Form Name:
Unique ID:
Boards and Commissions Applicat ion
1446546469
Applicant Information
Name Lena GARVEY
Are you a Sunnyvale resident? Yes
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Lena Garvey
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 appo intment and at all times during serv ice on a board or comm ission.
Current Main Residence
Email
Phone
Description Area Employment NoticeCity of Sunnyvale emp loyees may not serve on a board or commiss ion.
I am a current City of Sunnyvale No
employee.
Have you ever served on a City of No
Sunnyvale board or commission?
Have you attended a meeting of Yes
the City Council, or a board or
commission?
Briefly describe what you learned For the sustainab ility commiss ion for Sunnyvale : no by watching or attending a improvements for suggestions, they 're good and informat ive. The meeting of the City Council,
board or commission. What
improvements would you
suggest?
speak er series is interesting and it's refreshing to see those type of meet ings.
Have you attended meetings of No
the board(s) or commission(s) for
which you are applying?
Board or Commission Selection
First Choice Sustainability Commission
Applicant Qualifications
What motivated you to apply for
this board or commission?
I am a current resident of Sunnyvale and plan to continue residing here the long foreseeable future. It's a beautiful place and I have a vested interest in keeping the city beautiful through sustainable methods that benefit all current and future residents.
What skills or attributes can you
bring to this board or
commission?
I have a passion and knowledge of renewable energy, come with financial background knowledge, and have worked in public agencies that both interface with the public through community advisory committee meetings and city council meetings.
I previously worked in City of San Jose in their San Jose Clean Energy department which gave me a glimpse of the issues within our energy grid and taught me the council-manage government dynamic. I currently work at Orange County Power Authority which has furthered my understanding of future clean energy procurement issues and furthered my passion for the goal of a 100% renewable energy grid.
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?
My first step is to always understand the underlying guideline behind the event and in this case, it would be to read the founding document for the commission and understand the goals, scope, and responsibilities of the commission and their members.
Before commission meetings, I would take time to understand the board package and raise any questions or concerns I might have.
Education – List college degrees,
majors and any relevant training
or experience that demonstrates
your ability to effectively serve
on this board or commission.
College Degree: BA in Business Adminstration, Concentration in Finance
Experience:
Financial Analyst at TechCU - worked with local business owners for their loans to understand their financial need and business use.
Analyst at San Jose Clean Energy (CCA, local government agency) - reviewed energy contracts and risk management of
counterparties.
Analyst at Orange County Power Authority (CCA, public agency) - negotiate energy contracts and managing energy contracts Lena Garvey
Describe your involvement in
community activities, volunteer
and civic organizations.
Previously Volunteer at Sacred Heart (San Jose) previously for their community gardens and foodbank distribution
Previously Volunteer for planting trees with Our City Forest (San Jose).
Annually donate to various charities that both benefit programs for children and families. Donations to organizations vary based on my spouse and I's hometowns: Scotia, NY and San Francisco, CA and to local organizations around us.
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
Sustainability Commission
Category One: I’m a Sunnyvale
resident.
Yes
Category Two: I’m a Sunnyvale
business community member.
No
Sustainability is a new and
emerging concern in many
communities. What do you think
are the primary sustainability
policy issues this commission will
be addressing over the next few
years?
Carbon Neutrality
Description Area View the Climate Action Playbook
Have you read the above version
of the Climate Action Playbook?
Yes
What are your thoughts on the
Playbook? How might the actions
("Plays") be improved?
The playbook resonates with me and it's quite clear what the goals are. I appreciate the ease of understanding and ample infographics for the first half of the playbook.
Lena Garvey
Your Agreement
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 Lena Garvey
Date Mar 30, 2026
Lena Garvey