Westlake South NC – 2023  Open Board Seats and Candidate Statements
Board
Position		 # OF
SEATS		 ELECTED OR
APPOINTED		 QUALIFICATION TO
RUN FOR THE SEAT		 QUALIFICATION TO
VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Resident
Term: 2 years		 2 Elected Stakeholders eighteen (18) years of age or older who are owners or renters of residential property within the Council boundaries and who reside in the residential property on a full-time basis. Stakeholders 16 years of age and above who live, work, or own property in the neighborhood.

Eduardo Aguirre – (Certified)

“Hola mi nombre es :Eduardo Aguirre, desde el ańo 2017 , he sido miembro de el board de vecinos Westlake south (WSNC) .
Desde el principio, nos hemos dado a la tarea de servir y buscar mejorar las condiciones de vida de nuestros vecinos , promoviendo y facilitando recursos para ellos.

Kimberly Martinez – (Certified)

“Hello everyone I’m here to assist and serve the community.
My goal is to respond to the needs of everyone residing in the Westlake South area and choose the best interests for everyone in it. “
Board
Position		 # OF
SEATS		 ELECTED OR
APPOINTED		 QUALIFICATION TO
RUN FOR THE SEAT		 QUALIFICATION TO
VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Business
Term: 2 years		 1 Elected Open to stakeholders eighteen (18) years of age or older who work or own a business or business property within the Council boundaries. Stakeholders 16 years of age and above who live, work, or own property in the neighborhood.
Board
Position		 # OF
SEATS		 ELECTED OR
APPOINTED		 QUALIFICATION TO
RUN FOR THE SEAT		 QUALIFICATION TO
VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Community-Based Organizations
Term: 2 years		 1 Elected Open to Stakeholders eighteen (18) years of age or older who participate in a religious institution, educational institution, community organization, non-profit organization, neighborhood association, school/parent group, faith based group, senior group, youth group, arts association, service organization, boys or girls club, cultural group, or environmental group within the Council boundaries. Stakeholders who are 16 years or older and live, work, own real property, or declare a stake in the neighborhood as a community interest stakeholder, defined as a person who participates in a non-profit organization that has continuously maintained a physical street address for not less than one year, and that performs ongoing and verifiable activities and operations that benefit the neighborhood.
Board
Position		 # OF
SEATS		 ELECTED OR
APPOINTED		 QUALIFICATION TO
RUN FOR THE SEAT		 QUALIFICATION TO
VOTE FOR THE SEAT
At-large
Term: 2 years		 4 Elected Stakeholders who are 18 years or older and live, work, own real property, or declare a stake in the neighborhood as a community interest stakeholder, defined as a person who participates in a non-profit organization that has continuously maintained a physical street address for not less than one year, and that performs ongoing and verifiable activities and operations that benefit the neighborhood. Stakeholders who are 16 years or older and live, work, own real property, or declare a stake in the neighborhood as a community interest stakeholder, defined as a person who participates in a non-profit organization that has continuously maintained a physical street address for not less than one year, and that performs ongoing and verifiable activities and operations that benefit the neighborhood.

Alexander Sarno – (Certified)

Dear Westlake South residents and Neighborhood Council,

My name is Alexander Sarno – people call me Alex – and I’m originally from St. Paul, Minnesota. I was raised by an American mother and a father who immigrated from Argentina.

I find immense joy actively participating in the communities in which I immerse myself; so, naturally, I’m interested in doing the same in the community in which I live. I’ve lived in Westlake South since June 2020, and I’ve enjoyed the diversity, walkability and activeness of our community. There are many beautiful aspects of our community; however, I have observed and found via research that our community suffers from economic hardships, safety issues, and a lack of sanitation. I believe that progress begins with an authentic and strong grassroots organization, which brings me to the Neighborhood Council. I’m confident that with knowledge of city resources, active engagement and operational transparency, we can progress as a community.

Thank you.

Yanet Martinez – (Certified)