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Next Ordinance No. 1963 Next Resolution No. 06-2026 www.burlingtonwa.gov CITY COUNCIL AGENDA City Hall, 833 South Spruce Street 7:00 p.m. July 23, 2026 MEETING TO BE HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY ZOOM WEBINAR LINK: https://zoom.us/j/97859681042 ZOOM DIAL-IN: +1-253-215-8782 WEBINAR ID: 978 5968 1042 COUNCIL WORKSHOP: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: City Council Meeting of June11, 2026 Special City Council Meeting of June 18, 2026 AUDIT OF BILLS: PRESENTATIONS: PUBLIC COMMENTS: MAYOR’S UPDATE: COUNCIL COMMENTS: COMMITTEE & BOARD REPORTS: OFFICER’S REPORTS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONSENT: ACTION ITEM: 1) Appointment to Open Council Seat- Ward 5 INTRO/DISCUSSION ITEMS:: EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session may be held to discuss Personnel, Litigation, and/or Land Acquisition. ADJOURNMENT: MEETINGS: 1) AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 4:00 PM Telephonic Meeting 1-774-777-4255 Conference ID# 589-8786 Next Regular Council Meeting: Thursday, August 13, 2026, Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations Provided upon Request Return to Agenda Return to Agenda MINUTES  CITY OF BURLINGTON, WA June 11, 2026 Following a 6:00 p.m. workshop, Mayor Bill Aslett called the City Council meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmembers present: Joe DeGloria, Kelsey Freeman, Scott Green, Elizabeth Turman-Bryant (remotely via Zoom), James Stavig, and Brian Steen. Staff present: Interim Public Works Director Brian Dempsey, Sewer Supervisor Don Erickson, City Attorney Leif Johnson, Finance Director Sandy Kottke, Interim City Administrator Andy Parks, Public Works and Parks Operations Director Travis Schwetz, and Police Chief Kevin Turner. MINUTES Councilors Green/Stavig made a motion to approve the May 28, 2026, regular City Council meeting minutes. All in favor; motion carried. AUDIT OF BILLS: Councilor Scott Green updated Council on the Audit & Finance meeting and reviewed City expenditures. A motion was made by Councilors Green/Freeman to approve Accounts Payable Invoices to be paid as of June 11, 2026, in the amount of $616,352.18; May 2026 – Electronic AP, in the amount of $42,476.50; and Payroll Expenses for Pay Period Ending May 31, 2026, in the amount of $698,292.53. All in favor; motion carried PRESENTATIONS: No Presentations. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No Public Comments. Members of the public may submit comments or questions by mail to City Hall at 833 S. Spruce Street, ATTN: City Administrator, or by email to administration@burlingtonwa.gov. Contact information for all the City Departments is available at www.burlingtonwa.gov. MAYOR’S UPDATE: Mayor Aslett encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming Berry Dairy Days Festival, scheduled for June 19-21, and expressed appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce for its work organizing the event. 1  CITY OF BURLINGTON, WA June 11, 2026 Later in the meeting, Mayor Aslett advised Council that he had received correspondence from Nick Crandall regarding proposed changes to the parking lot arrangement and stated the information would be distributed to Councilmembers for review and future discussion. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilor Joe DeGloria relayed concerns from constituents regarding the planned Spruce Street overlay project, particularly potential nighttime construction impacts. Staff provided an update on project scheduling and anticipated construction activities, including sidewalk improvements and paving work. Councilor James Stavig shared information about an upcoming community cleanup event being organized in partnership with local volunteers and community partners. Stavig also highlighted the success of the recent Lawnmower Races event, thanked City staff for their efforts, and encouraged community participation in upcoming Berry Dairy Days activities. Councilor Scott Green encouraged participation in the local parades and invited fellow councilmembers to join the Mayor aboard the City's historic fire truck during the event. COMMITTEE & BOARD REPORTS: Councilor Stavig reported on the Parks & Recreation Committee meeting, highlighting adoption of the PROS Plan, updates on park capital projects including Rotary Park, Maiben Park, and Jason Boerner Park, development of a future Skagit River Park master plan, staffing changes within the Parks Department, and preparations for upcoming summer tournaments and events. Councilor Stavig also reported on the Public Safety Committee meeting, providing updates on police and fire department staffing, ongoing recruitment efforts, a recent firefighter retirement, and increased traffic enforcement activities throughout the City. OFFICER’S REPORTS: Interim City Administrator Andy Parks informed Council that Parks and Recreation department had requested temporary reductions in public counter hours because of current staffing shortages and increased summer programming administrative demands. The proposed office hours would change to 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PROCLAMATION: No Proclamation. PUBLIC HEARING: 2  CITY OF BURLINGTON, WA June 11, 2026 No Public Hearing. CONSENT AGENDA: No Consent Agenda Items. AGENDA MODIFICATION: Mayor Aslett announced that the proposed Interlocal Agreement for SMART, originally listed as an Action Item, would be moved to the Introduction/Discussion Items portion of the agenda due to pending revisions to the agreement and cost calculations. ACTION ITEMS: No Action Items. INTRO/DISCUSSION ITEMS: Interlocal Agreement – Continuation of the Skagit and Island County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) Police Chief Kevin Turner presented information regarding a proposed update to the SMART Interlocal Agreement and explained that SMART provides independent investigations for officer- involved shootings, serious uses of force, officer-involved vehicle collisions, and other incidents required under state law. Council discussed the team's governance structure, training requirements, civilian oversight participation, regional cooperation among law enforcement agencies, and previous SMART investigations within the region. The finalized agreement is expected to return for future Council action. Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project – Pine Street Sewer Supervisor Don Erickson presented an overview of the Pine Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. The project will use a combination of pipe-bursting and conventional open-cut construction methods to replace aging sewer infrastructure, reduce groundwater infiltration, and preserve wastewater treatment capacity. Erickson reviewed construction methods, anticipated operational savings from reduced infiltration and inflow, project scheduling, and the current bidding process. The engineer's estimate is approximately $893,000, with bids scheduled to be opened mid-June. Staff anticipates returning to Council with a bid award recommendation and, if approved, construction beginning later this summer. EXECUTIVE SESSION: No Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT: 3  CITY OF BURLINGTON, WA June 11, 2026 Mayor Aslett adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. ________________ _________________ Sandra Kottke Bill Aslett Finance Director Mayor Return to Agenda 4  CITY OF BURLINGTON, WA June 18, 2026 Mayor Bill Aslett called the Special City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Joe DeGloria, Scott Green, James Stavig, Brian Steen, Elizabeth Turman-Bryant (remotely via Zoom) and Kelsey Freeman (remotely via phone). Staff present: City Attorney Leif Johnson and Interim City Administrator Andy Parks. ACTION ITEMS: Confirmation of City Administrator Mayor Bill Aslett stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss and consider confirmation of an individual for the position of City Administrator. Aslett gave a report on the recruitment process to date and announced that Rebecca Horner had been selected as the preferred candidate. The City of Burlington had extended an offer of employment contingent upon City Council confirmation. Councilmember Stavig thanked the Mayor for including councilmembers in the interview process and stated that the City Administrator position is one of the most important positions within the City. Stavig noted that the interview panel had confidence in their selection of Rebecca Horner for the position. Councilors Stavig/Green moved to confirm Rebecca Horner as the City Administrator for the City of Burlington. All in favor; motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Aslett adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m. ________________ _________________ Sandra Kottke Bill Aslett Finance Director Mayor Return to Agenda 1 ACTION ITEMS  ITEM #: 1 CHECK ONE: DISCUSSION ACTION X AGENDA ITEM Council Date: July 23, 2026 Subject: Appointment to Open Council Seat – Ward 5 Submitted By: Rebecca Horner, City Administrator Leif Johnson, City Attorney Attachments: Ward 5 Councilmember Application Materials; Public Hearing Required: YES ( ) NO (X) 2026 Ward Map; Rules of Procedure - Section 8; Interview Questions HISTORY AND SUMMARY City Councilmember Jamie Weiss left his City Councilmember position, effective May 12, 2026, and therefore the City of Burlington is seeking a new Councilmember for Ward 5. Based on recent Council vacancies, City staff have published the Council seat opening across numerous media channels including the newspaper, City website, City social media accounts, and other outlets beginning on June 1, 2026. The City has received applications from interested citizens which are included in your packet, and you will have the opportunity to interview each candidate and potentially make a selection for one of them to serve out the remainder of the term. In their application materials they answer several questions. Included in your packet are 7 example questions that you may ask in-person at the meeting, or you may craft your own question. It is customary to ask each individual the same questions but feel free to ask follow- up questions that are sparked by an answer to any one of the standard questions. 1  ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Council has basically three options – 1) interview and/or select one of the applicants, 2) interview and/or decline to appoint anyone to the position opting to open the City to further applicants, or 3) decide to not fill the open seat. This last option has a time limit, however, that is discussed in the Legal Review section of this report. BID REQUIREMENTS N/A CURRENT AND FUTURE BUDGET RAMIFICATIONS Since the annual budget anticipated and funded all Council positions, there are no noteworthy current or future budget ramifications, other than de minimis advertising costs and staff time dedicated to coordinating the appointment process. LEGAL ASPECTS – LEGAL REVIEW Statewide, open council positions are a common occurrence – this can be for reasons of resignation, death, or someone moving and no longer being qualified to hold office in the city. As a result, the legal process of filling an open Council seat is well established. Within 90 days of the vacancy (May 12, 2026), the City Council needs to solicit and appoint a successor who then serves for the remainder of the unexpired term, or until December 31, 2027 (could run to extend to 2029). Should the Council decide not to fill the position within the 90-day timeline, it loses the authority to do so, and the appointing responsibility moves to the County Commissioners, who then have an additional 90 days to appoint someone. In turn, should they fail to act, the Governor may make an appointment. State law also requires that whoever is appointed to the position must obtain open government training within 90 days of assuming office. It is worth noting that the person that fills the vacancy may run for the position during the next general election, should they choose to do so. An interesting quirk in the law is that when someone is appointed during mid-term of an existing term, as is expected here, then another person wins at the next general election, the winner of the election begins immediately, rather than waiting for the expiration of the term. In other words, they would start as soon as the election results are certified, or possibly earlier, rather than waiting for January. COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Council has some latitude as to how it goes about deciding on a preferred candidate. The interviews, debate and vote must be in open session. Other than those basic requirements, Council may choose to a) ask each individual questions, b) adjourn to Executive Session to “evaluate the qualifications for a candidate for appointment to elective office” and then, c) 2 return to open session to make your decision. It is the strong suggestion of staff that any vote, including so-called “straw polls” must occur in an open meeting. Council may request but cannot require applicants to wait outside Council chambers while other candidates are being interviewed, since this is a public meeting. It is advisable for Council to avoid asking any questions that may be seen as “protected”, such as questions that are related to age, gender, race, familial status, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military service/veteran, or genetic information. A candidate may feel free to volunteer such information if they wish, but Council should not ask. Some examples of potential questions that Council may ask include but are not limited to the examples provided in the ‘Ward 5 – Open Council Seat Interview’ document. The choice to include an Executive Session is yours to make – if you want, you may forego an Executive Session and simply vote to choose the successor immediately or following the interviews. If Council wishes to hold an Executive Session pursuant to the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(h), please make a motion to do so, using the language below, when convenient. The eventual vote for Council must be by majority of the Council present, assuming a quorum is achieved. The Mayor may break a tie, should one occur, but is not required to do so. At any time, any Councilmember may make a motion to appoint the candidate of their preference, using the language below. The new Councilmember must be sworn in. Staff may be available to perform this function at the meeting. If not, the new Councilmember should contact Chris Summers at City Hall as soon as possible in order to complete this process. Corey Perkins in HR will also need to be contacted to set up their open government training. If your preference is to have their appointment effective at our next meeting, we would administer the oath of office at the beginning of our next Council meeting (July 23) and then proceed with the meeting. Once sworn in, the new Councilmember may immediately assume the rights and responsibilities of their office. If no candidate achieves majority support, please direct staff to re-open the application period, to be further considered on or around the July 23, 2026, regular meeting. Language for such a motion is below, for your convenience. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEM For an optional Executive Session: “I move to conduct an executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(h) in order to evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office. However, any interview of such candidate and final action appointing a candidate to elective office shall be in a meeting open to the public.” For Council Appointment: “I move to appoint candidate (name) to fill the remainder of the vacant Ward 5 Council position effective tonight, July 23, 2026, or (insert alternate date).” If no candidate receives majority support: “I move to re-open applications for the position of Ward 6 Councilmember, to be further considered on the August 27, 2026, regular Council meeting.” 3  -�� �-� Burlington SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON INCORPORATED 1802 City of Burlington 2026 City Councilmember Recruitment Schedule - Ward 5 Phase Timeline Action/Deliverables Vacancy & Required Window May 12, 2026 Council vacancy created; appointment required within 90 days (by August 10, 2026). Recruitment Announcement & Week of June 1, 2026 Staff publish vacancy notice Outreach via City website, reader­ boards, Facebook pages, Skagit Publishing. Collect applications. Application Review & June 2026 Staff compile applications, Interview Prep prepare interview materials, and ready for July 23rd Council packets. Application Deadline June 29, 2026 Applicant Eligibility June 30-July 10, 2026 Staff verify applicants are Verification & Candidate registered voters residing in � Communication Ward 5. Council Interviews July 23, 2026 Council interviews applicants in open session; optional executive session for evaluation only. Selection & Appointment July 23, 2026 Council votes to appoint, reopen applications, or decline; majority vote required. Oath of Office Within a week of appointment Appointee sworn in and may (off week between meetings) assume duties immediately. Post-Appointment Within 90 days of appointment Appointee completes required Requirements Open Government Training. Deadline to complete appointment is August 1o, 2026. Return to Agenda Bllilington I •on cau"n ••tNINGTOII -l'D NI Ward 5 City Council Position: Now Accepting Applications Information & Application Details: Available at City Hall, 833 S Spruce Street, Burlington, WA; or online at www.burlingtonwa.gov  .:- --;;::-� Burlington �� SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON INCORPORATI!D 1002 City of Burlington 2026 City Councilmember Recruitment Schedule - Ward 5 Phase Timeline Action/Deliverables Vacancy & Required Window May 12, 2026 Council vacancy created; appointment required within 90 days (by August 10, 2026). Recruitment Announcement & Week of June 1, 2026 Staff publish vacancy notice Outreach via City website, reader­ boards, Facebook pages, Skagit Publishing. Collect applications. Application Review & June 2026 Staff compile applications, Interview Prep prepare interview materials, and ready for July 23rd Council packets. Application Deadline June 29, 2026 Applicant Eligibility June 30-July 10, 2026 Staff verify applicants are Verification & Candidate registered voters residing in Communication Ward 5. Council Interviews July 23, 2026 Council interviews applicants in open session; optional executive session for evaluation only. Selection & Appointment July 23, 2026 Council votes to appoint, reopen applications, or decline; majority vote required. Oath of Office Within a week of appointment Appointee sworn in and may (off week between meetings) assume duties immediately. Post-Appointment Within 90 days of appointment Appointee completes required Requirements Open Government Training. Deadline to complete appointment is August 10, 2026.  .. /"'...( ,.., . -'--\...__ ·- �� _____...,.. �__:..� Burlington SKAGIT COUNTY. WASHINGTON l>ICORPOIU\fED ,,02 COUNCILMEMBER QUESTIONNAIRE/APPLICATION (360) 755-0532 or administration@burlingtonwa.gov Questionnaire/Application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2026. Page I 5  Why are you interested in serving as a Burlington City Councilmember? I am a proud to be a resident of the City of Burlington and now call it my forever home. I owe it to my family, my neighbors, and myself to serve on the City Council to recapture the pride in our community and help improve upon its' potential as we have struggled, as all communities have, with the pandemic and post-pandemic issues and our city doesn't feel like home all the time. Serving on the Council would allow me to share ideas, concerns from the neighborhoods, and offer solutions and alternative approaches to the big issues of our city ... homelessness, crime, inconsistent communication, affordability, and lack of transparency to planning and construction projects. What is your understanding of the role of the City Council in the successful governance of the City of Burlington? The City Council helps to guide the mayor and other civic leaders in our community to make informed, data-driven decisions that will improve the City of Burlington as a whole that include establishing policy, setting priorities, adopting a budget, and representing the interests of the citizens. The Council supports this with a lens that is 1,000 feet above the city and 20 years in the future, anticipating all needs, obstacles, goals, and successes of our citizens armed with the knowledge that doing the "popular thing isn't always right, and doing the right thing isn't always popular". We must evolve together to build a better future for generations to come with the goal of sustaining what makes our city great and adding on to it. What do you believe are the highest priorities for the City and how would you address them? The highest priority for the City is to maintain a safe community for its residents and business owners, with progress on all priorities occurring once safety has been established. I would address this priority by bringing together local community residents, business owners, Police Chief, Fire Chief, members of City Council, and the Mayor. This will allow stakeholders to also be decision­ makers, aiding in the collection of meaningful data to determine the focus for accomplishing the goal of creating/maintaining a safe and thriving community. This would be partnered with pop-up community events in the neighborhoods to gather input and concerns from residents that are not able to speak up, attend meetings, or are not digitally connected to submit online forms. If we bring the Kona Ice truck to them, they will engage or at least be encouraged to be partners and become empowered to help return safety to our city when they feel valued. Protecting and maintaining public services, investing in infrastructure, supporting economic development, and being transparent with all city endeavors are also a priority. What is your vision for our City and community? My vision for the Burlington is to keep its small town charm while embracing its diverse community, standing on traditional American ideals. I say this as I see a lot of potential for the city that has gone by the way side while I know there are laws and ordinances that prevent such things from changing but a fear of holding citizens accountable for following ordinances or lack of payment for tickets have paused enforcement of keeping our City clean. There is no reason why current ordinances or ones yet to be created should not be enforced to help keep the City of Burlington a great and safe place to live. For example, cars that don't have a current registration should be tagged and removed from a person's property as they create prime real estate for animals we don't want in our community or RV's and vehicles housing the homeless parked at our city parks and leaving trash and dirty bathrooms in their wake. In addition, it is somewhat unsafe for  citizens to walk their pets or themselves throughout the neighborhood with animals not being fenced or chained up as well as pet owners not abiding by the leash rule on trails or at parks. I have lived here for over ten years and this has always been an issue that could be easily fixed as I walk our beagle Scout daily around Ward 5. What skills, knowledge, and approach would you bring to the City Council? I possess several skills that would be a huge asset to the City Council. I bring my skills in teaching high school Civics/Social Studies for the past 22 years along with a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Michigan that included a practicum that evaluated a city's overall growth plans, budgets, and operational procedures. I am proficient at evaluating plans as a whole and as an educator, I have a skill at relationship building with students, parents, and the community by trade. My early years include obtaining an A.A in Criminal Justice Administration that included evaluating city policing plans and guides me as an educator to show grace with human situations but provide guidance, support, and consequences to ensure growth and progress. What qualities do you possess that will make you a productive Councilmember? I will be a productive Councilmember, as I believe I would bring not only some new ideas but also a different lens of how to focus on productive and proactive leadership versus reactive. I am out each day walking our dog in Ward 5 seeing first-hand and knowing first-hand from talking to members of Ward 5 on a daily basis what needs are important to our fellow neighbors and citizens and what they notice as we exchange information and concerns but feel helpless and unheard by the city. What boards or commissions have you served on? I have served on the Attendance Board of Appeals at Concrete High School and have previously been a Union Rep for the teachers and Vice President of the Union. Share your community service or volunteer experience. Due to the commute to Concrete during the school year, time is limited for volunteering but I have helped coach my son's Little League baseball team as a parent volunteer for the past two seasons and I have previously run After-School Tutoring Clubs and mentored new teachers. I have also supported community events by volunteering with Skagit Runners races such as the Tulip Run and Skagit Flats as a course marshal keeping runners safe on our city and county roads. What else would you like to add to help get to know you better? I am a dedicated family man, entering my 22nd year of teaching, and a History and animal lover. I love sports and still weight lift/workout diligently four times a week. I worked full time while attending college and completed the three degrees that I possess before starting a family. While I may feel educated and informed, I am humble enough to know you can learn something from everyone you meet and every experience helps me grow. I was raised to treat everyone with respect and dignity and feel that the City Council has an opportunity here to include me in the future endeavors and will not regret it.  BURLINGTON, WA BRANDON WRIGHT EDUCATION M.A. Public Administration I University of Michigan I Dearborn, MI 05/2008 B.A. History Major, Social Studies Minor I Madonna University I Livonia, MI 05/2002 A.A. Criminal Justice Henry Ford Community College Dearborn, MI I I 12/1997 CERTIFICATIONS K-12 Building Administrator I MI & WA Secondary Professional Certificate MI I Secondary Residency Certificate I WA EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Concrete High School I Concrete, WA 09/2015 - Present • Teach variety of secondary Social Studies classes, middle school PE, and high school Power-Lifting. • Collaborate to create a Native American Studies Curriculum for the state through the Swinomish Indian Tribe Project Based grant with La Conner High School, sponsored by Western Washington University. • Assist other teachers with classroom management issues. • Create an effective learning environment through high expectations. • Pivoted to remote instruction, utilizing educational technology skills. Western International HS Detroit, MI I 09/2014 - 06/2015 • Taught 9th-10th grade Social Studies. • Administered the Michigan Merit Exam (MME), WIDA, and ELL exams. • Enforced disciplinary policies to support student achievement. Horizon Alternative HS Hamtramck, MI I 02/2011 - 06/2014 • Taught 9th-12th grade Social Studies Credit Recovery classes and Social Studies GED night school classes. • Member of School Improvement Committee for Hamtramck Public Schools. • Assisted and mentored other teachers in HPS Mentor Program. • Provided assistance with implementation of differentiated instruction practices. • Administrated the ACT and MME tests. • Represent other teachers as a Building Union Representative. Bradford Academy HS I Southfield, Ml 08/2007 - 02/2011 • th Taught 9 grade Civics and Economics. • Led School Improvement Team as 9th Grade Lead Teacher. • Represented teachers as the liaison for the Parents and Teachers Association. • Established an after-school Club House for the tutoring of at-risk students. Old Redford Academy MS Detroit, MlI 08/2005 - 06/2007 • th th Taught 7 grade Cultural Studies and 8 grade Social Studies. • Organized after-school tutoring opportunities and advised Gaming Club. • Assisted Dean of Students and Principal with disciplinary hearings, referrals, and parent conferences. June 25, 2026 To Whom This May Concern: My knowledge of Brandon Wright is from my personal prospective as his neighbor of over 10 years. We had an opportunity nearly 7 years ago to offer our thoughts and ideas to our City Council when there was an open attendance to the public regarding rezoning: specifically about the low-income housing that impacts our close neighborhood. I supported Brandon's views along with other attending neighbors. His willingness and support of what's in the best interest of our community is what stood out to me. He is absolutely for seeking the truth and finding ways to bring our experiences to light. Brandon is a straight thinker and shows his ability to support our community in ways that all of us as friends would be proud to have him serve on the Ward 5 City Council. His Master's degree in Public Administration adds to his requirements to fill this position. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to support my dedicated neighbor, friend, and family man. Sincerely, Carole Anderson - Burlington, WA 98233 Return to Agenda  AS OF 05/22/2026 804 MAGNOLIA AVE VACANT BRIAN STEEN 405 KENKIRK PL 360-708-0107 REV: 06-08-2026 Ward 5 - Open Council Seat Interview Councilmembers may select interview questions from the provided list or ask their own. As much as possible, Council should ask the same questions of each candidate. 1. What previous community involvement have you had in Burlington or another city? 2. Based on what you know about city government, what do you see as top priorities for the City of Burlington and why? 3. What would you say are your two greatest strengths? How do they relate to this position? 4. What is your approach to handling controversial and complicated issues? 5. What would you say your biggest weakness is and how do you try to improve on it? 6. What is your style of communication and please give an example of it. 7. Serving on the City Council requires a significant time commitment, usually 2-4 meetings a month, as well as reading prep prior to meetings. How will this fit in with your other commitments? Return to Agenda