Susan Askew Application PackageCI MAMBEACH
NAME: Askew
Last Name
Susan
First Name
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 11 Island Ave, #611 Miami Beach FL 33139
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE:
Home
Business Name: RE:MiamiBeach
susanwaskew@gmail.com
Work Email Address
Position: Editor/Writer
Address: 11 Island Ave, #611 Miami Beach FL 33139
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: Middle Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Long-time technology entrepreneur
• 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 Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1: Miami Beach Commission For Women
Choice 2: Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority
Choice 3: Sustainability Committee
• Board members are required to file Form 1 — "Statement of Financial Interest" with the State.
If you seek appointment to a professional seat (e.g., lawyer, architect, etc.) on the Board of Adjustment, Design Review
Board, Historic Preservation Board or Planning Board, attach a copy of your currently -effectively license, and furnish the
following information:
Type of Professional License License Number
License Issuance Date License Expiration Date
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
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
If yes, please explain in detail:
If yes, please explain in detail:
If yes, which board?
• I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Gender: none
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.
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. none
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. No
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.
"I 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."
1 Susan Askew agreed to the following terms on 3/15/2018 6:35:34 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk
Control No. Date
Susan Askew
11 Island Ave, #611
Miami Beach, FL 33139
703-966-6058
Susan Askew is the Founder/Editor of RE:MiamiBeach, a Beach -only focused blog and weekly
newsletter. Recognizing the gap in local community content, Susan created her blog to exchange
information early in the various processes to encourage participation and collaborative dialogue.
She is also a Co -Founder of GenderAvenger, an online, non-profit organization whose mission is
to ensure women's voices are always part of the public dialogue.
An early adopter of the internet, Susan founded womenCONNECT.com, one of the first web
portals for women in business. Previously, she was a member of the "old" media as an
anchor/reporter in local radio and television.
RE:MiamiBeach, Founder/Editor (2016 — Present)
Miami Beach -focused local newsletter and blog
Our mission: to exchange information early in the processes so that all voices can be heard.
Our goal: to create a collaborative dialogue among the City, residents, and business community.
(www. remiamibeach. com)
GenderAvenger, Co -Founder (2014 — Present)
GenderAvenger is an online, non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure women's voices
are always part of the public dialogue. (www.genderavenger.com)
Reanimar LLC, Managing Director (2014 — Present)
Company renovates older properties
George Mason University (2009 — 2013)
Student, Latin American Finance, BIS Degree
Business Consultant (2007 — 2009)
Clients included established and start-up businesses and non-profit organizations seeking to
launch new products, expand their customer base and/or strengthen brand loyalty.
Backfence, Founder/CEO (2004 — 2007)
Backfence was an innovator in building online hyperlocal community sites in which the users
generated the majority of the content.
NPD Group, Vice President, Software and Games (2002 — 2004)
The NPD Group is a leading global market information company that manufacturers, retailers,
distributors, and financial analysts turn to for essential information about product movement and
consumer behavior.
StreamingText, CEO (2000 — 2001)
With its proprietary processes and technology, StreamingText creates digital text from live or delayed
video/audio and streams it via the Internet. Market focus is on the Financial Services industry.
womenCONNECT.com, Founder/CEO (1992 — 2000)
WomenCONNECT.com was the leading Internet portal for professional women and women business
owners.
Women Executives in State Government, Executive Director (1990 — 1992)
WESG is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit membership organization providing leadership education
to top female state government officials.
Current Leadership Roles:
Board member/Treasurer, GenderAvenger
Board member, Belle Isle Residents Association
Board member/Secretary, Costa Brava Condominium Association
Co -Chair, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Council
Member, Pillar Board, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Graduate, City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy, Spring 2017