Commission application number 311 submitted by Sylvia Chavez on 08/28/2020
First Name | Sylvia |
Last Name | Chavez |
Voter Unique Identification number | 1096001334 |
Ethnicity | Hispanic or Latino |
Gender | Female |
Age | 45-54 |
Education Level | Post-Graduate Degree |
Major Pursued | M.Ed. in Counseling |
What is your occupation? | Counselor |
Submitted Address | |
City | Austin |
State | TX |
Zip | 78744 |
Verified Address | |
City | Austin |
State | TX |
Zip | 78744 |
Do you have a spouse or domestic partner? | Yes |
Spouse/Domestic Partner First Name | Luis |
Spouse/Domestic Partner Middle Name/Initial | A |
Spouse/Domestic Partner Last Name | Chavez |
Are you applying to be the student member of the commission? | No |
Have you been continuously registered to vote in the City of Austin for the last five years? | Yes |
Have you voted in 3 of the last 5 City of Austin general elections (or corresponding runoff if applicable)? | Yes |
Been appointed to a state or city office? | No |
Been elected to a state or city office? | No |
Been a candidate for a state or city office? | No |
Served as an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a political party? | No |
Served as an officer, employee, or paid consultant of the campaign committee of a candidate for elective state, county, or city office? | No |
Been a registered state or local lobbyist? | No |
A paid employee of the City of Austin? | No |
A person performing paid services under a professional services contract with the City of Austin? | No |
A person performing paid services under a professional or personal services contract to the City Council of the City of Austin or to any individual member of the City Council of the City of Austin? | No |
A controlling person of a person performing paid services under a professional or personal services contract to any member of the City Council of the City of Austin? | No |
Contribute or bundle one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more in aggregate to candidates for City of Austin elective office? | No |
Please describe your relevant analytical skills. | I have always been a problem solver and able to research and collect data to find solutions. As a professional in education these skills are used daily and effect individuals, groups and communities. Listening is a strong skill I have which assists in successful outcomes. |
Please describe your ability to be impartial. | I treat everyone equally in my daily activities, and when necessary use information from all sides to see the 'whole picture' in order to make a decision. |
Please describe your appreciation for the City of Austin's diverse demographics and geography. | The City of Austin is truly diverse and has an array of resources and industries for all to take part in either as a consumer and/or producer. Austin's demographics continue to grow and change and has the ability to create jobs, and housing simultaneously. |
Please provide your employment history. | Educator: 27 years - skilled in research and analyzing data for student academic growth/personal growth/emotional growth |
Please provide any other information you wish to be considered during the selection of the most qualified applicants for the Commission. | I lived in El Paso, Texas for 36 years and moving to Austin in 2005 allowed me to discover so much more diversity. I have seen Austin grow tremendously in only 15 years, and I know it will continue to do so. I believe since we are the state's capitol we must continue to make improvements for all, and be the trailblazer for other Texas cities. |
How did you hear about redistricting/Applicant Review Panel? | |
Disclaimer Agreement | Checked |
Disclaimer Signature | Sylvia Chavez |
District | District 2 |
Does this application qualify? | Yes |