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Board and Commission Application
Board or Commission you wish to serve on: Economic Development Advisory Commission (Planning Commission applicants: Please attach supplemental questionnaire) Submit application to:
Office of the City Clerk
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
P.O. Box 5006 City of Fremont
Fremont, CA 94537-5006 CONFIDENTIAL
Personal Information:
Mr.
Mrs. X
Ms. •
Name: _Davis Amy H.
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Home Address:
Street City State Zip
Home Telephone: _Work Telephone:
E-mail: Fax:_ n/a
Resident of the City of Fremont:_approx 23 _years (moved to Fremont 1998, lived in Newark 1999-2003, moved back to Fremont 2003 - present) Demographic Information:
Ethnicity:
• American Indian or Alaskan Native • Chinese
• Black or African American X White
• Afghan • Vietnamese
• Mexican • Filipino
• Indian • Pakistani
• Other Asian origin: (write-in optional)
• Other African origin: (write-in optional)
• Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin: (write-in optional) -1-
Gender:
• Male • Prefer to self-identify
X Female • Prefer not to say
Language(s) Spoken: English
Background Information:
Why do you wish to serve as a member of this Board or Commission:
As a long-time resident of Fremont and a current business owner of a retail space in the new downtown, am very invested in creating a positive and vibrant business community in Fremont. am interested in helping to bring businesses (retail and commercial) to Fremont that residents are excited to engage with and which will also provide a strong economic base for the city. I want to help make the process of opening a business in Fremont attractive and efficient.
What would you bring by way of perspective or experience to this Board or Commission:
As a business owner that engages with residents on a daily basis, I often hear the concerns and desires of the community with respect to retail and dining options here in the Fremont. I have also recently created a Fremont business from the ground up, both literally and figuratively; managing the built out of a "cold shell" in the newly developed Downtown District, as well as navigated all relevant paperwork and requirements to establish a new California business.
Employment/Volunteer Information:
Please list any qualifications you feel would provide positive input to the work of the commission.
Organization: Banter Bookshop LLC Dates: 2021 - present (LLC est. 2021, retail space opened 2022)
Location: Fremont CA Position(s): Owner
Responsibilities/accomplishments: General management, finance, human resources, event planning, purchasing, marketing, and customer service
Organization: Glenmoor PTA Executive Board Dates: 2012 - 2020 Location: Fremont CA Positions): see below
Responsibilities/accomplishments: 2012-13 Corresponding Secretary, 2013-15 Recording Secretary, 2015-17 President, 2017-19 Treasurer, 2019-2020 Historian -2-
Organization: School Site Council Dates: 2017 - 2022
Location: Fremont CA _Position(s): Parent Representative Responsibilities/accomplishments:
Glenmoor Elementary School Site Council member 2017-2020 Centerville Junior High School Site Council member/ secretary 2020 - 2022 Organization: DLA Piper Dates: 2002 - 2007
Location: Silicon Valley Office/East Palo Alto Position(s): _Associate Attorney Responsibilities/accomplishments: Labor & Employment Associate: advised corporate and non- profit clients regarding terminations, hiring, leaves of absence, and general employee relations.
Assisted in litigation matters, including research and writing briefs, memorandum, and motions.
Community Activities that you have been involved with (feel free to attach separate pages):
Chamber of Commerce General Member 2022 - present
Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Dates Glenmoor Stingrays Swim Team Board Hospitality/Snack Bar Coordinator 2014 - 2018 Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Dates Special awards or recognitions you have received:
Glenmoor Elementary PTA Founders Day Golden Oak Recipient 2016 and 2020 Mattos Elementary PTA Founders Day Honorary Service Award for Banter Bookshop 2025 Education Information:
UC San Diego BA Political Science 1998
Educational Institution Degree/Diploma Field Year
UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings) Juris Doctor (JD) 2002 Educational Institution Degree/Diploma Field Year
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Additional Information (Please provide any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application.)
It would be an honor to serve on the Economic Development Advisory Commission. As a resident and now business owner in Fremont, I hope my experience and insight will help contribute to the continued success of our city. Thank you for this opportunity to give back to Fremont.
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 Information: Your application is a public document and will be kept on file for one year.
If 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.
November 25, 2025
Signature Date
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| CONFIDENTIAL CITY CLERK
Fremont OCT 2 0 2025
Board and Commission ApplicatiomcITy OF FREMONT
Board or Commission you wish to serve on: Economic Development Advisory Commissiom (Planning Commission applicants: Please attach supplemental questionnaire) Submit application to:
Office of the City Clerk
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
P.O. Box 5006
Fremont, CA 94537-5006
Personal Information:
Mr.
Mrs. 0
Ms. 0
Name: Li Ying M
Last First MI
Home Address:
Street City State Zip
Home Telephone: 1 Work Telephone:
E-mail: Fax:
Resident of the City of Fremont: 31 _ years
Demographic Information:
Ethnicity:
• American Indian or Alaskan Native & Chinese
• Black or African American • White
• Afghan • Vietnamese
• Mexican • Filipino
• Indian • Pakistani
• Other Asian origin: (write-in optional)
• Other African origin: (write-in optional)
• Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin: (write-in optional) -1-
Gender:
* Male • Prefer to self-identify
• Female • Prefer not to say
Language(s) Spoken: English/Madarin/Cantonese
Background Information:
Why do you wish to serve as a member of this Board or Commission: _ As a longtime Fremont resident, I care deeply about the city's continued growth and quality of life, For over two decades, I worked in semiconductor innovation, contributing to two successful IPOs: Alteon Web System in 1999 and Techwell Corp in 2006. Over the past 15 years, I have focused on real estate development, completing more than 50 housing projects across Silicon Valley to help address the region's housing shortage and support substainable community growth.
What would you bring by way of perspective or experience to this Board or Commission:
I bring a unique perspective from both high-tech and real estate industries -- two drivers of Fremont's economy. My experience in technology startups provides insignt into the needs of growing compnaies, while my development background offers practical knowledge of land use, investment, and housing. I hope to help Fremont attract new industries, create jobs, and expand housing opportunities for local families.
Employment/Volunteer Information:
Please list any qualifications you feel would provide positive input to the work of the commission.
Organization:_ Goldsilverisland Homes, LLC Dates: since 2011 Location: Milpitas Position(s): President
Responsibilities/accomplishments: As president, I identify projects, purchase, let architecture and remodeling plan development, city permit application, construction, sales. Over fifty projects were completed over past 15 years.
Organization: Techwell Corp Dates: 2005 - 2014
Location: San Jose, California Position(s): Design engineering manager -2-
Responsibilities/accomplishments: Led IC design team in creating the industry's first generation MPEG4/H264 video chips, pioneering technology that generated revenue for the company's initial public offering in June 2006.
Organization: Alteon Web System Dates: . 1998 - 2002
Location: San Jose, California Position(s): Project leader Responsibilities/accomplishments: Headed IC design team to develop the industry's first generation networking switching chips, driving key revenue that supported the company's sucessful IPO in Sept 1999.
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Community Activities that you have been involved with (feel free to attach separate pages):
Citizens for Better Community Vice President 2024 - present Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Dates As vice president, I support strategic planning, program development, and community initiatives that enhance The Rotary Club of Fremont member March 2025
Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Dates Supporting community service, fundraising, and initiatives that promote civic engagement and leadership.
Special awards or recognitions you have received:
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Education Information:
San Jose State University M.S. Electrical Engineering 1989 Educational Institution Degree/Diploma Field Year
South China University of Technology B.S. Electrical Engineering 1982 Educational Institution Degree/Diploma Field Year
Additional Information (Please provide any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application.)
I joined Shin Shin Educational Foundation as a board member in 2018 and became the vice chairman and CFO in 2024. As vice chairman, I contributed to the foundation's governace, fundraising strategic planning, support program development, and help guide the organization's mission to advace educational initiatives. As CFO, I oversea the foundation's financial strategy, budging, and accounting.
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 Information: Your application is a public document and will be kept on file for one year.
If 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.
10/19/2025
Signature Date
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