We're excited to announce a unique opportunity for our community: a chance to meet face-to-face with the two finalists vying for the position of City Manager. This is your chance to engage directly with those who could shape the future of our city.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 4-6 p.m.
Where: SeaTac City Hall, Council Chambers
This is not just an opportunity to meet potential leaders, but also a platform to express your concerns. As we approach the upcoming July 4th celebrations at Angle Lake Park, we encourage you to share your thoughts on the annual fireworks display and other city-sponsored activities.
Your input is invaluable. Come and make your voice heard!
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The community will be able to chat one-on-one with the candidates and provide feedback to the Council. Interpretation services for Amharic, Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese will be available at the event, and light snacks will be provided.
William Appleton has over 27 years of public service that began in the Army Corps of Engineers where he served as a Project Manager. He spent several years in the private and public sectors doing Engineering work. He has spent the last eight years as the Public Works Director for the City of SeaTac, WA. Prior to coming to SeaTac, he worked with the City of Federal Way, WA for over 12 years holding multiple positions, including: Engineering Review Manager, Surface Water Manager and Deputy Public Works Director. Mr. Appleton has both a Master and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University.
Jonathan Young has approximately 16 years of public sector experience, primarily in Washington municipal law. For the past five years, he has served as City Attorney of Vancouver, WA. Before that, Mr. Young worked as the City Division Chief of Vancouver’s Law Department and as an Assistant City Attorney. Prior to coming to the City of Vancouver, he served as the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Benton County, WA. Mr. Young holds a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. He is also a member of the International City Management Association.
The Council will interview the finalists on Thursday, Nov. 7 and is expected to announce the individual selected for the position by mid-November.
Twenty-eight candidates were recruited and screened by an executive search firm. The firm interviewed top applicants, and the candidates best aligned with the City’s priorities and needs were recommended to the Council for further review.
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