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Edsell Austin J 11/10/2021
Historic Resources Board
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Cal State Fullerton - BA Business Administration, Accounting Concentration N/A
Public accounting, property management, bookkeeping, operations, volunteer management, customer service Problem solving, networking, phone banking, database management Huntington Beach Citizen’s Academy graduate, Chris Epting's History of Huntington Beach class The City of Huntington Beach has a rich local history, and I would love the opportunity to serve on the Historic Resource Board to raise public awareness about our city’s history and play a part in preserving that history for posterity. I first became interested in our city’s history as a Sophomore at Ocean View High School when our AP US History teacher assigned us a project to research and present historical landmarks in Orange County.
During my group’s preliminary research, we realized that we would hardly have to leave Huntington Beach’s city limits to complete the project. Our historic landmark presentation included the Silo at Seacliff Office Park on Main and Yorktown, the Newland House on Beach, and the site of the former Bolsa Chica Gun club at the Bolsa Chica Conservatory off Warner. I’ve continued to learn about and appreciate our local history by taking Chris Epting’s History of Huntington Beach course through Community Services and watching Chris’s excellent Hidden Huntington Beach series.
As the city continues to grow, our community must embrace our past, honor those who came before us and incorporate our history into our current decision-making. My experience facilitating events, coordinating volunteers, and working with others would greatly serve the City of Huntington Beach and the Historic Resources Board.
Thank you for your time and attention.