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As a result, the Selection Committee recommended two (2) applicants for the Teen Poet Laureate positions, but did not select an Adult Poet Laureate due to the low number of applicants. Instead, the Selection Committee recommended the application process remain open until other applications for the Adult Poet Laureate position were received. In March 2013, another application for the Adult Poet Laureate position was received from Sandra Harrison Kay and staff forwarded the application to the Selection Committee for their review and consideration. Sandra Harrison Kay is a Pleasanton resident and published poet. She is a freelance, indie poet and has participated as a workshop designer/teacher in the Pleasanton Poetry, Prose and Arts Festival; California Writers of Northern California, 4th Street Saturday Salons and as a candidate member of Pen Women. After interviewing Ms. Kay, the Selection Committee felt her energy, experience and type of poetry would be a strong addition to the Poet Laureate community. The committee was intrigued by Ms. Harrison Kay's ideas on programs she would offer if appointed as the Poet Laureate. One of the committee members commented that they felt Ms. Harrison Kay would be a strong Poet Laureate because she was "a self starter and always looking for new workshop ideas." Finally, the committee overwhelming felt that Ms. Harrison Kay would be a wonderful mentor to the two current Teen Poet Laureates. Based on the review of the applicant's packet and the interview held on March 27, 2013, the Selection Committee forwarded their recommendation to appoint Sandra Harrison Kay to the City Poet Laureate position for two years. At its April 8, 2(113 meeting, the Civic Arts Commission approved the appointment of Sandra Harrison Kay to the position of City Poet Laureate and requested that staff forward the item to the City Council for their review and consideration. Submitted by: Approv by: Susan Andrade-Wax Nelson Fialho Community Services Director City Manager Attachments: 1. Sandra Harrison Kay Poet Laureate Application Packet Page 3 of 3