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Kate Anderson Foley Interview Ms. Foley delivered an opening statement in which she discussed her time in Chicago and her decision to return to the region in 2017. She described that she was drawn to Lakewood for its vibrancy, sidewalks, and all that the city has to offer. She expressed a desire to give back to the community and the ways in which she has gotten involved. She discussed her previous role as the leader of the Student Services Department with Lakewood City Schools and how this informs her understanding of Lakewood families and neighborhoods. She discussed her vision for a Ward 4 Councilmember. In response to a question, Ms. Foley discussed her children's book Ida Finds Her Voice. She stated that she wrote it as a way to promote conversations on substantive topics for kids, schools, and families. In response to a question, Ms. Foley described her work style as a systems thinker, whereby she can look at a topic discretely and then see a web of interconnections. She described how she put this to use as a member of the City's Resiliency Task Force. Additionally, she discussed her vision for the downtown development, stating that it ought to honor the past while also pivoting toward a new opportunity. She shared her vision for a development that is sustainable, has high quality community space, and that can attract resilient businesses to stay. She mentioned that she has gotten involved with the progress of the Studio W. 117 'redevelopment and pointed out that the Ward 4 representative has the unique responsibility of partnering with Cleveland. In response to a question, Ms. Foley explained that her experience working in Lakewood City Schools has provided her excellent training in order to equitably represent the ward. She described how when serving the school community she would put together a tapestry of faith based, social services and cultural organizations to assist those in need and how she would do the same to serve the Ward 4 residents. In response to a question, Ms. Foley proposed solutions to crime and perceived crime in the ward. She recommended making the ward officer more visible, investing in businesses, and holding absentee landlords accountable. In response to a question, Ms. Foley stated her intention to run for the Ward 4 seat. She spoke about how she has handled public scrutiny in the past, which she described as part of the life of a public servant. Mark Schneider Interview Mr. Schneider gave an opening statement highlighting the diversity, variety of resources, and welcoming nature of Ward 4. He detailed his 20-year career in public service, noting his experience as a prosecuting attorney and current position as Law Director of Parma Heights. Councilmember Bullock asked Mr. Schneider what he would like to see come out of the Lakewood Hospital redevelopment project. Mr. Schneider noted his ability to work 4