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Freriibnt
Environmental Sustainability
Gommission Application
Submit application to:
Office of the City Clerk
3300 CapitolAvenue, Building A
P.O. Box 5006
Fremont, CA 94537-5006
Or emailto:
Personal lnformation:
Mr. A
Mrs. O
Ms. O
Name: Mazliach Abe
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Home Address:
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Home Tetephone: 893 Work Telephone:
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Resident of the City of Fremont: 31 years
Commissioners with specific expertise/experience are sought for four of the seats, including D Student (high school or college)
C Business Community
O DevelopmenUConstruction lndustry
A Environmental Organization
The other three seats are intended for the public-at-large. All Commissioners must reside in Fremont, Please check one of the above.
Demographic lnformation :
Ethnicity:
n American lndian or Alaskan Native
r: Black or African American
I Afghan
n Mexican
n lndian
n Chinese
N White
I Vietnamese
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n Pakistani
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I Other Asian origin: _ (write-in optional)
n Other African origin (write-in optional)
a Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
Gender:
(write-in optional)
I tr/ale
E Female
fl Prefer to self-identify
E Prefer not to say
Language(s) Spoken. English
Background lnformation :
\Mty do you wish to serve as a member of this Board or Commission? l'm passionate about improving our environment so that our children and future generations have a livable world. I have attended almost every meeting of the Environmental Sustainability Commission over the last couple of years to support the adoption of Fremont's Climate Action Plan, Climate Ready Fremont, and other sustainability causes.
What would you bring by way of perspective or experience to this Board or Commission? I've lived in Fremont for 31 years and want the city to continue being a leader in fighting climate change. I've been a co-lead for the Silicon Valley East chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, a national non-profit, non-partisan organization working to build the political willfor bold climate action, for four years. I am familiar with the technology on building electrification and other sustainability solutions, as well as, the benefits of the lnflation Reduction Act tax incentives and rebates.
EmploymenUVolunteer lnformation :
Please list any qualifications you feel would provide positive input to the work of the Board or Commission.
Organization: Citizens' Climate Lobby Dates: 2020 - Current Location: Fremont, CA Position(s) Chapter Lead, Liaison Responsibilities/accomplishments :
Welcoming new members to the chapter, plan and lead the monthly chapter meetings, menlor existing members, communicate climale related events and articles to chapter and national CCL members. As the Congressional District 14 liaison, have been working with Congressman Eric Swalwell's staff to endorse climate change legislation. With the help of District 14 constituent letters and calls to Congressman Swalwell, the Congressman co-sponsored the Energy lnnovalion and Carbon Dividend Act of 2023 (H.R.5744).
1 Organ ization: Temple Beth Torah Dates: 712018 - 612020 Location: Fremont, CA Position(s). Ways and Means Director Responsibilities/accomplishments:
rector of fund raising committees to support the financial needs of Temple Beth orah. Held previous positions of Membership Director and President of the Brotherhood group
Organization' Toastmasters lnternational Dates: 712013 - 112024 Location: Fremont, CA Position(s): Division and Area Director Responsibilitieslaccomplishments:
I have led the CBC Toastmasters club, Fremont, CA and Toastmasters District 57 with the goal of supporling club member's speaking and leadership growth. Held previous positions of Club President, VP of Marketing and Membership.
Organization Project Management lnstitute Dates: 812016 - 8/2022 Location: Fremont, CA Position(s): Project Management Professional Responsibilities/accomplishments:
Studied project management as part as my position at AT&T. Achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) cerlification.
Community Activities you have been involved with (feelfree to attach separate pages):
Fremont Police Department VIPS Volunteer 2012 - 2A15
NgXtDOOf Founderand Lead of the Mission San Jose neighborhood 7t2011 - Present Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Facing History and Ourselves Speaker to local students
Dates
2015 - 2020
Name of Organization
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DatesP o s i ti o n /Re s pon s i b i I i ti e s/Accom p I i s h m e n t s SpecialAwards or Recognitions you have reeeived:
Listee, Marquis Who's Who, issued7l2O24
istinguished Toastmaster (DTM), achieved 8121 /2020
Management Professional (PMP), achieved 812016
Education lnformation :
San Jose State University M.S. Computer Sciences 1975
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Southern lllinois University B.A. Mathematics 1969
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Additional lnformation: (Please provide any other information which you feelwould be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application.)
been active in the Fremont community for the 31 years I have lived here. I was one the citizen members in the commission to design the Aqua Adventure Water Park. I participate in local gatherings to suppoft the fight against discrimination, hate, violence, and climate change. I am retired after working for AT&T and have the me, energy and experience to serve as a member of the Environmental Sustainability Civic service is a privilege and responsibility of interested, qualified, sincere citizens. The value and importance of wide participation of a large number of citizens cannot be measured. Your interest in serving on a board or commission of the City of Fremont is greatly appreciated.
General lnformation: Your application is a public document and will be kept on file for one year lf you would like additional information, please call the City Clerk's Office at (510) 284-4060.
Please sign and date your application and submit to the Office of the City Clerk.
Thank you
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