APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO SUMNER CITY COUNCIL
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Applicant Name
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you registered voter living at leas
t one year within the City limits of Sumner?
The infor
mation provided is true and I affirm that I will support the Constitution and laws of the United States
and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington.
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Resume
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ach a resume of no more than two pages to this application.
Supplemental Questions
Please respond to the following questions regarding your interest in the position of Councilmember for the
City of Sumner on separate pages using no more than two pages total:
1. What is your vision for our City and community?
2. What are three highest priorities and/or issues you believe the City needs to address? How would you
propose the City address these?
3. What strengths would you bring to the Council?
4. Explain your current and past community involvement and/or service on City, nonprofit, or public
boards, committees, task forces, or commissions, and how this has contributed to the Sumner
community. How is this relevant to the position of Sumner City Councilmember?
Applications and supporting documents must be received by January 12
th
at 5pm. Applications and
supplemental materials received after 5pm will not be accepted.
The application and supporting documents should be e-mailed to: michellec@sumnerwa.gov
or mailed to
Michelle
Converse, City Clerk
Councilmember Recruitment
1104 Maple Street, Sumner, WA 98390
Yes
No
Cassinerio
01/07/2021
John
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Supplemental Questions
1. What is your vision for our City and community?
When my wife and I came back to Washington after living in Oregon for a time, our main desire was to
find a location that had that “Small Town feel”, with an actual Downtown. Sumner was a natural choice.
We previously lived in Federal Way for 17 years and the “center of town” was always “The Mall”. For
some reason, that just does not cut it! As a City Council officer, it will be my mission to do everything I
can to maintain the integrity of our Downtown corridor and find ways to enhance the experience for
visitors and residents alike. Our downtown is our heart and soul and as the Puget Sound becomes more
congested and insane, we need to protect our heart with every tool at our disposal, while at the same
time, create an environment that is welcoming and warm. Nobody wants a cold heart! The pandemic
has created challenges no one ever thought possible and it will take “all hands-on deck” to ensure that
we come out of this “event” successfully.
2. What are three highest priorities and/or issues you believe the City needs to address? How would
you propose the City address these?
Securing Small Business success coming out of the pandemic and enticing new small business
entrepreneurs to invest in Sumner Main Street opportunities. Instill strong marketing programs
to ensure Main Street businesses have long-lasting success. Work closely with business leaders
to build a cooperative model for long term success. We are all in this together.
Infrastructure to support growth. Continue to improve traffic issues along Valley Ave and other
high traffic areas. Make sure tax dollars are focused on the future and not just reactionary to
today’s issues. Like healthcare, we need to change the reactive nature of how we care for
future needs and be more proactive. That means thinking ten years ahead and then making
smart plans to achieve those goals.
Go Green! Create strong community-based recycle, reuse and repurpose programs which will
be a benchmark for Main Street America communities. Support self-sufficiency by creating
community gardens throughout all neighborhoods with help with Piece County. Climate change
starts with behavior change which starts with leading by example.
3. What strengths would you bring to the Council?
Over 30 years of business management/leadership experience
Coach, mentor and therapist skills. Strong ability to be objective and open to fresh ideas
Strong ability to mediate interactions
Event coordination/development
4. Explain your current and past community involvement and/or service on City, nonprofit, or public
boards, committees, task forces, or commissions, and how this has contributed to the Sumner
community. How is this relevant to the position of Sumner City Councilmember?
This is my first time applying for a post within Sumner. I did work in a volunteer capacity with
the City of Oregon City as part of the OC Downtown Association. I organized and developed
musical events for their annual Summer Celebration, hiring bands, stage set up and other
entertainment components during 2016
John Cassinerio
john.cassinerio.lmt@gmail.com
John Cassinerio
Objective
To understand and participate in the legislative process within the City of Sumner,
Washington to maintain the highest standards of leadership within the community,
supporting residents and businesses to the best of my abilities.
Community Service/Volunteer Experience:
Board of Massage ~ State of Washington - 2020 Governor Appointment
Help guide policy and public safety through collaboration with DOH
Oregon City Downtown Association ~ Volunteer 2015-2016
Helped organize and develop Summer Concert Series and other opportunities to help
promote the Oregon City Downtown corridor which, like Sumner, is also recognized as a
“Main Street America” City
Massage Therapy Foundation Charity Runner
Boston Marathon 2019
Raised over $12,000 for massage research and community support and finished!
Employment Experience
Olympic Sports and Spine ~ Sumner YMCA
July 2020 to Present
Licensed Massage Therapist ~ Clinical bodyworker focused on pain relief and recovery
South/Central Manager - DTI Boeing Industrial Athlete
Industrial Massage Inc.
December 2016 March 2020
Manager of DTI Massage Therapists working in Boeing factory locations as part of the
Industrial Athlete Program in the South/Central Puget Sound. I worked closely with
Program Managers to help create schedules, join leadership meetings, and work on
collaboration between vendors. I am involved in all aspects of mentoring therapists as
well. I am also licensed as an LMT in the State of Washington and substitute as needed.
Ebb and Flow Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Jan 2011 - 2017
Owner/Sole Proprietor
Provided clients with various modality options to provide the best possible experience in
massage therapy
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Intern
November2014- August 2015
Provided comfort touch therapy to patients receiving chemotherapy or other transfusions
at CHM in the Multnomah Pavilion complex to ease stress and conditions related to
cancer treatment protocols.
John Cassinerio
Les Schwab Tire Center Inc.
April 1985- December 2012
Manager - Federal Way, Washington 2007-2012
Manager - Southcenter/Tukwila, Washington 1997-2007
Assistant Manager - Salem, Oregon 1990-1997
Sales and Service - McMinnville, Or and Clackamas, Or 1985-1990
Education
Linfield College
B.A. Physical Education/ Psychology 1985
Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics
Tacoma, Washington
Graduated September 2010
ACE Health Coach Certification 2018
Primal Health Coach Institute - Student
In progress
SBA Business Course Seminars
Green River CC 2011
References Available Upon Request
Thank you for your consideration
There are no problems, only solutions”
From:
To: Michelle Converse
Subject: Sumner City Council Application Enclosed
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2020 1:41:25 PM
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Good afternoon Michelle,
Attached you will find my application for consideration for the open position within the
Sumner City Council, as well as answers to the Supplemental Questions section. After a
strange year full of political upheaval and division, I have been struck with the fresh idea that
change can only come about through action and that has to start at the community level.
Sumner is a wonderful Main Street America small town that needs to be preserved for
generations to come. I would love the opportunity to help shape the future of Sumner and
hopefully bring some fresh ideas and leadership to the fold.
Please let me know if there are any missing components to my application or if you need
clarification on any points made or information given. I thank you for your consideration
and look forward to hearing from you in January!
Happy Holidays and may 2021 be the best year ever!
With appreciation,
John Cassinerio