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City of Meridian
33 East Idaho Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
October 8, 2004
VIA FACSIMILE
208-888-4218
Dear Mayor de Weerd and City Council Members,
It is my honor to submit my name for consideration of the vacant position of the
Meridian City Council. As a resident of Meridian, I have been eager to commit of
myself to a role of public service. I believe this opportunity provides just that role
where I can be of benefit to the city and the community which my family and' so
proudly live.
My diverse background in community service, outreach and government policy, ,
believe, can bring a unique and valuable resource to the City of Meridian and the
City Council. My work as a policy and regional director with United States
Senator Mike Crapo has given me the experience of working with communities
and a myriad of issues. From federal funding, community development, political
consensus building to community events, these are all areas of which I have had
experience.
I truly believe that I represent a significant sector ofthe Meridian population. As
a young professional, with a family whom uses city services such as our library
and parks on a regular basis I understand the needs and challenges of city
government. Furthermore, as an experienced policy maker I understand what it
takes to build good government and policy that can build positive, healthy
communities.
Thank you, first and foremost, for your commitment to serve Meridian and
families such as mine, and you consideration toward my joining you in that
service. I welcome the opportunity to meet all of you and answer any more
questions that you may have of me in this process.
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Matthew Ellsworth
2744 Gemstone
Meridian, ID 82642
208-859-2599
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Matthew Ellsworth
An eighth generation dahoan, Matthew has committed his career to serving
communities all over Idaho. Educated at Albertson College of Idaho, he received
his Bachelors Degree in Politics and International Relations as well as minors in
Leadership and Classical History. While at college Matthew served as a multiple
term Senator and Vice President of the associated students. The Deans list and
a National Raking as a member of the debate team are some of his
accomplishments from his tenure at Albertson College. He now serves as a
member of the National Alumni Board of Directors.
Currently, Matthew is the Campaign Manager for the reelection campaign of
United States Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho. Previously, he worked for Senator
Crapo as a Regional Director in both The Southwest and the North Idaho districts
of Idaho over the past five years. In those roles, Matthew served as policy staff,
community outreach and political director. Beyond Senator Crapo, Matthew has
worked for the JR Simplot Complany, Idaho Association of Commerce and
Industry, Idaho State Legislature and numerous statewide and local campaigns.
Matthew currently lives in Meridian, Idaho with his wife Amy and their two
daughters Madison and Phoebe.
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2744 W Gemstone Drive
Meridian, JD 83642
208-859-2599
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Albertson College or Idaho (Caldwell, 10)
BA in Politics & International Relations
Minor in Leadership Studies
June 1999
Capital High School (Boise, 10)
May 1995, Graduate
RNC Campaign Management College (Washington DC)
April 2003, Graduate .
Leadership Idaho Agriculture (Idaho)
July 2002, Graduate
CRAPO FOR US SENATE (RE-ELECTION)
CamDaien Manager (Boise, 10)
CEO of a statewide campaign organization. Full statfmanagement, miliion plus dollar
budger management, fundraising, voter identification, media relalions and state/local
government relations.
October 2003 to present
WORK EXPERIENCE
US Senator Michael D. Crapo
Reeional Director (Coeur d'Alene, 10)
Constituent Services, Natural Resources, Community Relations, 5 County Region,
State Political Director
January 2002 to October 2003
Regional Director (Caldwell, 10)
Constituent Services, Casework, Community Relations, 6 County Region
July 1999 to January 2002
(Work hi.IIO/J' 10 /997 ovailable upon reque"I)
HOSORS & SERVtCE
Albertson College National Alumni Board
Idaho Young Republican Federation
Vice-Chainnan, Canyon County Republican Party
Chainnan, Caldwell Youth Leadership
Dean's List, Albertson College
Debate Team, All Conference Team
ACI College GOP, Chairman
Albertson College ASACI Vice-President
Lee Atwater Award for Republican Leadership
Leadership Boise Graduate
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