Scott Hanson Application - Boards

C L E R K ' S O F F I C E U S E O N LY :
SUBMIT TO:
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
R E S I D E N T:
YES
NO
CITY CLERK
1 6 0 0 Tr u x t u n A v e n u e
Bakersfield, CA 93301
WARD NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(661) 326-3767 Phone No.
(661) 323-3780 Fax No.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
A P P L I C AT I O N F O R A P P O I N T M E N T
A P P L I C A N T S A R E E N C O U R A G E D T O C O N TA C T E A C H C O U N C I L M E M B E R T O C O M M U N I C AT E T H E I R
INTEREST FOR APPOINTMENT.
M r.
1.
Scott
Mrs.
Ms.
First
2. Residence address:
Bakersfield
Phone
Middle
Last
1302 Broxbourne Dr
Kern
City
Hanson
Ivan
County
(
)
93312
CA
State
Zip
661-496-2582
3. Position(s) sought: (List in order of preference)
City of Bakersfield Planning Commission
1)
2)
3)
4)
4. Business Title or Occupation: Real Estate Broker, Lender, Investor
Permier Realty and Summit Financial
Company:
3977 Coffee Rd, Ste A
Address:
Bakersfield
Kern
City
Phone (
5.
E d u c a t i o n -â– 
County
)
CA
State
661-496-2582
List schools attended and/or graduated/degree(s):
Bakersfield High School class of 1992
CSUB 2007 Bachelors of Science Business Degree with a Finance Concentration
93308
Zip
6.
Other Special Training or Experience:
California Real Estate Brokers License issued 12/18/1999 #01215474 (sales person license issued 11/4/1996)
National Mortgage Licensing System license #1459028
I have been involved in many hundreds of real estate transactions in Bakersfield and Kern County either as
lender, broker, or investor.
7. Previous and present governmental and civic experience. Indicate when, position and duties:
I have not served in a government position previously
8. Please explain why you wish to serve on a Board/Comnnission for the City of Bakersfield:
I have more than 20 years of real estate experience to put to use for a community that I care deeply about.
Bakersfield has been a wonderful place for my wife and I to raise a family. I want the City to continue to grow
and improve. I have the skills and experience to contribute to the Planning Commission in a competent,
interested, thoughtful and thorough way.
9. Do you hove any interests or associations which might present a conflict of interest? If yes,
please explain:
None
Please attach your resume, and any additional information or statements which you feel would be tielpful in
reviewing your qualifications.
A U T H O R I Z AT I O N A N D R E L E A S E
I understand that in connection with this application for appointment, the information contained herein will be
made available to the general public upon request.
1/3/2017
Signature of Applicant
Date
N a m e
Scott Hanson
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
P L A N N I N G C O M M I S S I O N S U P P L E M E N TA L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E
1. Describe what you believe would be your role as a member of the Planning
Commission.
As a member of the Planning Commission, I will attend Commission meetings, review
staff reports on proposed projects, visit project sites, and review city ordinances and
General Plan guidelines in an effort to gain a thorough understanding of the projects
being proposed and any issues or conflflicts at hand. From this, I will form an opinion and
cast my vote on matters brought before the Commission.
2. What professional or personal experiences have prepared you to serve as a
Planning Commissioner?
I have been involved in hundreds of real estate transactions throughout Bakersfifield and
Kern County as either investor, lender or broker. I have construction and
development experience. I understand the importance of the City planning process.
I have an interest in giving back to this community by applying my experience and skills
to the City planning process.
3. What major issue{s) do you see facing the Planning Commission in the
upcoming year?
The Planning Commission will need to remain diligent in accomplishing its goal of
maintaining and interpreting the City's General Plan and zoning ordinance, and continue
to make recommedations for improvement.
4. As a member of the Planning Commission, what issues would you advocate
addressing?
I advocate for responsible development and growth. I want Bakersfifield to continue to grow
in a positive way. This means growth through expansion into new areas but it also
means development and re-development within our existing city limits. I want projects
that improve the City's economic and housing outlook in an aestheticly pleasing way.
5. Describe how you would arrive at a decision when confronted with different
points of view derived from the same set of facts.
I have been confronted with this challenge countless times through various business dealings.
I arrive at a decision by sticking to the facts. When faced with different points of view, fifirst I listen
and seek to understand the various points of view. Ultimately I must decide for myself
based on the facts and the materials presented. I must come to a fifinal decision to the
best of my ability.
Please return this supplemental questionnaire with your application to serve on the City Planning
Commission.