Jill Miller Zimon For Pepper Pike City Council

"Once again, the Chagrin Sun is naming a Most Influential Person for the year just ended.

The staff searched for the person who left the biggest footprint – for better or worse – in 2008 in each municipality served by the paper.

We hand-picked people with the moxie to take the lead, to take on a challenge, to stand up to the status quo or poke their heads above the crowd. Or, they may have worked behind the scenes to make a difference."

-- Chagrin Sun News - January 1, 2009 refering to Jill being
selected as Most Influential Person in Pepper Pike, 2008

Why Jill is Running for City Council

To ensure a healthy, stable Pepper Pike city government.
- Leadership succession is a necessary component of any organization's long-term health. Pepper Pike should embrace opportunities for it. I want to ensure that the knowledge and experience of our current elected officials is passed on to qualified residents such as myself: an individual who possesses a passion to serve the public through elected office, who is invested in Pepper Pike, and who hopes and plans to make her life here well into the 21st Century.

To improve our city government's representation of homeowners with school-aged children (preschool through 12th grade).
- The city cannot be shaped without considering this demographic's perspectives. Out of eight elected Pepper Pike government officials, only one is a parent to a school-aged child and that one official is not seeking re-election. Decision-making at City Council, particularly for a community that knows the power of its corresponding school system for attracting homebuyers, needs the unique first-hand experience and daily, in-depth connection to young families that I can contribute as the parent of three school-aged children.

To invigorate city government efforts at retaining and advancing Pepper Pike's reputation as we move further into the millennium.
- I possess the knowledge, experience, skills and passion required by public service to our community. Please check out my resumé for more information.

Why Jill is Qualified to Serve on City Council

ENGAGED

Jill serves on the Boards of the Orange Schools Foundation and the American Jewish Committee and volunteers regularly in the classroom.
Her communications with Pepper Pike officials have led to updated laws, service on citizen committees and support for a city green space project.
Jill speaks regularly on government, media, technology and leadership at places such as Case Western Reserve University, University of Akron's Bliss Institute of Applied Politics and Youngstown State University.

INVESTED

Jill, her husband Jeff and their three children have lived in Pepper Pike for more than ten years.
Jill will be not just the only Member of Council with school-aged children, but also the only one with children who attend the Orange Schools.
The Zimons recently completed a home renovation project that will keep them -very happily - in Pepper Pike well into the foreseeable future!

RESPECTED

The Chagrin Sun Times named Jill Most Influential Person in Pepper Pike, 2008
WCPN, WVIZ, CNN, BBC and C-SPAN have sought Jill's commentary on government matters since 2007.
Jill repeatedly receives awards for her freelance journalism, including her narrative storytelling for a Gates Foundation project, three medals for bi-monthly Cleveland Family columns and Journalist of the Month (Women's eNews, 3/08).

What Jill Will Do as a Member of Council

Preserve Superior Municipal Services
Insist On Transparency, Accountability And Efficiency
Champion Enhancements to Communication And Participation
Amplify Our Strengths To Attract A Stable Population
Introduce New Ideas To Bring Residents Together

Please visit the Issues page for a specific
discussion of goals I have for serving our community.


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	"Once again, the Chagrin Sun is naming a Most Influential Person for the year just ended. The staff searched for the person who left the biggest footprint – for better or worse – in 2008 in each municipality served by the paper. We hand-picked people with the moxie to take the lead, to take on a challenge, to stand up to the status quo or poke their heads above the crowd. Or, they may have worked behind the scenes to make a difference." -- Chagrin Sun News - January 1, 2009 refering to Jill being selected as Most Influential Person in Pepper Pike, 2008 Why Jill is Running for City Council To ensure a healthy, stable Pepper Pike city government. Leadership succession is a necessary component of any organization's long-term health. Pepper Pike should embrace opportunities for it. I want to ensure that the knowledge and experience of our current elected officials is passed on to qualified residents such as myself: an individual who possesses a passion to serve the public through elected office, who is invested in Pepper Pike, and who hopes and plans to make her life here well into the 21st Century. To improve our city government's representation of homeowners with school-aged children (preschool through 12th grade). The city cannot be shaped without considering this demographic's perspectives. Out of eight elected Pepper Pike government officials, only one is a parent to a school-aged child and that one official is not seeking re-election. Decision-making at City Council, particularly for a community that knows the power of its corresponding school system for attracting homebuyers, needs the unique first-hand experience and daily, in-depth connection to young families that I can contribute as the parent of three school-aged children. To invigorate city government efforts at retaining and advancing Pepper Pike's reputation as we move further into the millennium. I possess the knowledge, experience, skills and passion required by public service to our community. Please check out my resumé for more information. Why Jill is Qualified to Serve on City Council ENGAGED Jill serves on the Boards of the Orange Schools Foundation and the American Jewish Committee and volunteers regularly in the classroom. Her communications with Pepper Pike officials have led to updated laws, service on citizen committees and support for a city green space project. Jill speaks regularly on government, media, technology and leadership at places such as Case Western Reserve University, University of Akron's Bliss Institute of Applied Politics and Youngstown State University. INVESTED Jill, her husband Jeff and their three children have lived in Pepper Pike for more than ten years. Jill will be not just the only Member of Council with school-aged children, but also the only one with children who attend the Orange Schools. The Zimons recently completed a home renovation project that will keep them -very happily - in Pepper Pike well into the foreseeable future! RESPECTED The Chagrin Sun Times named Jill Most Influential Person in Pepper Pike, 2008 WCPN, WVIZ, CNN, BBC and C-SPAN have sought Jill's commentary on government matters since 2007. Jill repeatedly receives awards for her freelance journalism, including her narrative storytelling for a Gates Foundation project, three medals for bi-monthly Cleveland Family columns and Journalist of the Month (Women's eNews, 3/08). What Jill Will Do as a Member of Council Preserve Superior Municipal Services Insist On Transparency, Accountability And Efficiency Champion Enhancements to Communication And Participation Amplify Our Strengths To Attract A Stable Population Introduce New Ideas To Bring Residents Together Please visit the Issues page for a specific discussion of goals I have for serving our community.