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_0pv, -T = APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT DEC 3 0 2022
"= , CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 4
CITY OF ANAHEIM
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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The City of Anaheim is accepting applications to fill a District 4 City Council seat vacancy for a term ending November
2024. Pursuant to Section 501 of the Charter, interested candidates must be a resident and qualified elector of District 4
at the time of and for the thirty(30)days immediately preceding appointment.
DUE DATE:Applications are due to the Office of the City Clerk by Wednesday,Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. (Postmarks not
acceptable) Submit to: Office of the City Clerk, City of Anaheim, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Ste. 217 Anaheim, CA 92805;
Email :cityclerk@anaheim.net Fax: (714) 765-4105
Note:This application is considered public information and will be released to the public, including being posted to the
City's website.
Applicant Information
Prefix: Name:
Ms Linda Newby
Address: City: State: Zip Code:
Anaheim CA 92805
E-Mail: Phone Number: Alternate Phone Number:
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Years lived in District 4,City of Anaheim: Years lived/worked in City of Anaheim:
41 41
Professional and Educational background(may submit Resume):
Graduate of North Salinas High School, attended Monterey Peninsula College
Graduate of Pacific Travel School (1980)
Have owned and operated a thriving business, Gallery Travel, in 4 locations in Anaheim in the last
40 years
Graduate of Anaheim Police Department P.A.C.E. class 3 times, once per decade
Certified Travel Ambassador Anaheim Tourism
Office of the("ih'('Jer6 • 200.S'..Inulrrim Rh,/., Suite 2/7,.Innheim,CI 9280 i (714) 76 i-j 166
Name:Linda Newby
List any City of Anaheim, County,and or other Board/Commissions and/or organizations on which you have
served(professional, technical,community, service):
Have worked for decades with Anaheim City Hall senior staff through commissions and
volunteering.
I feel that I can start serving as a Council Member immediately.
Owner and operator of Gallery Travel, a well-respected independent travel agency in Anaheim for
over 40 years serving the community.
Member of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce (1986-2010), Chamber Ambassador (1987-2006),
Vice President of membership and served on the Legislative Committee. Chamber "Business of
the Year" (1998) and "Woman of the Year" (2000).
Workforce Investment Board Member(1990-1994)
Anahei'lm First District 4 Chairwoman (2017-2019)
Anaheim Family YMCA volunteer Board and Membership (1989-Present)
Anaheim Library Board of Trustees Vice President (2016-Present)
Anaheim Police Foundation Board Member (2019-Present)
Reasons why you are interested in serving.State your interest in the position, qualifications, skills, or experience
that can best serve the residents of District 4 and the City of Anaheim(separate attachment may be included):
I embody the "live, work and play" motto for Anaheim and am constantly seeking ways to educate
myself and others on the challenges, opportunities and solutions to our specific city, businesses,
residents, and tourism resort district.
Having lived in District 4 for 42 years in a condo, an apartment and as a homeowner 1991, I have
first-hand experience with all of the special needs of each of these neighborhoods and lifestyles.
As a career professional that has traveled to 169 countries, I have experienced the urban lifestyles,
transportation systems, communities and cultures of so many places that enable me to bring global
ideas and solutions of best practices to our community. My career in hospitality helps me to better
understand the assets and challenges of our resort. I know how important it is as a tax generating
source to fund our libraries, police, and fire departments as well as so many other neighborhood
improvements.
I appreciate the council members concentration to be on their specific district yet see the city as a
whole. I believe each district has needs and assets that we need to work together to optimize. I am
especially interested in the success of the ocV!be project and all that it will bring to the future of our
city as a whole.
As a founding member of Leadership Anaheim over 20 years ago, I believe we need to constantly
be educating and recruiting the residents to know our city and volunteer opportunities better. This
education process creates a passion to get involved and the city grows their resources of talented
and eager generations to serve and give back. I look back and see so many successful "students"
that were in that learning process serving on boards and commissions now. We need to start
another program like this as soon as possible.
Office nflhe('itt•Clerk• 200 S..Inahein,Blvd, Suite 217,.Inal,ehn,('A 92803 •(71a) 765-5/66
Name:Linda Newby
What do you see as the top issues facing District 4 and the City of Anaheim?(Separate attachment may
be included):
More innovative solutions to our homeless issues
Equipping our Police and Fire to further ensure the safety of our neighborhoods
Mentoring leadership of the residents
Seeking state and national funding opportunities
Restarting neighborhood community meetings
Undergrounding more utilities
What are your priorities for District 4 and the City of Anaheim?(Separate attachment may be included):
Engaging with the Salvation Army "Center of Hope" for more information to the Council and
residents
Expedite the Public Works projects proposed for District 4 in the area of road repairs, under
grounding utilities and sidewalk repairs
Create a resort stakeholders and public safety monthly meeting
Support Economic Growth of the resort along Anaheim Blvd, Ball Rd and the surrounding
neighborhoods
Empower the excellent City Hall Staff
More resources to make our parks safe and family friendly sports venues
Roosevelt School rebuild is a model; raise other schools to be as innovative and STEM oriented
Pursuant to Section 501 of the Charter, I am and have been a resident and qualified elector of District 4 at the
time of and for the thirty(30) days immediately preceding possible appointment to office. I declare under
penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information contained herein is true and
o accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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u• I acknowledge that the City has the right to verify the truth and accuracy of all information submitted and that
W this is a public document.
Signature: ,,�� Date:
�/ 12/29/2022
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Office oldie City('lerk•200.S..lnuheiin l3/rc/ Suite 217,.Inaheinr,('.I 92805 (71.1) 765-5166