Form Name:
Unique ID:
Boards and Commissions Applicat ion
1450742999
Applicant Information
Name
Are you a Sunnyvale resident?
How long have you lived in
Sunnyvale?
Naomi Weiss
Yes
20 years
Naomi Weiss
Description Area Residence Notice:Unless otherwise noted , your principal place of residence must be in Sunnyvale . You must live in Sunnyvale at t he time of appo intment and at all ti mes during service 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 comm ission.
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 No
the City Council, or a board or
commission?
Have you attended meetings of No
the board(s) or commission(s) for
which you are applying?
Board or Commission Selection
First Choice Board of Library Trustees (R)
Applicant Qualifications
What motivated you to apply for
this board or commission?
When I was in elementary school every Sunday would consist of a trip to the Sunnyvale Public Library. I remember those mornings when my dad would bike with my brother and I to the library, backpacks full of books to return and ready to help us carry the new treasures we would discover there. He would drop us off in the kids section while he went to find his own, more age appropriate, reading material and we would scour the shelves for our next adventure. As I got older, more regions of the library opened before me and filled my adolescence with the joy of seeing the world through the eyes of others. When I graduated from Fremont High School and went off to UCLA, I was introduced to a new library system: the largest university research library system in the world. It gave me new worlds to explore but ultimately what I found there was the same warmth and depth of knowledge that I'd enjoyed as a child in my home library.
Post-grad I moved back to Sunnyvale for work and am once again an avid user of SPL but this time with the time, inspiration, and motivation to be involved with how it runs. The UCLA library showed me ways of integrating technology with literature, making libraries accessible to students, and much more. I would be honored to contribute in any small way to the experience of future generations of readers.
What skills or attributes can you
bring to this board or
commission?
As a user of the library from childhood through young adulthood I think I have a unique insight that would be helpful in this position.
Furthermore, having just graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and starting a career in engineering, I have knowledge of how to incorporate technology into the library and best apply it. Ultimately though I think what most qualifies me for this position is the passion and interest I have in reading and my reverence for the importance of libraries. The impact they have on everything from the imagination of children to providing critical social services in the form of free educational resources is wonderful and merits preservation.
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?
As a member of the commission I would attend all meetings, actively discuss items, and listen to public input. I would ensure that I am thoroughly following all requirements of this position and go above and beyond to participate in all library events and meetings.
Naomi Weiss
Education – List college degrees,
majors and any relevant training
or experience that demonstrates
your ability to effectively serve
on this board or commission.
BS in Electrical Engineering from UCLA ('25).
Describe your involvement in
community activities, volunteer
and civic organizations.
Having moved back to Sunnyvale post college a few months ago I have not yet gotten the chance to be involved in civic
organizations.
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
Board of Library Trustees
Community demographics and
technology are constantly
changing. What do you think are
the principal issues the
Sunnyvale Public Library may be
addressing over the next few
years?
I think as cost of living continues increasing there may be fewer families and children in the area which would shift the demographic of the library older. I also think that as technology continues improving and becoming more a part of our lives, young people will not be as familiar with the benefits of a physical book to read and a physical space to read it in. Both these factors make it vital to continue making an active effort to draw people of all ages, but especially younger crowds, to the library through events and targeted initiatives. This is something I would love to help grow as a part of the SPL commission.
Our main library's infrastructure
is aging, with ongoing
maintenance issues. The 2024
library bond measure, intended
to solve those issues, failed.
What solutions do you suggest?
I am not familiar with the specific issues plaguing the library's infrastructure but I think the resources such as the website and app are doing a wonderful job keeping the library modern and accessible. With regard to physical maintenance issues, I think there is a lot to be learned from how other city libraries maintain their collections and I would be excited to help think of ways to further improve. If more money is necessary, then working with youth organizations at high schools or companies in the area to fundraise creatively is something I think could be worth exploring as it would both increase engagement with the library and help raise funds.
Naomi Weiss
Voter Registration Requirement
Description Area If you are a applying for the Board of Library Trustee, Heritage Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Personnel Board or the Planning Commission, you must be a registered voter in Sunnyvale.
Are you currently a registered
voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes
When was the last time you
voted? Month/Year
November/2025
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 Naomi Weiss
Date Apr 13, 2026
Naomi Weiss