What statement best describes your relationship with the City of San Luis Obispo? (Please check all that apply)
I am a resident of San Luis Obispo.
I work in San Luis Obispo.
What local issues do you think should be the new Community Development Director's focus? (Please select your Top 5 issues)
Financial health of the City
Lack of diversity, which creates structural inequity issues that exacerbate land use challenges
Managing the City’s strategic planning efforts focused on homelessness
Planning for projects which will implement improvements of capital infrastructure (facilities, parks, community center, etc.)
Planning for projects, policies, or practices that address economic/business, climate/economic and business development
Please rank from 1-5 (1 being highest) the 5 types of career experience that you think is most important for the next Community Development Director to possess.
Excellent customer service and communications skills - 2
Experience as a Community Development Director - 5 - Not important
Experience as an Assistant Community Development Director, Deputy Community Development Director, or Department Head - 5 - Not important
Experience building a strong economic base - 4
Experience in an agency of similar size, scope, and complexity - 4
Experience with California law, rules, and regulations - 2
Experience working in a town with a large University - 2
Improving performance management and team development - 1 - Very Important
Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into land use decisions. - 1 - Very Important
Proven ability to effectively create/maintain momentum and effectively lead - 1 - Very Important
Proven track record of results - 2
Public sector/local government experience - 4
Strong land use policy experience - 3
Track record of positive community relations - 3
Track record of strong City Council/Commission/Committee relations - 1 - Very Important
Other - 3
What personal attributes of the next Community Development Director are most important to you? (Please select all that apply)
Approachability/accessibility
Collaborative style, both inside City Hall and with the public
People person and relationship builder
Strong work ethic, integrity, and discipline
Are there any other comments that you would like to add to help the City define the ideal candidate and be successful in recruiting the next Community Development Director?
Personal commitment to DEI initiatives
If you live in the City of San Luis Obispo, how long have you lived here?
6-10 years
What is your age?
30-39
What is your race/ethnicity? (Please select all that apply)
White/Caucasian
Which gender do you most identify with? (Please select all that apply.)
Woman
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What statement best describes your relationship with the City of San Luis Obispo? (Please check all that apply)
What local issues do you think should be the new Community Development Director's focus? (Please select your Top 5 issues)
Please rank from 1-5 (1 being highest) the 5 types of career experience that you think is most important for the next Community Development Director to possess.
What personal attributes of the next Community Development Director are most important to you? (Please select all that apply)
Are there any other comments that you would like to add to help the City define the ideal candidate and be successful in recruiting the next Community Development Director?
Personal commitment to DEI initiativesIf you live in the City of San Luis Obispo, how long have you lived here?
What is your age?
What is your race/ethnicity? (Please select all that apply)
Which gender do you most identify with? (Please select all that apply.)