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February 22, 2018

Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District
Melissa Morton, District Manager
c/o Koff & Associates
2835 Seventh Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

Dear Ms. Morton:

I am writing to express my sincere interest in serving the Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District
as the Director of Administrative Services and the Clerk of the Board.

I am passionate about providing exceptional service to the public through a well-administered
and transparent administrative process. I currently serve as a Management Analyst & Deputy
Clerk in Contra Costa County. Through nearly a decade of experience in all levels of
government, I have honed my skills in administration as a municipal clerk, serving the Board of
Supervisors and the citizens of Contra Costa.

Engaged and informed citizens are the foundation of our democracy and the basis for a thriving
community. I love working in administrative services and as a clerk because we provide the
tools, information, and customer service to empower people to engage in government and build
community. Clerks and administrators make the government process work, by ensuring that the
process for decision-making is clear and transparent, complies with all applicable laws and
regulations, and allows community members to engage in the process.

From a young age, I’ve witnessed the power of people working together to accomplish larger
goals. Having served in a variety of roles in the government and non-profit sectors, I’ve been
able to discover and my passion for government administration, public health, infrastructure, and
community engagement—issues that are key to this role. I’m eager to apply my management and
administrative skills to support the Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District’s Board of Trustees,
employees, and customers.

As clerk, analyst, and administrator with experience at all levels of government, I have
developed the management, administrative, and communications skills needed to excel in this
role.

Thank you very for the opportunity to be considered for this exciting role. I look forward to
hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Emlyn Struthers