Ti33Q& r] Breems, Nano)f (OSS) Cc: Sent: Wednesday, June 12, :20 PM Tot Fraser, Beth (OSS) Subject: FW: Appointment

Transcription

1 Breems, Nano)f (OSS) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Importance: Fraser, Beth (OSS) Wednesday, June 12, :25 PM Breams, Nancy (OSS); Hubinger, Greg FW: Appointment Appointment Electronic Roster Task Force School Board. High FYI Here is the appointment from the MN School Boards Association for the Electro From: Greg Abbott Sent: Wednesday, June 12, :20 PM Tot Fraser, Beth (OSS) Subject: FW: Appointment Importance: High h, have appointed Grace Wachlarowicz as our representative for the Electronic Roster Task F ase send both Grace and myself a meeting schedule and any minutes. Thank you. Greg Abbott MSBA Director of Communications 1900 W. Jefferson Ave. St. Peter, MN Phone: Cell: FAX: The contents of this and any attachments are provided forinformational use only and are not to be construed as legal advice. If you need legal advice, consult your attorney. From: Wachlarowicz, Grace L Imailto:Grace.Wachlarowiczlminneaoolismn.aov1 Sent: Monday, June 10, :20 PM To: Greg Abbott Cc: Wachlarowicz, Grace L Subject: Appointment Importance: High Greg, I revised my cover letter so it properly reflects my application to the MN School Boards Association. Grace Wachlarowicz, Assistant City Clerk, City of Minneapolis-City of Lakes City Council & Clerk Department 350 South 5'" Street Room 18 Minneapolis MN Rrace.wachlarowicz@minneaoolismn.aov Ti33Q& r]

2 Minneapolis City oflokes Elections entt Voter services 350 South 5th Street - Aoom 16 Minneapolis, MN ONce Fax 612< Mr. Greg Abbott Minnesota School Boards Association 1900 W. Jefferson Ave. St. Peter MN Dear Mr. Abbott: June 5, 2013 Sent via gabbottmnmsba.org Please accept this application for appointment to the Electronic Roster Task Force. I am the Assistant City Clerk, Director of Elections and Voter Services for the City of Minneapolis. I am also the chief election official for Special School District ¹01, Minneapolis Public Schools. Consideration of electronic rosters is embraced and fully supported by the City. As the third largest jurisdiction, following counties Hennepin and Ramsey, the City of Minneapolis will provide valuable insight and knowledge of enhancing the voter experience while maintaining the integrity of the election as an accurate, transparent and secure process. Implementation of such an endeavor is vital for our large, diverse population and it will only enhance and strengthen the application of electronic rosters statewide. My knowledge and expertise in elections and driver's license laws and procedures will benefit the Electronic Roster Task Force. As you can see from my attached resume, I have extensive experience in elections and with Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) in applying new laws, policies, procedures, and programs. I participated in numerous pilots for DVS to identify shortcomings and benefits prior to roll out and provide best practices for the end user. My strengths indude relationship building skills and strong liaison ability. My comprehensive perspective enables me to bridge the vision or goal at the policy making level, engage stakeholders in the implementation, and deliver positive results for the end user. caarl~ oral eswfseo Affirmative Action Employer Regarding elections, I represent the municipality'0 perspective in the Secretary of State's Election Work Group on Equipment/Equipment Reporting System (ERS). Previously I represented the City of White Bear Lake and continue to participate on behalf of the City of Minneapolis. As the first municipal election official to administer the election process for a school district, I advocated for consideration and reform relative to school district elections. I administered the elections - since 1997-for White Bear Areas Schools ¹624; encompassing three counties and ten local jurisdictions. I can assure you that I have the ability to represent the school board's perspective as well as advocate for options that will benefit all jurisdictions. Within this Work Group Equipment/ERS I was a member of the EPollbook subgroup. This subgroup reviewed the 2009 City of Minnetonka Poll Book i

3 Pilot Project report to identify and recommend potential revisions to Statute and Rule needed to implement poll book technology in the election process for the State of Minnesota. I also participated in piloting the AB module (SVRS) for municipalities. I am also an active member of the LMC Election Task Force. Furthermore, I have worked with and professionally know the Secretary of State's Election Division staff, municipal election officials and county election officials (both metro and outstate). If additional information or input is needed, I have access to multiple contacts throughout the state. Relative to DVS, I was an active member for the Minnesota Deputy Registrars Association (MDRA) as Board Member, President and Advisory Board Member. Through participation of multiple MDRA/DVS committees I gained the reputation of representing all deputies throughout statemetro and outstate-on behalf of MDRA. I also have a strong professional relationship with DVS Director Pat McCormack and Driver Services Program Director Joan Kopcinski. Finally, I have interacted with many legislators to educate them with accurate, objective information as well as testified in committee hearings. Thank you for your consideration of appointment to the Electronic Roster Task Force. I look forward to the opportunity to participate in facilitating the voting process efficiently and effectively. Assistant City Clerk, Director of Elections and Voter Services City of Minneapolis Enc. Resume Letters of Recommendation

4 Assistant GRACE WACHLAROWICZ City Clerk Director of Elections and Voter Services City of Minneapolis 350 S. Fifth St. Room 18 Minneapolis MN grace.wachlarowiczgaminneapolismn.gov CAREER PROFILE Expertise in implementing new processes and systems: piloting programs, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and developing business practices for the end user within the established business requirements. Communicate and collaborate with legislators, federal, state, county and city personnel, private companies, vendors, coworkers and employees. Reputation as a knowledge resource with strong work ethic Effective application of statutes, mandates, and procedures. Skills: ~ Productivity / work flow optimization ~ Exemplary customer service ~ New program/ system implementation ~ Committee leadership ~ Program management and oversight ~ Best practices / Kaizen event ~ Pilot program set up and roll outs ~ Written documentation and reporting WORK EXPERIENCE Assistant City Clerk, Director of Elections and Voter Services City of Minneapolis MN May Present Establish overall direction and objectives of the division. Implement and evaluate strategies, policy guidelines, goals, and performance measures. Direct, manage, coordinate, plan and conduct city, school district, state and federal elections. Engage Voter Outreach: Develop and implement strategies to inform citizens of the election process to encourage voter registration and participation in elections. Create, improve, and maintain standard operating procedures and training development relevant to election laws, regulations and policies. Supervisor of Licensing and Elections City of White Bear Lake MN September 1993-April 2012 Administer local, state and federal elections for the city and White Bear Lake Area Schools Provide planning, oversight and administration of licensing services of the city and deputy registrar functions (aka DMV or license bureau). MEMBERSHIPS Member of Secretary of State work group for election equipment National Association of Election Officials and computer programming. Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA); certiffcation completion in 2014 League of Minnesota Cities, Election Committee. MN Clerks and Finance Officers Association (MCFOA) Performance Excellence Network (PEN) formally known as MN Council for Quality Former Board Member of Minnesota Deputy Registrar Association. EDUCATION COLLEGE OF ST. THOMAS - St. Paul, Minnesota BA Business Administration, emphasis in Management, Graduated Cum Laude.

5 May 31, 2013 Selection Committee Electronic Roster Pilot Project Dear Selecdon Committee: it is my pleasure to write this letter on behalf of a respected colleague, Grace Wachlarowicz, recommend her for appointment to the Electronic Roster Pilot Project created by the recently enacted HF 894 Elections Omnibus Bill. I have known Ms. Wachlarowicz professionally for 11years. I have worked with her In my capacities as election administrator in Ramsey County from , election administrator in the Offic of the Secretary of State from and as Manager of Elections and Vital Statistics for Dakota County from 2012 to the present. During this time Ms. Wachlarowlcz has also been a member of the Office of the Secretary of State's Election Reporting System and Voting Equipment Workgroup, which I led while worldng for that office. This group is comprised of representatives from the Office of the Secretary of State's Ofgce as well as county and municipal election officials that collaborated on topics related to voting equipment and election reporting. When the group was established in 2007, we speciflcagy sought out Ms. Wachlarowicz for her experience related to municipal election administration. Ms. Wachlarowicz was an active member of the group, participating in a number of projects that are germane to the upcoming Electronic Roster Pilot Project. These include a review of Minnesota Statutes and Rules that would have an effect on the use of these devices, how such systems would interface with the state voter registration system and demonstrations provided by electronic pollbook vendors. Her knowledge of municipal election administration was invaluable. I am certain that Ms, Wachlarowicz questions, please feel free to contact me. would be an asset to this pilot project. If you have any follow up to

6 MDRA M000 laxest Minnesota Deputy Registrar's Association May 31,2013 Letter of Recommendatlon: This letter Is to recommend the appointment of Grace L Wachlarowicz to the newly created Voter ID PollBook Task Force. Grace was involved with the Minnesota Deputy Registrar's Association (MDRA) from She held the office of Treasurer and President as well as being actively involved with numerous committees. She served on our Advisory Committee and participated on the Technology: MDRA/DVS Tech and Training committees. The MDRA/DVS Tech Committee in particular is a liaison group that meets with representatives of Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) on regular basis. This committee provides the opportunity for regular and improved communications with DVS. It allows for direct access to present questions, discuss issues and explore solutions, provide input to DVS regarding changes, as well as increasing our opportunity to be involved establishing and incorporating improvements in the computer systems and procedures that impact the daily operation of ag Deputy Registrar ofhces. Grace volunteered over the years to participate in many computer program pilot projects with Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) in coordination with the MDRA. She was a strong advocate for the wide variety of large, small, public, and private ofnces that the MDRA represents and always supported the path that was in the best interest of ag office types. Grace is a well-known competent Individual that DVS came to rely on for piloting projects because of her diligent and extensive documentation of processes. MDRA was proud to have Grace represent us in those endeavors. It is without hesitation that I recommend Grace L Wachlarowk2 to be appointed to the Voter ID Pollsook Task Force. Sincerely, Christina Gaplnskl MDRA President 32IHi christina.eaoinskisaco.steams.mn.us MDRA is a statewide membership organization promoting common interests of deputy registrars in providing professional licensing service to the public and liaison to the State.