https://www.lisaforavondale.com/events daily 0.75 2021-09-24 https://www.lisaforavondale.com/events/meet-and-greet-1 monthly 0.5 2021-09-01 https://www.lisaforavondale.com/home daily 1.0 2021-09-24 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60f19c4499fcf51039b80df1/t/612c4998f4c26f42c25a452d/1630292388591/cropped+groundbreaking+IMG_0434.jpg Home Dedicated, responsive, strategically focused and proactive – with the time and experience to work effectively now. Check out my track record. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60f19c4499fcf51039b80df1/t/612c5531cf94384695b1b9b9/1630295355550/grown+kids+from+Word.jpg Home Along with my husband, I have experienced Avondale Estates in many stages of life: as a young homeowner, a parent of young and then growing children; and now, as an empty-nester. That experience helps me understand and serve the whole of the community. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60f19c4499fcf51039b80df1/t/612af5ed40a97c0174913b22/1630211924504/Meet%26Greet+graphic.jpg Home - Let’s meet up and chat. Please attend an event or email me at glpmshortell@comcast.net. Interested in attending a Meet & Greet event? https://www.lisaforavondale.com/why-vote-for-me daily 0.75 2021-09-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60f19c4499fcf51039b80df1/t/613f7de547a1c026e14b9631/1631551006256/Lisa+downtown+33.jpg Why Vote for Me? - My track record as your Commissioner: Initiatives that I identified as priorities four years ago that have been accomplished or progressed: Capital program with financial analysis of our needs, priorities, and capabilities Town Green construction (after long-term planning, finance, and design work) and progress on Commercial Site Adoption of a Downtown Street Grid Plan and beginning implementation (including street types and treatments) New Comprehensive Zoning Code Downtown parking lot (funded and planned by DDA) City-wide storm water infrastructure assessment and prioritization of projects; implementation of projects Adopted Downtown and Residential Tree Ordinance Historic Preservation Commission Guidelines update Continued key decisions on US278 Complete Street Project (construction to begin summer, 2022) Other projects that it has been my privilege to work on: Formation of Welcome Avondale Estates Committee Public Works building renovation and new equipment New Classification and Compensation Plan (raised entry level wages to nearly $15/hour) Support of police department state accreditation and audit (includes policy and procedure updates) and continuing discussions on next steps Comprehensive Plan update First general fund policy and communication policy Downtown Entertainment District _______ While I believe my decisions and contributions have been part of making these accomplishments happen, every one of them has been a team effort involving others — including city staff and fellow board members, the Downtown Development Authority, experts and consultants, and Avondale Estates citizens. The number and scope of these projects is a credit to teamwork and collaboration. I am happy to elaborate on my role in the above named and any other City projects. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60f19c4499fcf51039b80df1/t/612db4312eb5d632e4ecaeff/1630385251871/IMG-0381.JPG Why Vote for Me? My husband and I have lived in Avondale Estates for 31 years. We bought our home here as a young newly married couple, raised our children here, and are now empty nesters. I have experienced Avondale at virtually all homeowning ages and stages, so I am sensitive to what nurtures our sense of community at every stage of life. As someone with a science background, I value thorough research and informed, evidence-based decision making. That said, I believe that the intangibles can matter as much as data and dollars when considering some issues. Maintaining quality of life for residents is important. Preserving and growing — beyond our traditional single-family residential district — our distinct identity and character is important. https://www.lisaforavondale.com/priorities daily 0.75 2021-09-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60f19c4499fcf51039b80df1/t/613f7c60330b751a09222798/1631550692374/porch+presentation2_2290.jpg Priorities - My priorities: • Transforming and revitalizing our downtown • Addressing storm water issues throughout the city, both residential and downtown • Continuing to review and upgrade city policies (including policing, communication and environmental policies) • Finding opportunities to show the broader community that the past does not define what Avondale Estates is today • Renovating historic greenspaces and lake • Exploring traffic calming solutions for residential streets https://www.lisaforavondale.com/about daily 0.75 2021-09-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60f19c4499fcf51039b80df1/t/613f7721bd56472c43b2b029/1631549260741/Shortell+kids.png About - Perspective My husband and I have lived in Avondale Estates for 31 years. We bought our home here as a young newly married couple, raised our children here, and are now empty nesters. I have experienced Avondale at virtually all home-owning ages and stages, so I am sensitive to what nurtures our sense of community at every stage of life. As someone with a science background, I value thorough research and informed, evidence-based decision making. That said, I believe that the intangibles can matter as much as data and dollars when considering some issues. Maintaining quality of life for residents is important. Preserving and growing — beyond our traditional single-family residential district — our distinct identity and character is important. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60f19c4499fcf51039b80df1/t/612edc0b457c67025782f1d7/1630460946325/IMG_2551.jpg About - Avondale, Leadership, Volunteer Activities In Avondale • Married to Greg Shortell • Avondale Estates resident for 31 years – 3 Fairfield Plaza (7 years), 6 Clarendon Place (24 years) • Two children born, raised, and launched from AE • Longtime AE pool and tennis team member • ASTC swim team coordinator • Longtime community club member • Garden participant on two AE Garden Tours • Co-founder and member of Avondale Book Club (ABC) • Avondale Ad-Hoc Halloween Committee, 2008 • Volunteer tutor at International Community School and AES (Path to Shine) • Participant in Downtown Master Plan study and workshops, “Build an Intersection” Day, and zoning code audit stakeholder meeting • Avondale Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee, 2015 and 2021 • Co-founder and core committee member responsible for communications, Second Century Avondale, a citizen interest group promoting a bike- and pedestrian-friendly downtown reflecting Avondale’s unique character and identity Outside of Avondale • Science teacher, Paideia School • Substitute and assistant upper elementary teacher, Arbor Montessori School • Tutor • Board member, Arbor Montessori Board of Trustees • Chair and representative, Arbor Montessori Parent Involvement Committee • Coordinator, Arbor Montessori Garden Partners • Chair, Paideia School Fall Barbeque and Square Dance • Chair, Paideia Auction Parent and Alumni Donations https://www.lisaforavondale.com/donate daily 0.75 2021-09-06