Julie O'Connell

140 Gregory Avenue

Evanston, WY  82930

Appointment and Term
Appointment on July 21, 2015

Term expires January 2020

Personal Statement
When I was first asked to serve on this board I wondered, why me?  I was a new mom and had just put my teaching career on hold to raise a family.  What did I have to give the Urban Renewal Agency?  Well, I gladly accepted my appointment and reminded myself that I do have a lot to offer.  I am an Evanston native and I am invested in this community with endless hours of volunteer work and monetary donations.  I care about Evanston and its future.  I want this community to prosper and I want my children to be proud of their hometown and to believe in giving back to meaningful organizations.  I believe in downtown preservation and revitalization and the National Main Street Approach.  The City of Evanston has a rich history and a brilliant future.  I simply want to help preserve and promote.

Volunteer Efforts
Renewal Ball, volunteer 2006-2018

Renewal Ball, chair 2016

Brew Fest 2016-2018

Education & Training
Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration, Finance, Seattle University, May 2002

Teacher Certification, University of Washington, Bothell, May 2006

Jon Schallert Workshop, Transform Your Business into a Consumer Destination, April 2018

TIPS Training, May 2018