Breaking News:

Eatonville Citizens Now Have a Choice for Treasurer
Mike Schaub Steps Up to the Plate as Write-In Candidate...

(photo by Bob Walter)

    October 11, 2007 - by Dixie A. Walter: Mike Schaub has announced he is running as a write-in candidate for the position of town treasurer. Until Schaub stepped up to the plate there was only one candidate, Meridith (Weilert) Wright. Wright is currently a member of the Eatonville town council. She was unopposed in that race.
       Schaub's qualifications are impressive. He is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration - Accounting/Finance with eight years experience in government operations - Department of Revenue. His resume includes: working with taxpayers; understanding tax structures; understands accounting of state taxes; over five years accounting experience - Department of Revenue and Office of Financial Management; knowledge of state accounting policies and experience working with the state auditor annual report. For his complete resume please see Mike Schaub Resume
       Schaub currently works at the Office of Financial Management in Olympia, as a financial consultant in the Statewide Accounting section. He said, "We are responsible for preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the State, set and maintain statewide accounting policies, review financial data of state agencies for accuracy, appropriateness and conformity with state statute and national standards for accounting and financial reporting and financial consulting services for state agencies." And jokes, "I know it's a mouthful."
       Schaub is a third generation graduate of Eatonville High School (EHS), class of 1986. He and his wife, Shari, have two kids. Josh is 18 and graduated from EHS last year. Kristin, 16 is a sophomore at EHS this year. While in high school Schaub played football and basketball four years and started in both sports his final three years.
       He is a lifetime resident of Eatonville, coached Eatonville girls AAU basketball team and is s Community Projects Volunteer.
       It is rare for Eatonville to have a write-in candidate and Schaub intends to campaign as if his name were on the ballot. If you wish to contact Mike Schaub his eddress is mikes@mashell.com and he is listed in the Eatonville phone book.

Meridith (Weilert) Wright...

(photo by Bob Walter)

     Wright is shown at a council meeting last summer. She lists her qualification for the position of town treasurer as; "two years at Brigham Young University; Pierce College; studying accounting and general studies; about five years experience in banking industry and college level accounting courses."
      She is the mother of four children, a 1988 graduated from Gig Harbor High School. Her eddress is ms@mswright.com
      Wright's council term was for two years and will be over January 1, 2008.

My View:

Finally Some Light at the End of the Tunnel
If Voters Want a Qualified Person to Handle Their Money...

by Dixie A. Walter
October 11, 2007

    I have not been reticent about my feeling regarding Meridith (Weilert) Wright's run for town treasurer. In June I wrote an opinion piece about the entire issue after present treasurer Melode Akervick chose not to run again. You may read the whole story here Town Treasurer Position
      In a nutshell - Wright as a councilmember voted, twice, to keep the treasurer's position separate from the town clerk's position. No one had filed for the office by the auditor's deadline. During a three-day period the auditor opened the position for filing again.
     Wright, during this time, once more voted to keep the salaried position (around $600) in the present form. Within about twenty-four hours Wright filed for the office. And, until yesterday, was, once more, running unopposed.
     Personally, I believe Mayor Tom Smallwood, who by many accounts knew Wright wanted the job, should have gone on record asking her to recuse herself from the vote. But that didn't happen.
     The recent state audit reports showed how badly the administration, and council, have mismanaged town funds. Millions of dollars in reserves are gone, and it will take an extraordinary amount of time to build those funds up again.
     After the audit reports were made public and during a council meeting, when this vitally important issue was being discussed, the mayor said he wanted to get the treasurer "more involved." At that time the treasurer was definitely going to be Wright, or so we all thought.
     At this point everyone knows about the pathetic condition of the town's finances, and everyone should take the treasurer's race exceptionally seriously.
     Look at the financial issues, look at the candidate's qualifications and experience. Then make your choice. Thanks to Mike Schaub, you now have a choice where you didn't two days ago.
     It's not difficult to write-in a name on the ballot the election board even supplies pens.

Eatonville Citizens Now Have a Choice for Treasurer
Mike Schaub Steps Up to the Plate as Write-In Candidate...

Mike Schaub at Eatonville High School Groundbreaking Ceremonies October 10, 2007. Photo by Bob Walter

Resume

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Accounting/Finance
8 Yrs. Governmental Operations experience – Department of Revenue

Working with taxpayers
Understand & interpret State Laws (RCW/WAC)
Understand Tax Structure
Worked with state agencies
Understands the accounting of state taxes
Good communication with all levels of staff
Provide authoritative information and guidance to taxpayers & staff
3 ½ years supervisory experience

Direct and lead staff of 10 employees

5+ yrs government accounting experience – Department of Revenue and Office of Financial Management.

Understand accounting transactions
Knowledge of state accounting policies
Review agency monthly financial data for accuracy, appropriateness and conformity with state statues and national standards for accounting and financial reporting
Consult with key management personnel regarding accounting, financial and management information
Interpretation of state laws, policies and procedures regarding accounting and financial reporting
Working with State Auditor’s Office on annual report
Provide policy direction including interpretation of state laws, policies and procedures regarding accounting and financial reporting
Participate in preparation of the State of Washington Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

VALUES

Desire to make community a better place
Skills to move the town forward
Desire to see town succeed
Make a difference
Add value to town government

COMMUNITY

Lifetime resident of Eatonville
3^rd generation graduate of Eatonville High School
1986 graduate of EHS
Coached Eatonville girls AAU Basketball team
Community projects volunteer


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	Breaking News: Eatonville Citizens Now Have a Choice for Treasurer Mike Schaub Steps Up to the Plate as Write-In Candidate... (photo by Bob Walter) October 11, 2007 - by Dixie A. Walter: Mike Schaub has announced he is running as a write-in candidate for the position of town treasurer. Until Schaub stepped up to the plate there was only one candidate, Meridith (Weilert) Wright. Wright is currently a member of the Eatonville town council. She was unopposed in that race. Schaub's qualifications are impressive. He is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration - Accounting/Finance with eight years experience in government operations - Department of Revenue. His resume includes: working with taxpayers; understanding tax structures; understands accounting of state taxes; over five years accounting experience - Department of Revenue and Office of Financial Management; knowledge of state accounting policies and experience working with the state auditor annual report. For his complete resume please see Mike Schaub Resume Schaub currently works at the Office of Financial Management in Olympia, as a financial consultant in the Statewide Accounting section. He said, "We are responsible for preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the State, set and maintain statewide accounting policies, review financial data of state agencies for accuracy, appropriateness and conformity with state statute and national standards for accounting and financial reporting and financial consulting services for state agencies." And jokes, "I know it's a mouthful." Schaub is a third generation graduate of Eatonville High School (EHS), class of 1986. He and his wife, Shari, have two kids. Josh is 18 and graduated from EHS last year. Kristin, 16 is a sophomore at EHS this year. While in high school Schaub played football and basketball four years and started in both sports his final three years. He is a lifetime resident of Eatonville, coached Eatonville girls AAU basketball team and is s Community Projects Volunteer. It is rare for Eatonville to have a write-in candidate and Schaub intends to campaign as if his name were on the ballot. If you wish to contact Mike Schaub his eddress is mikes@mashell.com and he is listed in the Eatonville phone book. Meridith (Weilert) Wright... (photo by Bob Walter) Wright is shown at a council meeting last summer. She lists her qualification for the position of town treasurer as; "two years at Brigham Young University; Pierce College; studying accounting and general studies; about five years experience in banking industry and college level accounting courses." She is the mother of four children, a 1988 graduated from Gig Harbor High School. Her eddress is ms@mswright.com Wright's council term was for two years and will be over January 1, 2008. My View: Finally Some Light at the End of the Tunnel If Voters Want a Qualified Person to Handle Their Money... by Dixie A. Walter October 11, 2007 I have not been reticent about my feeling regarding Meridith (Weilert) Wright's run for town treasurer. In June I wrote an opinion piece about the entire issue after present treasurer Melode Akervick chose not to run again. You may read the whole story here Town Treasurer Position In a nutshell - Wright as a councilmember voted, twice, to keep the treasurer's position separate from the town clerk's position. No one had filed for the office by the auditor's deadline. During a three-day period the auditor opened the position for filing again. Wright, during this time, once more voted to keep the salaried position (around $600) in the present form. Within about twenty-four hours Wright filed for the office. And, until yesterday, was, once more, running unopposed. Personally, I believe Mayor Tom Smallwood, who by many accounts knew Wright wanted the job, should have gone on record asking her to recuse herself from the vote. But that didn't happen. The recent state audit reports showed how badly the administration, and council, have mismanaged town funds. Millions of dollars in reserves are gone, and it will take an extraordinary amount of time to build those funds up again. After the audit reports were made public and during a council meeting, when this vitally important issue was being discussed, the mayor said he wanted to get the treasurer "more involved." At that time the treasurer was definitely going to be Wright, or so we all thought. At this point everyone knows about the pathetic condition of the town's finances, and everyone should take the treasurer's race exceptionally seriously. Look at the financial issues, look at the candidate's qualifications and experience. Then make your choice. Thanks to Mike Schaub, you now have a choice where you didn't two days ago. It's not difficult to write-in a name on the ballot the election board even supplies pens. Eatonville Citizens Now Have a Choice for Treasurer Mike Schaub Steps Up to the Plate as Write-In Candidate... Mike Schaub at Eatonville High School Groundbreaking Ceremonies October 10, 2007. Photo by Bob Walter Resume *EXPERIENCE* Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Accounting/Finance 8 Yrs. Governmental Operations experience – Department of Revenue Working with taxpayers Understand & interpret State Laws (RCW/WAC) Understand Tax Structure Worked with state agencies Understands the accounting of state taxes Good communication with all levels of staff Provide authoritative information and guidance to taxpayers & staff 3 ½ years supervisory experience Direct and lead staff of 10 employees 5+ yrs government accounting experience – Department of Revenue and Office of Financial Management. Understand accounting transactions Knowledge of state accounting policies Review agency monthly financial data for accuracy, appropriateness and conformity with state statues and national standards for accounting and financial reporting Consult with key management personnel regarding accounting, financial and management information Interpretation of state laws, policies and procedures regarding accounting and financial reporting Working with State Auditor’s Office on annual report Provide policy direction including interpretation of state laws, policies and procedures regarding accounting and financial reporting Participate in preparation of the State of Washington Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) *VALUES* Desire to make community a better place Skills to move the town forward Desire to see town succeed Make a difference Add value to town government *COMMUNITY* Lifetime resident of Eatonville 3^rd generation graduate of Eatonville High School 1986 graduate of EHS Coached Eatonville girls AAU Basketball team Community projects volunteer Back to Top Back to Front Page





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