogilvy Sacramento (OUSA)
Kelly Wetmore ,
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Sent:
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Subject:
Eric Sweeney <
Monday, January 07, 2019 10:00 AM
Keith Storton; Jimmy Paulding; Kristen Barneich; Caren Ray Russom
Kelly Wetmore
City Council Appointment Recommendation
I'm writing to recommend Lan George for the vacant City Council position.
I've known Lan for over 8 years since our kids were in Cub Scouts together.
I feel that she would be a good fit for the City Council because of her:
Business Experience
Community Involvement
Ability to work well with groups
Logical and Honest Approach to problems
Based on our experience together, I can confidently recommend Lan George for Arroyo Grande City Council.
Eric Sweeney
Arroyo Grande
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