HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2011-04-20 (4)RESOLUTION NO. 19-2011
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON
IN SUPPORT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF SHAWN MARSHALL
FOR DISTRICT 3 SUPERVISOR, COUNTY OF MARIN
WHEREAS, Shawn Marshall was Supervisor Charles McGlashan's first choice for his
replacement in the event of his incapacity or death;
WHEREAS, a major accomplishment of Supervisor McGlashan during his tenure was the
creation of the Marin Energy Authority, and Marshall has served as Marin Energy Authority's
Vice Chairperson since its inception;
WHEREAS, Marshall is currently serving her second term as Mill Valley
Councilmember and is a former Mayor of that community;
WHEREAS, Marshall is currently the President of the Marin County Council of Mayors
& Councilmembers (MCCMC), a forum that unites all local elected officials within the County,
and in which the County of Marin participates;
WHEREAS, Marshall serves on the Executive Committee of the League of California
Cities North Bay Division;
WHEREAS, Marshall has worked in the community and economic development field,
serving as consulting and management positions at the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban
Development in Washington D.C., and the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco;
WHEREAS, Marshall is well acquainted with the issues of District 3, and would be able
to serve the community immediately as its Supervisor;
WHEREAS, Marshall is widely known and respected for her work in Marin County in
the areas of open space preservation, affordable housing, renewable energy and city advocacy;
WHEREAS, Marshall is aligned with Supervisor McGlashan's much heralded vision and
policy goals for Marin County;
WHEREAS, Marshall is a dedicated, energetic and thoughtful person and her
appointment will benefit District 3 and the County as a whole;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby indicates its
strong support of Shawn Marshall for the District 3 supervisorial seat and urges Governor Jerry
Brown to appoint Marshall to the position;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby directs staff to send a
certified copy of this resolution to Governor Brown for his consideration.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Tiburon on April 20, 2011, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Collins, Fraser, Fredericks, O'Donnell, Slavitz
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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J F SLAVITZ, AYOR
TOWN OF TjBfAON
ATTEST:
DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CLERK
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