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Regional Airport Authority Applications.pdf

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
July 18, 2022

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Regional Airport Authority Applications.pdf
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July 18, 2022
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Submit Date: Jun 02, 2022
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Employer
Job Title
Email Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
City of Merced - Boards & Commissions
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Are you 18 years of age or older? (Required)

Yes

No
Which Council district do you live in?
*

Unknown

Are you currently serving on a Board or Commission? If so, please list:

No
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Regional Airport Authority: Submitted
Question applies to multiple boards
Highest Level of Education Completed:
*

Associate's Degree

Communication
Laura
D
Thornhill
Disabled
Laura D Thornhill
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The City of Merced uses email as a preferred method of communication regarding your application.

Is this acceptable to you?

Yes

No
If you selected no, please identify how you would like to be contacted:

Interests & Experiences
Tell us about yourself, and why you are applying for this particular Board or Commission:

I’ve been a resident of Merced since 1979. Attended flight school at the airport. Retired pre-school teacher. I now have time to devote to Merced.

Please list your current employer and relevant volunteer experience.

I’m disabled, so not currently employed. In the past I have been a Camp Fire leader and served on their board for almost 10 years. I currently volunteer with the Friends of Merced County Library.

What is your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of this Board or Commission? To oversee community planning and policies of our regional airport.

Do you have experience or special knowledge pertaining to this Board or Commission? I completed ground school at Merced County airport in 1981.

Any other comments you would like to add that may assist the City Council in their decision?
Requirements
Question applies to multiple boards
AB 1234 Ethics Training
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Attendance Policy
I Agree
*
Laura D Thornhill
Date of Birth
Question applies to multiple boards
Statement of Economic Interests - FPPC Form 700
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Oath of Office
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Public Scrutiny
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about this vacancy?
*

Other

If you selected other, please indicate how you learned about the vacancy:

Email
Demographics
Ethnicity

Caucasian/Non-Hispanic

Gender

Female

Submission
I declare under penalty of disqualification or termination that all statements in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledege.

LDT
Laura D Thornhill
Submit Date: Jun 02, 2022
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Employer
Job Title
Email Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
City of Merced - Boards & Commissions
Profile
Are you 18 years of age or older? (Required)

Yes

No
Which Council district do you live in?
*

District 3

Are you currently serving on a Board or Commission? If so, please list:

No
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Regional Airport Authority: Submitted
Question applies to multiple boards
Highest Level of Education Completed:
*

Bachelor's Degree

Communication
Alwin
G
Acuna
Westlands Water District
Supervisor of Procurement &
Fleet Services
Alwin G Acuna
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The City of Merced uses email as a preferred method of communication regarding your application.

Is this acceptable to you?

Yes

No
If you selected no, please identify how you would like to be contacted:

Interests & Experiences
Tell us about yourself, and why you are applying for this particular Board or Commission:

I moved to Merced October 2019 because my son is attending UC Merced. I have a 13 year daughter who I hope will attend UC Merced as well. I like Merced & have big dreams that this city will be one of the best cities in the state so I'd like to offer everything I can for that dream to be realized not only for my family/children but for the generations to come.

Please list your current employer and relevant volunteer experience.

Current Employer: Westlands Water District Volunteer Experience: 1. California Association Of Public Procurement Officials (CAPPO) - Board Member 2. Madera County Sheriff Department - Search & Rescue Team Member 3. Cave Research Foundation (West) - Volunteer Caver/Researcher 4. Church Of Christ - Head Deacon/Treasurer
What is your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of this Board or Commission? This Board is responsible for the planning of use and maintenance of regional airports for public use.

Do you have experience or special knowledge pertaining to this Board or Commission? None.

Any other comments you would like to add that may assist the City Council in their decision?
I have work experiences in the following fields - Procurement, Public Contracts, Risk Management, Property & Fleet Maintenance, Human Resources & Administration, Accounting & Finance Requirements
Question applies to multiple boards
AB 1234 Ethics Training
I Agree
*
Alwin G Acuna
Date of Birth
Question applies to multiple boards
Attendance Policy
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Statement of Economic Interests - FPPC Form 700
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Oath of Office
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Public Scrutiny
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about this vacancy?
*

Other

If you selected other, please indicate how you learned about the vacancy:

Facebook
Demographics
Ethnicity

Asian or Pacific Islander

Gender

Male

Alwin G Acuna
Submission
I declare under penalty of disqualification or termination that all statements in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledege.

AA
Alwin G Acuna
Submit Date: Sep 05, 2021
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Employer
Job Title
Email Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
City of Merced - Boards & Commissions
Profile
Are you 18 years of age or older? (Required)

Yes

No
Question applies to multiple boards
Do you live within the City Limits of Merced? (Required)

Yes

No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you a registered voter in the City of Merced? (Required)

Yes

No
Which Council district do you live in?
*

District 3

Are you currently serving on a Board or Commission? If so, please list:
yes
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Regional Airport Authority: Submitted
Question applies to multiple boards
Highest Level of Education Completed:
*

Associate's Degree

Sabrina
C
Abong
Tesla
Production Associate
Sabrina C Abong
Upload a Resume
Communication
The City of Merced uses email as a preferred method of communication regarding your application. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes No
If you selected no, please identify how you would like to be contacted:
[email protected]
Interests & Experiences
Tell us about yourself, and why you are applying for this particular Board or Commission:

I have lived in the city of Merced since I was 19 currently 24 years old I own a home in Merced and I pay taxes I advocate, work full time and I am a mother of one child.

Please list your current employer and relevant volunteer experience.

I am currently sitting on the bicycle committee as a ex-officio on the third district.and on the redistricting advisory committee and want to apply for the at large position on the bicycle and pedestrian committee.

What is your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of this Board or Commission? I have to respect and comply with the brown Act respect my fellow commissioners and advocate for the city I live in.

Do you have experience or special knowledge pertaining to this Board or Commission? I am currently attending a cohort on behalf of Building Healthy Communities called boards and commission leadership institute, yes I have been on a national advisory board for foster youth.

Any other comments you would like to add that may assist the City Council in their decision?
I am a former foster youth and have loads of experience advocating and creating change in the legislative branch of government.

Requirements
Question applies to multiple boards
AB 1234 Ethics Training
I Agree *
Sabrina C Abong

Date of Birth
Question applies to multiple boards
Attendance Policy
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Statement of Economic Interests - FPPC Form 700
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Oath of Office
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Public Scrutiny
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about this vacancy?
*

Other

If you selected other, please indicate how you learned about the vacancy:
city clerk
Demographics
Ethnicity

Caucasian/Non-Hispanic

Gender

Female

Sabrina C Abong
Submission
I declare under penalty of disqualification or termination that all statements in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledege. sca
Sabrina C Abong
Submit Date: Jul 07, 2021
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Employer
Job Title
Email Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
City of Merced - Boards & Commissions
Profile
Are you 18 years of age or older? (Required)

Yes

No
Which Council district do you live in?
*

District 3

Are you currently serving on a Board or Commission? If so, please list:
no
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Regional Airport Authority: Submitted
Question applies to multiple boards
Highest Level of Education Completed:
*

Some College, No Degree

Associate's Degree

Communication
Shahid
N
Sohail
Shahid N Sohail

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Upload a Resume
The City of Merced uses email as a preferred method of communication regarding your application. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes No
If you selected no, please identify how you would like to be contacted:

Interests & Experiences
Tell us about yourself, and why you are applying for this particular Board or Commission:
10 year residence of Merced and semi retired, I love Merced and central valley and would be part of development. I have 30 years retail and whole sale business experience in Boston and Silicon Valley Please list your current employer and relevant volunteer experience.

I am President for my religious community in Merced, My volunteer experience is to develop human beings and bring prosperity to society.

What is your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of this Board or Commission? Make a deep study to develop Merced County Airport. If you want to develop Merced City and specially with UC Merced we should have more and regular flights from and to metropolitan cities. Very important for international students and business man.

Do you have experience or special knowledge pertaining to this Board or Commission? NO [ but will learn and develop a retail business on airport also] Any other comments you would like to add that may assist the City Council in their decision?
To grow Merced city, we need to work on transportation 1) high speed rail 2) roads and specially international airport in Merced. Then only the investors will come, now to make a trip from San Francisco to Dc or Fresno to DC you spend extra 10 hours from Fresno/Merced.

Requirements
Question applies to multiple boards
AB 1234 Ethics Training
I Agree *
Shahid N Sohail Page 2 of 4

Date of Birth
Question applies to multiple boards
Attendance Policy
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Statement of Economic Interests - FPPC Form 700
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Oath of Office
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
Public Scrutiny
I Agree
*
Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about this vacancy?
*

Other

If you selected other, please indicate how you learned about the vacancy:

City of Merced, Monthly Newsletter
Demographics
Ethnicity

Other

Gender

Male

Shahid N Sohail

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Submission
I declare under penalty of disqualification or termination that all statements in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledege. sh
Shahid N Sohail

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