2017/12/20 Council Agenda Packet

City of Everett and Council, My name is Ryan, my apologies for I cannot introduce myself in person because of a preplanned family vacation. Briefly about me, I grew up in south Everett, I attended Fairmount Elementary, then Explorer Jr. High and then on to Mariner High where I met my wife. Misty and I went on to attend and graduated from the UW. We now have two awesome daughters, Posey (11 ),Harper (7) and our cat Paprika (3). The girls attend Northshore Christian Academy in Everett. My professional career started by working for my grandfather in the family apartment business. As one does, I started at the bottom. I quickly proved myself by working hard, using creative thinking and my ability to solve problems and deal with emergencies. 20 years later, still work the family business with my wife. Now we own our own properties and partner with my uncle on others. My wife, and I are now the third generation in a successful Everett business. We also operate many locations of low barrier housing and we have helped house refugees and low income families trying to make a better life. The business also allowed us to create a 501c3 in order to give back to the community in the form of goods like diapers, formula, school supplies, and eventually we will start sustainability programs. Along with that, we try to give back using Everett' based businesses whenever possible. I think some of the ideas with housing and programs I have can eventually have a real impact on the opioid use epidemic and resultant homelessness. I have also been responsible for many emergency situations from fires and floods, to sewer backups and other dangerous situations. I have always answered the call and helped people through hard situations with quick and decisive thinking. Working with my diverse and multi cultural staff of 47 people has also taught me how to mediate situations, and become a team player.