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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO SUMNER CITY COUNCIL
Applicant Information
(Please type or print)
Applicant Name
Last First MI
Are you a registered voter living at least one year within the City limits of Sumner?
The in
formation 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.
_________
Signature Date
Resume
Please
attach 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
Michel
le Converse, City Clerk
Councilmember Recruitment
1104 Maple Street, Sumner, WA 98390
Yes
No
Martinson
01/11/2021
Kristen
M
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KRISTEN MARTINSON
CONTACT
Sumner WA, 98390
Michelle Converse
City Clerk
City of Sumner
1104 Maple Street
Sumner WA, 98390
Dear Ms. Converse,
Below are the supplemental questions and responses required for the current City Council open position.
1. What is your vision for our City and community?
Sumner has grown since I moved here in 2002 but growth can be a double edge sword. On the positive side, we see opportunity in new people,
new business and an increased economy. On the negative side we see a loss of home town feel, local vibe along with increases in social issues
that impact larger cities. I believe it is imperative that we balance growth with the home town vibe in a feel that is uniquely Sumner.
2. What are three highest priorities and/or issues you believe the City needs to address? How would you
propose the City address these?
There are many citizen driven concerns I have encountered when speaking with friends and neighbors. As such, my top three priorities would be
property crime, growth & traffic and the impact of the global pandemic.
Crime is a concerning issue to me as it undercuts our community. Per neighborhoodscout.com, you have a 1 in 19 chance of being the victim of a
property crime in Sumner vs. 1 in 34 chance for all of Washington state. Per citydata.com, property crime is 1.2 times higher in Sumner than the
US average. Per areavibes.com, property crime is 108% the national average. Property crimes are costly, whether from increased insurance rates
or out of pocket expense. This not only eats away at our sense of community but degrades our feeling of safety and security in our homes. It is
becoming an insidious cycle. If appointed to the council, I would work with police and listen to the community to really understand this issue and
move towards solutions that will significantly reduce property crimes. Since Sumner is such a walkable and bike-able city, maybe it is a simple as
having our police presence include a walk/bike patrol.
My second issue is balancing growth while still keeping that small town feel that so many in Sumner love. Since moving here eighteen years ago,
warehousing has taken over the north side of Sumner. Apartments have sprung up. Traffic and urban sprawl seem to be getting worse. The
interchange update at Traffic Ave/Thompson/HWY 410 has already started to improve the situation, however other traffic issues still exist. I
have seen residential streets develop into bypasses for high traffic areas. While the new train station garage will help with parking issues, it will
also encourage more people to catch the train out of Sumner resulting in increased traffic. I believe these examples as well as other indicators
demonstrate some of the changes happening in Sumner that need to be addressed and managed. We can start by addressing traffic. I believe
that there needs to be analysis of the existing traffic patterns overlayed with growth projections from both residential and commercial
endeavors. From that analysis, we need to find opportunities to move traffic away from residential areas allowing children to remain safe in
their front yards and while crossing streets. Further, Sumner is a livable community and it makes sense to encourage people to make Sumner
their permanent home. The northeast section of Sumner seems to have opportunities for residential growth. If appointed to the council, I would
work to encourage managed residential growth; residents are invested in their community, they don’t just park their cars here.
Lastly, 2021 will be the year that we must rebuild from the devastation of COVID 19. In my current job, I have seen and felt the devastating
economic impacts from the shutdown orders. Our main street is hurting. We will need to come up with activities that balance social distancing
recommendations with increased economic activity for our downtown core. I love the Parklets that have sprung up allowing restaurants to serve
their customers close by and retain their livelihoods. I believe that there are creative ways to bring back some of our wonderful community
events and maintaining a business core while keeping socially distant protocols. Sumner’s Main Street businesses need our support and if we
support them, we will keep our home town/small town feel.
3. What strengths would you bring to the Council?
I am a Co-Brand Client Manager at Bank of America. It is a title which describes my efforts to balance the needs of a client (brand, customer
needs, financial needs) with that of the bank (profitability, brand) and identify and implement solutions that mutually benefit all parties. I am
skilled at working with diverse people, groups and interests to get projects completed timely and successfully.
As a homeowner and with having 30 years of bank experience I am fiscally grounded and tax payers deserve fiscal responsibility. We must make
sound financial decisions for our city; this impacts all of us as we consider the future and our children and grandchildren continuing to call
Sumner home.
Lastly, I love Sumner and it is my home. I want to preserve the best of Sumner while maximizing opportunities for our town. Sumner is unique
in western Washington; we are close to the big cities, we have a big, beautiful mountain in our backyard and we still retain a hometown charm. I
want a life and city like Sumner to be around for my daughter and grandchildren.
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?
For the past six years and presently I am serving as Treasurer on the Parent Organization at All Saints Catholic School. Our board works with the
School Commission and School Leadership to increase community involvement at All Saints. We also work to fundraise for community and
school events as well as the Sister Claude Scholarship fund. The dynamics of working on a board translate to other endeavors; leadership is key,
consensus must be achieved and work must get done.
Any organization requires that there are people not only willing to lead, but also to get things done. In addition to the work I do with the Parent
Organization, I have completed many volunteer efforts at All Saints School. I have provided help in the classroom. I have worked during our Fair
Parking fundraiser. I have assisted with our annual auction in many capacities. I have called parents and alumni during our giving campaign. I
believe that my willingness to step in and get things accomplished will be very valuable to the Sumner City Council.
Part of the fabric of my education was that it was an imperative to give back. Therefore, it is important to me to give my daughter a strong
understanding of the importance of volunteering as well as a sense of gratitude. To this end, our family has engaged in volunteer endeavors
together. With the exception of this year (due to the pandemic), our family has hosted Thanksgiving dinner in our home for soldiers and airmen
from Joint Base Lewis McChord. Through the All Saints partnership with Saint Francis House, our family has served dinner to the needy at the
Armory in Puyallup. Each year we donate a New Orleans Style dinner for eight people to the All Saints Auction that we prepare from scratch and
serve in our home. As my daughter gets older, I continue to seek opportunities for our family engage with more challenging projects to further
encourage giving back to our community.
I appreciate the opportunity to apply for the open City Council position. I am looking forward to serving our community. Thank you for taking to
time to review my application.
Sincerely,
Kristen Martinson
KRISTEN MARTINSON
CONTACT
Sumner, WA 98390
PROFILE
30 year Banking Industry Professional. Ability to find collaboration
among diverse groups to get goals accomplished. Manages projects
from inception to fruition. Continuously developing skills and
knowledge. Strives for the best customer experience with each
product. Attitude with positive outlook for solving problems.
SKILLS
◦ TEAM COLLABORATION
◦ STRATEGIC LEADER
◦ PROJECT MANAGEMENT
◦ RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
◦ ORGANIZATION
EXPERIENCE
Senior Vice President, Co-Brand Client Manager
Bank of America
2012-Present
Responsible for the Co-Brand relationship including marketing across all
channels, new product development, current customer experience and
overall profitability. Managed Co-Brand relationships for Major League
Baseball, Amtrak, Rotary Club International, Spirit Airlines, Asiana Airlines and
Alaska Airlines.
Vice President, National Relationship Manager
Bank of America
2007-2012
Managed the “Bank at Work” program for multiple commercial banking
clients. Territory included all states west of the Mississippi. Coached
underperforming consumer markets to success resulting in improved sales
and service. Partnered with commercial markets to develop new
opportunities.
Vice President, Banking Center Leader
Bank of America
2003-2007
Managed multiple banking enter employees in multiple markets both in the
states of Washington and California. Spearheaded Role Clarity project across
multiple markets and served as West Coast leader. Exceeded both sales and
customer service expectations in each year served.
EDUCATION
Seattle University
1994
Bachelor of Arts, Business
Administration, Concentration in
Marketing
Seattle University
1994
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities
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