TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Malisa Files |
425-556-2166 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Cheryl Xanthos |
City Clerk |
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Executive |
Kalli Biegel |
Deputy City Clerk |
TITLE:
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Board and Commission Candidate Interviews
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
There is currently one opening on the Library Board of Trustees, due to the resignation of Marilee Leon.
The press release advertising this opening was posted on June 15, 2026, and can be viewed here <https://www.redmond.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/2965>.
Seven applications were received and reviewed. An interview panel, including the Library Board of Trustees Vice-Chairperson and two city staff members, interviewed the selected candidates, and
unanimously selected Jenny Lisk to move forward in the process. Ms. Lisk was
interviewed by Mayor Birney on July 27, 2026.
There is currently one opening on the Human Services Commission, due to the resignation of Shravani Salgaonkar.
The press release advertising this opening was posted on July 21, 2026, and can be viewed here <https://www.redmond.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/3011>.
Five additional applications were received and reviewed, since the last recruitment. An interview panel
interviewed the selected candidates, and selected Hannah Preisinger to move forward to interview with Mayor Birney.
Staff is now requesting that Council interviews Ms. Lisk and Ms. Preisinger to fill these openings.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
Council confirmation is required for Commission Member mayoral appointments.
RMC: 4.35.010(A)
RMC: 4.30.050(A)
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
If appointment is confirmed by Council, the candidates would serve until the term expirations below:
Library Board of Trustees
Jenny Lisk Partial Term to Expire: March 31, 2027
Human Services Commission
Hannah Preisinger Partial Term to Expire: March 31, 2027
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
These openings were advertised, and all completed applications were reviewed.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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9/15/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
These seats are currently open.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If Council does not confirm appointment, recruitment efforts would need to continue.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.