Form Name: Boards and Commissions Application
Unique ID: 1337712382
Applicant Information
Name Kurt Erikson
Are you a Sunnyvale resident? Yes
How long have you lived in
Sunnyvale?
2002
Description Area Residence Notice:Unless otherwise noted, your principal place of residence must be in Sunnyvale. You must live in Sunnyvale at the time of appointment and at all times during service on a board or commission.
Current Main Residence
Email
Phone
Are you currently a registered
voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes
When was the last time you
voted? Month/Year
11/2024
Have you ever served on a City of
Sunnyvale board or commission?
No
Have you attended a meeting of
the City Council, or a board or
commission?
Yes
Briefly describe what you learned
by watching or attending a
meeting of the City Council,
board or commission. What
improvements would you
suggest?
The members of the City Council are good listeners, ask polite questions, and are mostly well-prepared. Sunnyvale citizens are getting their money's worth.
I met once with the board on planning. The members were friendly, inquisitive, and easy-going. They took our agenda seriously and helped realized our project about two years later. I had a good experience.
Have you attended meetings of
the board(s) or commission(s) for
which you are applying?
Yes
How many meetings have you
attended?
Several
Kurt Erikson
Office Use Only
Date Received:
__________
Voter registration
verified:
Office Use Only
Date Received: __________
Voter registration verified:
On: ___________________
By: ___________________
Date Received:
Voter registration verified:
On:
By: ___________________
4/23/25
4/23/25
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Board or Commission Selection
First Choice Planning Commission (R)
Applicant Qualifications
What motivated you to apply for
this board or commission?
I like planning. I like Sunnyvale. I like complex problems to which I like to dove-tail competing interests.
What skills or attributes can you
bring to this board or
commission?
I like numbers and can tell their story simply to non-numbers people. I like bringing the best out of people.
The primary role of a board or
commission member is to provide
advice to City Council on policy
issues that are within the scope
of the board or commission. What
steps would you take to
effectively exercise this specific
board or commission role?
Depending on the time frame, talk to some if not all interested parties, understand their interests and then structure the issue(s) like an old-fashion telegram (succinct) for a first round consultation with the City Councilors in order to understand their positions. Then take follow their guidelines.
Education – List college degrees,
majors and any relevant training
or experience that demonstrates
your ability to effectively serve
on this board or commission.
BA-Economics with minor in computer science; active licenses as CPA and EA. Happily retired.
Describe your involvement in
community activities, volunteer
and civic organizations.
CERT. Elected School Site Council at Homestead High School.
School volunteer. Sunnyvale Public Safety Citizens Academy.
Description Area The City has a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials and an Attendance Policy (7.2.19), 2 G (II) that appointed members are required to follow.
Do you have any concerns related
to the above code and policy?
No
Are you willing to accept a
temporary appointment for the
remainder of an unexpired term?
Yes
Board or Commission-Specific Questions
Planning Commission
Kurt Erikson
Sunnyvale has limited vacant
land for new development. This
could increase pressure for
redevelopment of existing
developed areas. How can
Planning respond to this
situation?
Ahh! The age old dilemma: unlimited wants and limited resources.
The City has a plan and decision criteria. That's a very good start.
Our job in the community is to fill it with life, step by step on an unending journey that I hope will bring joy, peace, and variety to the community. We need to create an environment of planning certainty for our citizens who are both consumer and producer of goods and services, so that they can put life into their and our City's plans over many years.
Planning Commissioners are
often asked to consider social,
economic and environmental
issues when reviewing proposals.
How do we achieve a balanced
community?
Gather the proposals, group them, grade them in according to City plans, give each of them a priority, socialize the results, and make a decision of ranking. Make the proceedings transparent, we humans have a tendency to have blind-spot biases that others can help us see and help us act upon. Track what we have done to the 2023-31 plan.
What do you see as the greatest
land use challenges facing the
City? How do you propose
addressing them?
In our calendar-filled days, we all need breaks-moments of respite to let our thoughts wander, then refocus later. Children bursting with energy need space to play. Seniors need a slow lane to stay mentally and physically fit. Micro-communities, which I define as within a 15-minute walk of each other, need places to
meet-whether green, entertaining, or both. I really like the way Murphy Street is shaping up-a European flair I've grown to love.
Description Area View the Housing Element
Have you read the Housing
Element?
Yes
What are your thoughts on the
Housing Element? How should it
be implemented?
I spent about an hour reviewing the eight chapters of the Housing Element in a summary manner, not reading each of the
approximately 700 pages. I appreciated its broad and deep approach, especially the inclusion of opposing viewpoints. Good work.
Implementation: see previous tracked, step-by-step prioritization approach.
Fair Political Practices Commission Statement of Economic Interests Kurt Erikson
Description Area If you are appointed to the Arts Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, Housing and Human Services
Commission or the Planning Commission, you must electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700), which will be a public
record.Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700Understanding of Filing Requirement I understand and agree that if I’m appointed to the Arts Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, Housing and Human Services Commission or
Planning Commission I must electronically file the Fair Political Practices Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). This form reports my economic interests and those of my spouse or domestic partner, if applicable. I understand this will be a public record.
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Demographic Information
Your age
Your gender
Description Area
Do you speak a language other
than English?
Household Income
Residence - Are you a
Do you live in a
Do you have any other identities*
you would like to share with us?
Your Agreement
Kurt Erikson
Description Area IMPORTANT NOTICE – READ BEFORE SIGNING:By selecting both “Yes” and “Submit Form” below I am adding my digital signature to this application. I am also agreeing with the following statements:All statements I have made on this application are true and correct.I authorize the City of Sunnyvale (City) to investigate the accuracy of this information.I release the City from all claims and liabilities arising from such investigation.I acknowledge that any false statement on this application will be grounds for the City to deny my appointment. A false statement discovered later, will be grounds to dismiss me from my appointment at any time.I acknowledge that any false statement on this application could lead to criminal charges. Charges could fall under California Penal Code, Section 115 or other applicable law.
I agree Yes
Your full name Kurt Erikson
Date Apr 23, 2025
Kurt Erikson