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Councilmember \lacancy Application
Due January 18, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
Submit application to:
Office of the City Clerk
500 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
[email protected]
Personal Information:
Name: Ramos, Emily Ann
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Are you thinking of/planning to run for City Council in 2024? Yes D No D Undecided Ill General Information and Instructions:
Applicants must be 18 years of age, a resident of the City of Mountain View, and a registered voter of the City at the time of application submission. Please attach your resume, letter of interest and completed Fair Political Practices Commission Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 to this completed vacancy application. Your letter of interest should not exceed one page. Topics to consider covering in your letter of interest are:
Why du yuu wurrt tu be uppuinted tu the City Council?
Why do you believe you are the most qualified to serve on the City Council? What is the most serious social issue in Mountain View? If appointed, how will you develop and maintain a relationship with the business community? Answers to the following supplemental questions are mandatory in order to be considered for the vacancy.
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Councilmember Vacancy Applicant Name: Emily Ann Ra mos
How many Council meetings have you attended or observed, and what was your level of invqJvement?
I have observed more than 240 council meetings, attending consistently since 2015. Over the past several years, and in many of these meetings, I have advocated for more housing, tenant protections, and stronger local campaign finance laws. I have also served as an alternate observer in the Los Altos-Mountain View League of Women Voters local government observation corps, filling in when the main observer could not attend a specific city council meeting. I would take notes that would be incorporated in their reports. I have also attended many advisory body meetings, including the Rental Housing Committee, on which I have served since its creation in 2017.
What does "Community For All" mean to you?
I am a daughter of Filipino immigrants, who came to this country for the American Dream and a better future for their family. Growing up with dual cultures, I struggled to find a place to truly belong. I have so much gratitude for the community of Mountain View for fostering an inclusive environment in which anyone can make a difference. When I first got involved, any group meeting that I had the opportunity to join was so welcoming and ready to share assignments for me to do.
A community for all strives to take the different experiences and perspectives of our residents as an essential starting place to tackle issues we face like the housing crisis, climate change, and economic instability while ensuring that no one is left behind or treated poorly. Mountain View, with its social-economic and racially diverse population and economic base of globally impactful companies, has created a unique environment where longtime residents and newcomers alike can work together to improve their lives and achieve our community goals.
A community for all is deeply ingrained in the culture of our city, but it takes deliberate efforts to keep it that way.
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CouncilmemberVacancy Applicant Name:Emily Ann Ramos
Discuss one City Council goal and what it means to you.
Sustainability and Climate Resiliency: lhe past few years accentuated the urgency with which.-, we need to fight against climate change. We all remember that fall day in 2020 when the skies were orange, because wildfire smoke had blotted out the sun. I remember looking out my window and thinking to myself, "What have we done to our planet?" Our city has very important work items under this goal like updating the community tree master plan, implementing a biodiversity strategy, and developing a citywide transportation demand management ordinance. I am proud to work with organizations like Sunrise Silicon Valley to not only encourage young people to build a sustainable future for themselves but also to center on environmental justice in solidarity with those who fight systemic oppression.
Together, we have been developing a framework for a local Green New Deal that looks at local environmental and climate policies through an equity and justice lens. I am proud that Mountain View shares these values and priorities.
What are your thoughts/ideas for improving the housing supply to meet today's requirements (including R3) as well as planning for the future? I follow the 3Ps framework (Production, Preservation and Protection) to address our regional housing crisis. All three are needed, and there are many policies we can explore and adopt to move each of these strategies forward. I am excited to explore community-based acquisition of naturally occurring affordable housing and encourage the creation of innovative affordable housing types such as community land trusts, housing cooperatives, and local community development corporations as part of the city's displacement response strategy. As most naturally affordable multifamily housing is located in the R3 zoning district, it is vital that the updated standards ensure that current tenants are not displaced during redevelopment.
I believe that we can collectively solve the issue of housing affordability in our city and our region. Mountain View has made amazing strides in creating new housing because we have a community that understands the importance of maintaining socio-economic diversity and welcoming new people. We need to supplement that by expanding outreach and deepening engagement with the community. We have so many groups within our city that have found ways to advocate to our government. We need to continue to nurture that by removing barriers to engagement, proactively addressing the impacts of growth, and investing in opportunities for neighbors to collaborate and bond. Mountain View is setting the example for other cities to follow.
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Councilmember Vacancy Applicant Name: Emily Ann Ra mos
Please submit your entire packet of documents to the Office of the City Clerk via email or hand .., delivery by January 18, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. Applic~_tions submitted incomplete and without a resume, letter of interest and Fair Political Practices Commission Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 will be disqualified from consideration.
Late applications will not be accepted.
During the application period, the City Clerk's Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Hall is closed on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Your application is a public document.
Please direct questions about the application process to the City Clerk's Office at 650-903-6304.
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I hereby certify that all statements made in this application are true, and I authorize investigation of all information contained in the application. I acknowledge that any false statements or misrepresentation on this application will be grounds for disqualification. 1/17/2023
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EMILY ANN RAMOS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preservation and Protection Associate
Silicon Valley at Home (SV@Home) I 2021-Present
• Developed webinars and newsletters educating landlords and tenants about state eviction laws and rent relief
resources
• Participated in convenings and on work groups with non profit and government partners that seek to address
protection, preservation, and anti-displacement challenges and policy/program solutions.
• Wrote and presented recommendations to policymakers
and city/county staff regarding protection and
preservation-related policies, regulations, ordinances, codes, and legislation that impact vulnerable tenants, low income families, and people at risk of becoming homeless.
Staff member
Anna Eshoo for Congress I 2017-Present
• Prepare and staff Congresswoman Eshoo at political and community events
• Update and advise political team on relevant community and political issues
Associate
Hughes & Company I 2017-2020
• Led research projects and presented information on local candidates across the Bay Area and Federal candidates
across the nation.
• Delivered administrative and strategic support, including producing small and large mailings; managing and updating websites; analyzing data; writing and editing articles, documents, advertisements, or remarks; planning and
staffing events; among other tasks for elected officials, labor unions, and advocacy groups.
• Responsible for general administration, including tracking payables, receivables and accounting; point-of-contact for vendors; managing accounts and more to ensure
compliance with various state and federal regulations.
Event Coordinator I Website and Social Media Specialist The Tech Museum of Innovation I 2009-2017
• Reviewed administration needs then coordinated across multiple departments to ensure communication,
collaboration, alignment of goals and objectives, and the effective use of the available resources and budget to run a diverse set of events.
• Presented information to partners and vendors to
generate ideas, reach out to new audiences, and add value to the events.
• Created, deployed, reviewed and analyzed each event's feedback from visitor surveys, and drafted action plans to drive improvement.
VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Committee Member/ Chair
Mountain View Rental Housing Committee I 2017 - Present • Developed citywide rent stabilization procedures and
policies that comply with local, state, and federal laws • Responded to inquiries from the public regarding
Mountain View's rent stabilization law, rules,
regulations and policies
• Established an annual budget ranging from $1.5 million to $2.5 million runded through landlord fees set by the committee
Northern Vice Chair and Political Director
CA Democratic Party AP/ Caucus I 2017- Present
• Coordinate outreach tor the California Democratic Party to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
• Identify, recruit and support AP ls running for office • Educate internal and external communities about issues relevant to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Board Director and Policy Committee Chair
Community Services Agency (CSA) I 2020 - Present
• Provide direction, governance and strategic planning to enable CSA's mission though programs, policies and
community outreach
• Ensure strong fiduciary oversight and financial
management with fundraising support
• Build organizational leadership by recruiting and
approving new board members and evaluating Executive
Director.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
California Maritime Academy
BS in Mechanical Engineering (2009)
• Graduated Cum Laude
• Third Assistant Engineer Coast Guard License
• Certified Engineer-in-Training by Board for
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
CONTACT
Telephone:
Email:
Linked In: linkedin.com/in/emilyannramos/
Twitter: @EngineerEmily
GitHub: EngineerEmily
Mountain View, CA 94041
www.emily.tech
Dear Mayor Hicks, Vice Mayor Showalter, and Honorable Members of the Council, I am seeking this appointment because I am deeply passionate about Mountain View and creating progressive local policies. The rols-·of our government is to improve the quality of life for ,, everyone in our city, and the council has developed a strong work plan that was unfortunately sidelined by the pandemic. I hope to help shepard many of those items with strong support from the community. With the skyrocketing cost of housing, homelessness, and displacement getting worse, I want to ensure that the proposed solutions reflect our values of transparency, diversity, and good governance.
I am the most qualified for this role because I have been civically engaged in Mountain View for many years. I am active in a number of organizations in our community, including serving as a board member of the Community Services Agency and the Mountain View Historical Association. I am currently the Vice Chair of the City's Rental Housing Committee (RHC), which implements the City's rent stabilization program. I also served as its Chair in 2020. The RHC is unique in that we have a high level of responsibility that is not shared with other boards and commissions.
Independently from the Council, we oversee a $1-2M budget, which I have worked hard to balance by appropriately staffing the program while keeping fees reasonable. I focused on ensuring that our rent control law was implemented as intended by the will of the voters while being careful to avoid exposing the city to legal risk.
The most serious social issue in Mountain View is the high cost of housing resulting in the displacement of residents, increasing homelessness, and loss of economic diversity. We have consistently heard from both residents and the business community about the impacts homelessness has on our quality of life. Our city has taken significant steps to provide for our unhoused neighbors by adopting a Safe Parking program and two Homekey Projects. We are also in the process of exploring more anti-displacement policies to prevent homelessness. My current job at SV@Home gives me the experience and knowledge of these types of policies being implemented across the country.
As a proud graduate of Leadership Mountain View, I learned the importance of developing a network across all sectors including our business community. In order for Mountain View to remain diverse, welcoming, and thriving, we need to ensure that our city is a place of economic opportunity for all. Silicon Valley has been a center for innovation and new ideas. Because of this, I chose to earn my degree in Mechanical Engineering, which allowed me to hone my analytical skills to creatively problem-solve.
We must invest in our community by creating opportunities and safety nets for local small businesses. Our downtown was hit hard during the pandemic. The previous actions by our city to support our local business during that time, such as providing small business loans and partnering with the Chamber for outreach to businesses owned by individuals who spoke a language other than English, are a good start to a robust Economic Vitality Strategy.
Should I have the good fortune to be appointed to the City Council, I am committed to being accessible to all members of our community. Based on my years of experience actively engaged in Mountain View, I will bring a fresh perspective, community-oriented values, and a collaborative spirit.
Thank you for your consideration,
Emily Ann Ramos
CALIFORNIA FORM 700
FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS
COVER PAGE
Date Initial Filing Received
Filing Official Use Only
A PUBLIC DOCUMENT
Please type or print in ink.
NAME OF FILER (LAST)
Ramos
1. Office, Agency, or Court
Agency Name (Do not use acronyms)
City of Mountain View
Division, Board, Department, District, if applicable
(FIRST)
Emily
Your Position
(MIDDLE)
Ann
Appointment Candidate for City Council
► If filing for multiple positions, list below or on an attachment. (Do not use acronyms) Agency: ____________________ _ Position:-----------------
2. Jurisdiction of Office (Check at least one box)
LJ State
D Multi-County -----------------
■ City of Mountain View
3. Type of Statement (Check at least one box)
[j] Annual: The period covered is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
D Judge, Retired Judge, Pro Tern Judge, or Court Commissioner (Statewide Jurisdiction)
D County of -----------------
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LJ Leaving Office: Date Left __J__J ___ _
(Check one circle.)
The period covered is __J__J ____ , through LJ The period covered is January 1, 2022, through the date of December 31, 2022. leaving office.
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LJ Assuming Office: Date assumed __J__J LJ The period covered is __J__J ____ , through the date of leaving office.
M Candidate: Date of Election O 113012023 and office sought, if different than Part 1: _C_it_y_C_o_u_n_c_i_l __________ _
4. Schedule Summary {required)
Schedules attached
► Total number of pages including this cover page: 2
_J Schedule A-1 - Investments - schedule attached
Schedule A-2 - Investments - schedule attached
_J Schedule B • Real Property - schedule attached
-or- =-i None - No reportable interests on any schedule
5. Verification
MAILING ADDRESS STREET
(Business or Agency Address Recommended - Public Document) CITY
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1111 Schedule C • Income, Loans, & Business Positions - schedule attached LJ Schedule D - Income - Gifts - schedule attached
Schedule E • Income - Gifts - Travel Payments - schedule attached
STATE ZIP CODE
Mountain View CA 94041
DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER
( )
EMAIL ADDRESS
I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. I have reviewed this statement and to the best of my knowledge the information contained herein and in any attached schedules is true and complete. I acknowledge this is a public document.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
DateSigned 1/17/2023
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FPPC Form 700 - Cover Page (2022/2023)
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SCHEDULE C
Income, Loans, & Business
Positions
CALIFORNIA FORM 700
FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
Name
(Other than Gifts and Travel Payments) Ramos, Emily Ann ► 1. INCOME RECEIVED '1K> ► 1. INCOME RECEIVED ~
NAME OF SOURCE OF INCOME
SV@Home
ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)
350 W Julian St. #5, San Jose, CA 95110
BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE
YOUR BUSINESS POSITION
Presevation and Protection Associate
GROSS INCOME RECEIVED
_j $500 - $1,000
:i] $10,001 - $100,000
=:J No Income - Business Position Only
0 $1,001 - $10,000
0 OVER $100,000
CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH INCOME WAS RECEIVED
:i] Salary D Spouse's or registered domestic partner's income (For self-employed use Schedule A-2.)
_J Partnership (Less than 10% ownership. For 10% or greater use Schedule A-2.)
D Sale of ___________________ _
(Real property, car, boat, etc.)
_J Loan repayment
D Commission or =:J Rental Income, list each source of $10,000 or more (Describe)
_J Other--------------------
(Describe)
NAME OF SOURCE OF INCOME
Anna Eshoo for Congress
ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)
555 Bryant Street Box 335, Palo Alto, CA 94301
BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE
Campaign Staffing
YOUR BUSINESS POSITION
GROSS INCOME RECEIVED
lJ $500 - $1,000
0 $10,001 - $100,000
D No Income - Business Position Only
:i] $1,001 - $10,000
0 OVER $100,000
CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH INCOME WAS RECEIVED
Ii] Salary Spouse's or registered domestic partner's income (For self-employed use Schedule A-2.)
LJ Partnership (Less than 10% ownership. For 10% or greater use Schedule A-2.)
D Sale of --------------------
(Real property, car, boat, etc.)
l I Loan repayment
=:J Commission or D Rental Income, list each source of $10,000 or more (Describe)
_J Other ___________________ _
(Describe)
► 2. LOANS RECEIVED OR OUTSTANDING DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD * You are not required to report loans from a commercial lending institution, or any indebtedness created as part of a retail installment or credit card transaction, made in the lender's regular course of business on terms available to members of the public without regard to your official status. Personal loans and loans received not in a lender's regular course of business must be disclosed as follows:
NAME OF LENDER*
ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)
BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER
HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD
0 $500 - $1,000
0 $1,001 - $10 000
0 $10,001 - $100,000
0 OVER $100,000
Comments:
INTEREST RATE TERM (MonthsNears)
____ % _J None
SECURITY FOR LOAN
None Personal residence
D Real Property _________________ _
Street address
City
D Guarantor __________________ _
Other ___________________ _
(Describe)
FPPC Form 700 - Schedule C (2022/2023)
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