Lawrence A. Raab Board and committee application pending photo ID
MIAMI BEACH CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
_ BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Raab Lawrence A
Last Name. First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 1808 71st St Miami Beach FL 33141
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 305-962-5072 law.raab @gmail.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: University of Miami Position: LL.M.Student(Real Property Development)
Address:__ _- Miami Beach FL
Street City State Zip Code
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4)a and b: Members of agencies,boards,and committees shall be affiliated with the city;this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:a)an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months;or b)an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six(6)months Yes
• Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six(6)months: Yes
•Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: North Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Real Estate Law, Land Use and Zoning,Real Estate Development
•Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No
Please list your preferences in order of ranking[1]first choice[2]second choice,and[3]third choice.Please note that only three(3)
choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office.(Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Choice 2: Convention Center Advisory Board
Choice 3: Police Citizens Relations Committee
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No if yes, please list the names of your children,their
ages,and which programs. List below:
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently have a violation(s)of City of Miami Beach codes: No If yes,please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No If yes, please explain in detail:
•Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No If yes,which board?
•What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in,which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
1808 71st St Miami Beach, FL 33141
• I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: Male
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/Latino? Mark the "No"box if not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino. Yes
Physically Challenged: No
NOTE: If appointed,you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members.
These laws include,but are not limited to,the following:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel(Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office(Miami
Beach Code section 2-26).
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
(re:CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition,during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties(CFR 570.611).
Upon request,copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
N hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received,read and will abide by Chapter 2,Article
VII—of the City Code"Standards of Conduct for City Officers,Employees and Agency Members."
I Lawrence Raab agreed to the following terms on 9/29/2014 4:21:56 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Lawrence Allen Raab
1808 71"Street Miami Beach,FL,33141 -305-962-5072 -Law.Raab @gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Miami School of Law,Miami,FL Expected 2015
LL.M. Real Property Development
Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse,NY May 2014
Juris Doctor Candidate: Cum Laude
Academic Honors: Chancellor Scholar(Highest Academic Scholarship),
Alfred Wohl Memorial Scholarship Fund Recipient 2011 &2012,
Dean's List,CALI Award Recipient,and SBA Organization
Award Recipient 2012&2013.
Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse,NY May 2014
Masters in Public Administration: GPA 3.63
University of Florida,Gainesville,FL December 2009
Bachelor of Arts:Political Science and Anthropology:Overall GPA/Major GPA: 3.45/3.7
Academic Honors: Florida Blue Key, Student Government Director of
State and Local Affairs,Bright Future Merit Scholar,Kershner Scholar
PROFESSIONAL WORD EXPERIENCE
U.S.House of Representatives,Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Washington,D.C. Nov. 2010-July 2011
Military Legislative Assistant/Legislative Correspondent: Liaison to district military
installations,wrote floor speeches,drafted press releases, and handled related special
projects while tracking legislation in the areas of Government Oversight,Defense,
Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs,Housing,and Education.
INTERNSHIP AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
U.S.Coast Guard First District,Staff Judge Advocate,Boston,MA May 2013-Aug. 2013
Legal Clerk: Worked under attorney supervision in virtually every practice area of
U.S.C.G. JAG. Supported attorneys in drafting government motions and responses,
assisted in the criminal prosecution of Coast Guard members under the Uniform Code
of Military Justice,provided litigation support to U.S. Attorney Offices in prosecution
of criminal cases,and drafted MOU's for base leases and military housing.
U.S.Treasury,Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Washington,D.C. June 2012-July 2012
Reizulatory Policy and Programs Division Intern: Finalized and organized regulations,
regulatory rulings, and interpretive guidelines relating to financial crimes in order to
comply with the Bank Secrecy Act.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Temple Solel,Early Childhood Education Center,Hollywood, FL June 2005-Dec.2008
Student Volunteer: Volunteered over 750 hours as a camp counselor at my local synagogue to help improve the
social and cognitive skills of children between the ages of four to six years of age.
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