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Home My WebLink AboutKC Housing Authority John LittelOctober 5,2016 Housing Authority of Kittitas County 107 W. 11th Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926 Kittitas County Commissioners Kittitas County Courthouse 205 West 5 th Avenue Ellensburg, Washington 98926-2887 RE: Housing Authority of Kittitas County Board Appointment Dear Commissioners: I am writing to recommend the appointment ofJohn Littel to the Kittitas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (Board of Commissioners). The Board of Commissioners currently has one vacant position, due to Jim Denison's resignation at the end of his term. The Board of Commbsioners has reviewed John's application and believes his passion for affordable housing (as witnessed by his experience in zoning, entitlement and regulatory policy engagement with the Seattle HOllsing Authority) will complement the backgrounds of the CU\'I'ent members of the Board of Commissioners. Please contact me should you need further information or wish to discuss the appointment. Sincerely, ~~~ Robert Perkins, PhD Chair, Kittitas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Cc Lowe! Krueger, Kittitas County Housing Authority Executive Director PHONE: (509) 962·9006 FAX: (509) 962·3575 EMAIL: HOllsing@ha](ittitas.org September 1, 2016 Board of County Commissioners 205 W 5th, Room 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Dear Commissioners, SEP -B ?!i 1G .,,~ 1/-;/ \\U.<h '6 Prv HI · I am writing to request consideration for appointment to the Kittitas County Housing Authority. My application is attached and details my experience and qualifications. Since moving to Kittitas County I have invested my personal time and efforts in the work of improving affordable housing in the County, and I want to bring my passion and experience to the Housing Authority. Prior to moving to Kittitas County I served for 8 years on the Seattle Housing Authority, 2 years as chair. During that time I approved budgets and developments plans, and chaired the Audit Committee. During my tenure as Board Chair I lead a comprehensive effort to create the Yesler Terrace Redevelopment Plan, a multi-phased program to redevelop 560 units of aging low- income public housing. My work included the zoning, entitlement, and regulatory policy engagement with the Seattle City Council. Ultimately the plan spans over a decade, redeveloping a 30 acre site into several thousand mixed income housing units and over a million square feet of commercial space. I have-enjoyed my work with you individually in our efforts here, and I hope my demonstrated commitment to our County's affordable housing needs and my prior experience gives you the confidence to appoint me to an available opening on the Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, 2409 Quartz Mountain Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-480-2590 jlittel@hotmail.com APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO KITTITAS COUNTY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Citizen boards and commissions are critical to the effective functioning of County government. We appreciate your interest in wishing to serve Kittitas County and ask that you complete this brief application. If you wish, please feel free to attach a fact sheet or resume to this application. This application form is considered a public document. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED: • Kittitas Housing Authority • • Date: September 1 ,2016 Name: John Littel Business Address: 2205 W Dolarway Home Address : 2409 E Quartz Mountain Ellensburg.WA 98926 Ellensburg, ,WA 98926 City State Zip City State Zip Business Phone: 206-639-9865 Home Phone: 509-480-2590 Email address:j littel@hotm ail.c om Education: (High school, name and location of college or university, year graduated, and degree): Edmonds C o mm un ity College, C ons tr uction Manageme nt Deg re e, 2000 Current Employment: (job title, employer, employment date, contact, phone): Training Director, Washington Public Employees Association Kent Stanford. President, 360-943-1121 PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR APPOINTMENT BECOME OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS. Special reasons for wishing to serve on the Board or Commission: I have been involved in affordable housing for many years, and I have served on the Kittitas Counfy Homelessness ane Affordable Housing Committee since 2014, and currently the voce-chair. Prior to moving to Ellensburg in 2013, I served 8 years on the Seattle Housing Authority Board, 2 years as chair. I believe affordable housing especially for low income families is a high priority for our county~ and I think my experience and commitment would bring value to the Housing Authority's work. What advisory panels, Boards/Commissions have you previously served on? Kittitas County Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee Kittitas-Yakima Valley Community Land Trust Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan, Housing Advisory Committee Seattle Housing Authority Please list any training or experience you have that would be beneficial to serving on the Board or Commission: I am curre ntly c,hairing the taskforce that is drafting the next 10 year plan for Kittitas County's hbmelessness and affordable housing priorities, and I have served diligently on fhe County's Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee since 2014. I served on the Seattle Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for 8 years, 2 years as chair . Are you available to attend board meetings during the day or evening M-F? P<l Yes I I No If no, please explain : __________________________ _ Please furnish two references who could speak to your qualifications for the desired appointment: • Name: Andrew Lofton , Executive Director Phone : (H) W} 206-615-3502 Address: Seattle Housing Authority City :, State: Zip: • Name: Bruce Tabb Phone : (H) (W) 509-899-0148 Address: Ellensburg City Council City State: Zip: Your application will be placed with others interested in serving on the same board or commission. When a vacancy occurs on the Board/Commission in which you have indicated an interest, the Board of County Commissioners may desire to conduct interview. YOUR SIGNATURE: ____ -I-,~~'--.~....:....-------Datc ~ Please return completed form to : Board of Kittitas County Commissioners 205 W. 5 th , Room 108 Ellensburg, W A 98926 509.962.7508 FAX: 509.962.7679 PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR APPOINTMENT BECOME OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS. Mandy Buchholz From: Laura Osiadacz Sent: Monday, October 17,20164:02 PM To: Subject: Julie Kjorsvik; Mandy Buchholz; Debbie Myers FW: Housing Authority appointment Laura Osiadacz Kittitas County Commissioner, District #2 205 W 5th Ave. Ste. 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887 Office 509-962-7508 Fax 509-962-7679 h!!Q.;ilwww.co .kittitas.wa.us From: John Litle I [mailto:jlitlel@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 3:38 PM To: Laura Osiadacz Subject: Housing Authority appointment Commissioner Osiadacz, It is my understanding that the Board of County Commissioners has determined that joint service on the Kittitas County Housing Authority (KCHA) and the Kittitas County Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee (HAHC) would create a conflict of interest. Therefore, if and when the Commissioners appoint me to the KCHA, I will resign from the HAHC with immediate effect. Thank you for the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of Kittitas County. John Littel 509-480-2590 Notice: All email sent to this address will be received by the Kittitas County email system and may be subject to public disclosure under Chapter 42.56 RCW and to archiving and review. messageid: 3Beb45916c6dcbdac24bbB719d004a14 1 Kittitas County, Washington BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS October 18, 2016 John Littel 2409 E Quartz Mountain Ellensburg, WA 98926 Dear Mr. Littel: District One Paul Jewell District Two Laura Osiadacz District Three Obie O'Brien The Board of County Commissioners is pleased to appoint you as a member of the Kittitas County Housing Authority Board. We appreCiate your willingness to serve on behalf of the people of Kittitas County, and we extend to you our best wishes for an enjoyable and productive term of office. Your term is effective immediately and expires April 2021. If you have any questions, the Executive Director of the Housing Authority can be reached by email hou sing@ha ki ttitas .or g or by phone 509 -962-9006 Thank you again, ~~ Obie O'Brien, Chairman Commissioner Dist. #3 Cc: Exec Di rector file KITIITAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE · 205 WEST 5th , SUITE 108 . ELLENSBURG, WA 98926 (509) 962-7508 . FAX (509) 962-7679