David is a small business owner and part-time entrepreneurship instructor at
UW-Bothell who has lived in the neighborhood since 1997. He joined the Executive Board in 2005 and was elected President in 2007. David works on the Save Waldo, Public Safety, and UMLP committees. He is Maple Leaf's delegate to the Seattle Police Department's North District Advisory Council and the Seattle Community Council Federation.
My neighbors
Summer
Sunrise over the Cascades
Chocolate. Or maybe spaghetti.
Unless we get active, outside interests will "develop" our neighborhood into oblivion. The law requires density to respect the environment and neighborhood character, and be accompanied by commensurate improvements in neighborhood infrastructure. Hopefully I can be effective in "reminding" our elected officials of these facts.
Hot chocolate
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Mark manages the accounting department for the student union buildings and student government at the University of Washington. He and his wife Dawn Porter moved to Maple Leaf in 1986. They have no children together, but Dawn has approximately 130-140 per year (she teaches social studies at Kenmore junior high). A Minnesota native, Mark grew up in north Carolina and earned a bachelors degree in journalism at UNC, Chapel Hill. He holds a Masters in accounting from the UW and a CPA license.
It's convenient and livable. We have great neighbors.AutumnThe Olympic range from his bus stop. Pagliacci delivers -- fontina cheese, mushrooms, kalamata olives, and prosciutto fit the bill most of the time.Maple Leaf needed a treasurer and Mark is a CPA. The fit seems to work. Black -- The stronger the better.
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Janice is a faculty member at the University of Washington School of Public Health and has lived in the Maple Leaf neighborhood since 1986. She has been on the Executive Board nearly as long as she's lived in Maple Leaf.
To be able to walk to our local businesses.SpringThe city at sunset in the summer from the corner of 85th and 14th.Mac and CheeseTo help build a stronger, more connected neighborhood Tall shot in the dark
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Marc is a software Test Manager at Microsoft Corporation where he has worked for the past 11 years. He has lived in Seattle since 1995 and in the Maple Leaf area since 2001. He joined the Executive board in 2006.
Plenty of food, drink, and hardware within easy walking distance.SpringOlympic and Cascade mountains in either direction from 8th Avenue. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, flavor depending on what's available at the 7-11 on Roosevelt.Several boxes of free T-shirts Americano
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Mike Thompson is a life-long Seattle resident. He has lived in Maple Leaf since 1993. Mike lives in a condo near the South Lot of Northgate Mall. As an Executive Board member since 1997, Mike has represented our neighborhood on the North District Council and City Neighborhood Council. Mike also ran for Seattle City Council in 2003 and 2005 as a neighborhood advocate.
Location, location, location -- plus he enjoys living in a neighborhood actively involved in promoting positive change in Seattle.Fall The view of Mt. Rainier and the downtown skyline from the reservoir park.PizzaBecause I want to make a difference in my community. Drip coffee, black.
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Ryan grew up in the Puget Sound area, first moved to Seattle in 2001, and moved to Boston in 2003 to attend graduate school at Boston College. Upon returning to Seattle in 2005, he moved to Maple Leaf with his wife. He has worked as a middle school counselor since 2005 and joined the Executive Board in 2008.
My neighbors and the great locationummer The Seattle skyline from Maple Leaf ParkAny candy or dessert consisting of peanut butter and chocolate.to offer support, input, and to become more aware of neighborhood issues so I can better advocate for the Maple Leaf Community. Iced vanilla latte.
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Charles was raised in the Nevada desert, where he met his wife before moving to Maple Leaf in 2006. Since completion of undergraduate studies at USC, he has learned a lot from stints in corporate marketing, property management, and travel. After examining the works of others at independent newspaper, novel, and magazine publishers, Charles is currently pursuing his own writing and seeking freelance projects
I have always loved Seattle, but Maple Leaf is a particularly well-balanced neighborhood: access to every amenity without sacrificing the feel of a safe community. This is a great place to start raising a family.Fall Early morning fog.Sushi or hot wingsMaple Leaf is such a down-to-earth and responsible neighborhood! I had to see what I could do to get involved and volunteer my time. Tall yerba mate latte
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MarLen promises a biography and picture soon.
A list of all the Maple Leaf Community Council committees can be found here.
Maple Leaf Community Council members represent the community on several different regional committees. To see a list, click here.
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• 2008-02-20
• 2007-01-16
• 2007-12-19
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: The Maple Leaf Community Council continues to need energetic, dedicated people to be actively involved in the community by serving a two-year term on the Executive Board. The Executive Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at Olympic View Community Church. You can come to any Executive Board meeting and get a feel for how you can help shape the future of Maple Leaf and keep it the greatest place to live. Contact David Miller via e-mail.
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