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ITEM INFORMATION
STAFF SPONSOR: MAYOR EKBERG
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 5/17/21
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Recommended appointments to the Planning Commission
CATEGORY ❑ Discussion
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Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PIS
SPONSOR'S Recommended appointment of Apneet Sidhu to Position #6 on the Planning Commmission.
SUMMARY
REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev.
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
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5/17/21
Informational Memorandum dated 4/23/21
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: April 23, 2021
SUBJECT: Appointment to Planning Commission
ISSUE
Position #6 on the Planning Commission is currently vacant. We received 4 applications for the
position and after reviewing the applications, I am recommending the appointment of Apneet
Sidhu. His application is attached for your review.
Planning Commission
Position #6 (Resident): This position was recently vacated by Heidi Watters and is currently
vacant. I am recommending the appointment of Apneet Sidhu to fill this vacancy. Apneet was
born and raised in Tukwila and is a graduate of Foster High School. He furthered his education
at Seattle University and the University of Washington Law School and currently is a Real
Estate agent in Tukwila. Apneet will bring added value to the Board in many aspects. The term
for this position expires December 31, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
I am recommending this appointment be confirmed by Council at the May 17, 2021 Council
Meeting.
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City of Tukwila
Tukwila City Hall
6200 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: (206) 433-1800
RECEIVED
Email: Boa rdsCommsccDtukwilawa.gov
Website: www.tukwilawa.gov
Application for Appointment
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Please complete the ENTIRE application form. Submitting a resume is optional.
DATE:
Sidhu Apneet Singh
NAME:
Last First M.I.
Tukwila 98168
ADDRESS:
Street City Zip
MAILING ADDRESS (if different):
HOME PHONE: MOBILE PHONE:
Self -Employed
EMPLOYER: E-MAIL:
Please check all that apply to you within Tukwila city limits:
D Resident ❑ Business Owner/Representative
❑ School District Representative ❑ High School Student
I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board or commission (check all that apply):
COMMISSIONS: BOARDS & COMMITTEES:
❑ Arts ❑ Community Police Advisory
❑ Civil Service ❑ Human Services
❑ Equity & Social Justice ❑ Library
❑ Parks ❑ Lodging Tax
Q Planning
❑ Other/Special Committee:
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY SERVED ON ONE OF THESE BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS? ❑ Yes 0 No
If "yes", please list:
AVAILABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS: 0 Daytime 0 Evenings
Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification
regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850.
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Boards & Commissions Application
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Please describe your interest in serving on a board, commission or committee and include your
qualifications for the position. (Please limit your response to 500 words or less.)
My interest to be a resident member on the City of Tukwila's Planning Commission ("Member")
focuses on a few reasons — but none greater than serving as a voice for the residents of Tukwila.
As a Member, I will bring a balance between development and the environment. It is important to
consider the City's long term comprehensive plan with the Growth Management Act, local
ordinances, and protecting the environment. I will bring a new voice on the Planning Commission
and the Architectural Board, which will complement the goals of the residents, the City Mayor's
office, and the City Council and Administration. As a Member, I will bring a diverse perspective
focused on the City's growth, the environment, private developments, parks and public land
opportunities and more. As a resident of Tukwila for over 29 years, I would welcome the opportunity
to serve as a Member on Tukwila's Planning Commission and the Architectural Board.
As a resident of Tukwila since 1992, I had great opportunities after my time as a student at Foster
High School. I received full ride scholarship per merit to Seattle University as a Sullivan Scholar.
From there, I had the opportunity to join the Obama Administration in the White House as an intern
in 2011. Upon the conclusion of my internship, I returned to Tukwila continue my education and
enrolled law school at the University of Washington. During my law school education, I had the
opportunity to work with the King County Prosecutors Office (Real Estate Land Use Law Division),
Microsoft Counsel, Lane Powell, and other great opportunites focused around real estate, and
planning.
As a prospective Member of the Planning Commission, my interest to serve my community for over
29 years will focus on affordable housing (residential and multi -family), the environment, continuing
on-going and future projects for City improvements, such as the Tukwila International Boulevard
project. I truly appreciate your consideration.
Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification
regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850.
Boards & Commissions Application
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Professional/Community Activities (organizations, clubs, service groups, etc.):
Hobbies/Interests:
Other comments/additional information for consideration:
Please note that upon submission, all information on this document becomes public record. For further clarification
regarding this application or more information regarding boards and commissions please call 206-433-1850.
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