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Home My WebLink AboutCandidate Recommendations-Public�c*EE r4' August 15, 2011 4 To: Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board of Directors YcAL 61P0 Re: Applicant Laura Ferree 10115 WEST RIVER ST TRUCKEE, CA 96161 I have known Laura Ferree for 4 years and she is an exemplary community member who 530.581.8864 WWW.TTMG.NET is an excellent candidate for TDPUD Board. I endorse her and would eagerly vote and campaign for her were she to be running for this position. You, the board, are in a RICK G PAUL, MD, FACP GREGG PAUL, MD, FAAFP special position to snatch her u to be on the board to fill this vacancy. p p p GINA BARTA, MD PAUL KRAUSE. MD REINI JENSEN, MD Laura has developed the Community Law Program at the Family Resource Center of JEANNE PLUMB, MO ERIN WINTER, MD Truckee to be a wonderful, pillar of service -delivery to underserved clients in the Truckee CAROL LINDSAY, FNP COLLEEN WILFORD, FNP region. She volunteered her time, expertise, grant -writing, and counsel to taking the GARY WITHER, PA from its inception to the strop program p g program it is now. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Family Resource Center of Truckee, until she took on the position as Managing Attorney for the Law Program. Laura is an incredibly intelligent, community -minded, organized, insightful lawyer— all great skills for a board member for the TDPUD. Additionally she has a knowledge of and relationship with our underserved communities that will bring a useful aspect of diversity to your Board. She is very personable, easy to work with, and reliable. Her family is very committed to community service in Truckee, both as engaged citizens and through specific volunteer and professional projects. I write this letter as a local home -owner, business -owner, rate -payer. I strongly endorse Laura Ferree to be nominated for the TDPUD. I would be happy to discuss any further questions you may have (530-414-4247) Sincerely, (signed) Reini Jensen, MD August 16, 2011 Truckee Donner Public Utility District 11570 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 Re: Laura Ferree To whom it may concern: I am writing a letter to support Laura Ferree's application to be appointed to the PUD Board of Directors. I, Elvia Lopez Esparza, was born and raised here in Truckee and have enjoyed living here all of my life. I have worked at the Family Resource Center of Truckee for approximately one and a half years where I have had the great pleasure to work with Laura Ferree, Managing Attorney. I greatly appreciate and respect Laura as a professional and co-worker. Laura is fluent in both English and Spanish and that is a huge plus to communicate effectively with our large Hispanic community. I feel her dedication to our community will be a great asset as well as an addition to your already strong board. Sincerely, 9�-J� (Eopcujy� Elvia EsP arza Mo LAW OFFICES OF MOLSBY & BORDNER,, LLP L A W August 15, 2011 Truckee Public Utilities District Truckee, CA 96161 Re: Laura Ferree To whom it may concern, I am writing you this letter to strongly recommend Laura Ferree as a board member for the TPUD. I am a resident, homeowner, and business owner here in Truckee. I have known Laura for approximately two years. When I recommend someone, I put my professional reputation on the line. As such, I do it rarely and cautiously. I recommend Laura to my clients and I recommend her to you. She is smart, has a great work ethic, has excellent communication skills, and would serve the Board well. If you have any additional questions, I encourage you to telephone me at your earliest convenience Sincerely, Rich Molsby, Esq. MOLSBY & BORDNER, LLP 10280 DONN.ER LASS ROAD, TRUCK.EE, CA 96161 T 530.214.8700 F 530.21.4.8158 August 16, 2011 Truckee Donner Public Utilities District 11570 Donner Pass Road Truckee, California 96161 Attn: Board of Directors Re: Candidacy of Laura Ferree for Open Board Position Dear Members of the Board, Laura Ferree would make a wonderful addition to the Board of Directors at the Truckee Donner P.U.D. I have had the pleasure of knowing Laura for several years as a neighbor and community member. Her advocacy and willingness to better our community is extensive. Since moving to Truckee, Laura has found her way into the hearts of many of our local non-profit organizations. She sits on the grants committee for the Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation, offers legal counsel and prepares many grant applications for the Truckee Family Resource Center, sits on the Board for Plaza, and has even been seen walking dogs for the Truckee Humane Society. Laura has a Family Law practice in Truckee that she juggles successfully with raising two amazing high school students, and managing a beautiful, active family with her husband, Ken. Laura displays boundless energy for all of her interests and has a real fire for making Truckee a solid, well-rounded community. I think that Laura would bring an amazing energy to the P.U.D. Board and offer a fresh prospective to our local utility district and how the District "energizes" our community. As Truckee Donner Public Utility District customers and long-time members of the community, we look forward to having Laura Ferree become a member of the TDPUD's Board of Directors. Thank you. Sincerely, Laura and Joe Mello Truckee Residents and Business Owners 12520 Poppy Lane Truckee, Ca 96161 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING I J M DESIGN GROUP INC. August 16, 2011 Truckee Donner Public Utilities District 11570 Donner Pass Road Truckee, California 96161 Attn: Board of Directors Re: Candidacy of Laura Ferree for Open Board Position Dear Members of the Board, Laura Ferree would make a wonderful addition to the Board of Directors at the Truckee Donner P.U.D. I have had the pleasure of knowing Laura for several years as a neighbor and community member. Her advocacy and willingness to better our community is extensive. Since moving to Truckee, Laura has found her way into the hearts of many of our local non-profit organizations. She sits on the grants committee for the Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation, offers legal counsel and prepares many grant applications for the Truckee Family Resource Center, sits on the Board for Plaza, and has even been seen walking dogs for the Truckee Humane Society. Laura has a Family Law practice in Truckee that she juggles successfully with raising two amazing high school students, and managing a beautiful, active family with her husband, Ken. Laura displays boundless energy for all of her interests and has a real fire for making Truckee a solid, well-rounded community. I think that Laura would bring an amazing energy to the P.U.D. Board and offer a fresh prospective to our local utility district and how the District "energizes" our community. As Truckee Donner Public Utility District customers and long-time members of the community, we look forward to having Laura Ferree become a member of the TDPUD's Board of Directors. Thank you. Sincerely, Laura and Joe Mello Truckee Residents and Business Owners 12520 Poppy Lane Truckee, Ca 96161 Barbara Cahill From: jacqui zink [tahoejaz@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 12:27 PM To: Barbara Cahill; Jeff Bender; Ron Hemig; Tony Laliotis; Joe Aguera Subject: PUD position appt. Ms. Cahill and TDPUD board of directors - I would like to give my support for Dan Warren for Truckee Donner PUD board of directors. Dan has been fully involved in PUD issues for years, he educates himself fully on the issues and has no agenda except what is best for TDPUD and the people of Truckee. I believe Dan Warren is the best choice for appointment to the PUD. Jacqui Zink Truckee Barbara Cahill From: Carol Ann Pauli [carolannpauli@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 3:55 PM To: Barbara Cahill Subject: Dan Warren Please pass on to the Board that I am in complete support of Dan being appointed to the Board.. I can't think of anyone better to fill the position.. Best to youth Barbara Cahill From: Gerald Herrick [geraidwherrick@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 6:02 PM To: Jeff Bender Cc: Barbara Cahill Subject: board vacancy Jef - I support Dan Warren for the board vacancy and recommend that he be appointed. Gerald W. Herric 582.8429 Barbara Cahill From: Barbara Green [bgreen38@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 8:00 PM To: Barbara Cahill Subject: Dan Warren Dear TDPUD Board Members: I have known Dan warren for several years. I watched him run his Congressional campaign and express his views in a well -thought-out manner I've seen his commitment to our community. I've sat in dozens of meetings with him and watched his participation. He adds a welcome dimension to the discussion and expresses himself clearly. The others respect the additional information that he brings. He would be a valuable addition to your Board. I appreciate his commitment to water and energy conservation, as well as I appreciate your pursuits in that area. Dan would be a positive team worker with the rest of you. Thank you for considering his application. sincerely, Barbara Green