Saundra McDavid

April 26, 2010

City of Eagle
660 E. Civic Lane
Eagle, ID 83616

Re: Mayoral Appointment

Dear Councilmen Huffaker, Shoushtarian, Semanko and Grasser:

I submit this application to you and the people of Eagle. Two years ago I stepped up to do my duty and serve our city. I have continued to speak out on important issues and I again am ready to do my part by serving as mayor of the city of Eagle. Leading our city requires excellent communication and leadership skills as well as a command of the pressing issues and familiarity with the unique challenges that our city has faced. Eagle needs a detail-oriented leader who has a rapport with the city council and community leaders, acknowledges our history, welcomes new ideas and embraces challenges by soliciting input from all who call Eagle home. I am that person.

Areas of strength that I feel are important in our mayor include:

Information Technology: Technology enables the city to work more efficiently. It is the foundation of our quest for transparency and a critical tool for all businesses. Having worked as both an e-commerce consultant and an IT executive managing a large staff and large budgets I have the experience Eagle needs to use information technology to its advantage. As a university professor of law, business, and technology, I teach our future business leaders how to gain efficiencies, disseminate and process information, and use project management tools and industry specific software to enhance their workplace. My background in this area will provide insight and support as we expand the city’s services.

Business knowledge: Attracting jobs to our city will require focusing on the needs of our business community and retaining and supporting companies of all sizes in our business districts. I look forward to working with the city staff, the chamber, and the urban renewal agency to achieve my goal of positioning Eagle as a business friendly community; one that values its businesses, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Having won entrepreneurial awards, earned an MBA, advised many businesses, worked as a professor of business strategy and opened businesses of my own, I have experienced all aspects of a business. As mayor I will work to implement a new collaborative business incentive and mentorship program as part of Eagle’s new strategy to attract businesses and create jobs. I want to see a simplified permit process which saves time and money as entrepreneurs begin their dreams here in Eagle, Idaho.

Communications: As a public relations consultant and former public relations committee chair for a nonprofit I understand how important it is for the city to communicate with its citizens. We do not want an isolated city hall; it should portray an aura of inclusiveness and helpfulness and it should be welcoming to everyone in the community. As mayor I will take on the role of public relations officer. We need someone who has a working relationship with the media, is the enthusiastic champion of all things Eagle, and professionally and tactfully represents Eagle in public. As mayor I will be drafting press releases, working on web content, helping with marketing, appearing at social functions, articulating the issues affecting the city, attending committee meetings, and having an active and positive presence on and off camera. As the figurehead of the city I will highlight this wonderful city in which we live. We enjoy a town and country lifestyle, one that is relaxed, modern and elegant. This is what Eagle is and this is what I will promote.

Administration: As chief administrative officer, I will manage the affairs of the city and exercise the legal duties. I am ready and prepared for the responsibilities of the office. In a city run by ordinances my legal background will be beneficial. As mayor it will take creativity to continue providing amenities and city services with limited funds and I will work with and direct our talented city staff in identifying new low-cost opportunities that will benefit our city. As an administrator I will work on accurately forecasting and providing a long-term budget based on lower taxes and no debt. I will acknowledge and respect every tax dollar that is given to us from our citizens. As a problem solver, collaborating with my team, I will immediately commence working on this year’s budget, making certain that it plans for the future while ensuring the city continues to function despite declining revenues. My experience as an attorney, business owner and executive will enable me to carry out all these duties. I will work ceaselessly to bring the residents of the community together, promote transparency, submit a long-term budget and move our city forward. Working with you, the city council, I will continue your efforts to provide confidence and restore the trust in our city government. When differences arise I will use compromise and peace making skills to encourage thoughtful and respectful debate among those with opposing views, as we work efficiently toward a common sense and well-reasoned resolution. I will provide a solid plan for our future and will devote my focus and attention to the efficient and faithful discharge of the duties of the office of Mayor of this great city of Eagle, Idaho.

Combining all my strengths with my past experiences gives me the wisdom, foresight and unique ability to lead this city and tackle the tough decisions ahead. I will encourage everyone to participate in our city government and create a more inclusive community. Keeping an open mind, listening to the people, and leading with humility, dignity and grace, I believe I am the best person to serve as the representative of the people of Eagle.

For the city we all love.

Sincerely,

Saundra McDavid

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