Community Council Board
Last Update: December 7, 2024
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The community council board consists of 12 members when all positions are filled. The community elects 8 members in even years, and the board will appoint 4 more to fill gaps in skills needed and/or sectors to be covered.
Board Positions are Available
The Vashon Community Council boasts many accomplishments. We’ve boosted quality of life on the island through steady cooperation with government and non-profit organizations. You and yours likely enjoy regular community-wide benefits in housing, transportation, safety, parks, library, garbage, fresh water and more that bear our touch.
We’re all-volunteer. We need help. Is it your turn to step up?
Can you keep a cool head through complex community issues? Listen fully and respectfully to varying priorities and points of view possibly different from your own? Do you love living on Vashon? Yes, yes and yes? Please consider bringing your intelligence and commitment to island wellbeing to round out our hard-working Board of Directors.
Whatever your age, 18-88+, a 2-year position on the Board of the Vashon-Maury Community Council (V-MCC) will inform and extend your reach on the island. If selected, you will learn a lot and play a key role in helping to address issues affecting this very special place.
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People are truly the strength and vision of this council. You all carry the torch to protect, advance and support this Island community. Please consider sharing your time and talent to ensure a stronger, more vibrant community council.
Here is a link to the Self-Nomination Form
​You can download a copy, fill it out, and send it back in to info@v-mcc.org.
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The Board meets the 1st Thursday of the month, beginning at 7:00 pm. If you would like to attend a board meeting, please see the info on the board meeting on the Events page.
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Interested ? Curious? Send an e-mail to info@v-mcc.org
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JESSICA ANAKAR
Board member, Corresponding Secretary
E-mail: info@v-mcc.org
Board Liaison, Equity, Social Justice and Inclusion Committee
I am a 4th generation islander and a mother of three school aged children. I deeply care about our community and our Island spirit.
My family has been in service to our island community for generations.
Ann Thorn
My name is Ann Thorn and I moved to the island 29 years ago with my husband and two young children. I have spent my career working in Resuscitation, developing defibrillators and AEDs (automatic external defibrillators). I was part of the startup that developed biphasic AEDs that allowed devices to be widespread and save anyone from cardiac arrest. Before retiring a year ago, I was an Engineering director of a tech startup focused on delivering telehealth to a consumer population.
I strive to be healthy and fit so that I can be my best self. I like to practice yoga, grow vegetables and flowers, play the piano, hike and swim. I’m a decisive person but know when to slow down to listen. Putting energy into relationships with friends and family is important to me , as is learning from my children, and being comfortable in uncomfortable situations. I love to remove obstacles so people can achieve their desired goal and work efficiently.
I live with my husband, two dogs and one cat.
Learn More about joining our board of directors
Would you like to learn more about serving on the board of the Community Council? Let's meet over coffee! Contact any of the board members by sending an e-mail to info@v-mcc.org