Jeannie F. Simmonds
Education:
Northern Illinois University, B.A., English
Utah State University, second Bachelor's equivalent, Accounting
Work Experience:
2000 to the present
University Advancement at Utah State University
- Director of Planned and Estate Gifts
- Comprehensive Campaign Manager
- Director of the Annual Fund
- Special Projects and Regional Major Gift Officer
1993-2000
Enterprise Manager for Information Learning Resources
Prior to 1993
Development Director for University Libraries
State Documents Librarian and University Archivist, Utah State University
Why am I a candidate for Logan City Council?
As a resident of Logan's historic downtown neighborhood and current member of the Logan City
Planning Commission, I see the challenges presented by a growing population, burgeoning traffic
and an economic recession. My choice to run for city council embraces those challenges while
remembering the health and vitality of the city. We will grow, but we also need to remember the
infrastructure that has to be present to fuel and sustain that growth while maintaining the
quality of life for all of our residents.
I have worked at Utah State University for 37 years: in special collections and archives, as a business manager and, currently, as the manager of the comprehensive campaign for Utah State University and as the Director of Planned and Estate Gifts. Each of these positions has given me a respect and love for the history of this valley and those who call it home.
For the past four years, I have served on the Logan City Planning Commission. I have chaired that group for the past two. Prior to that, I was a member of the historic preservation board. I have served on the Eccles Ice Arena Board and currently serve on the Board for CAPSA. Additionally, I teach skiing at Beaver Mountain and serve on several Planned Giving groups statewide.
My election to the Logan City Council would bring additional balance to the council. I have no personal agenda. My agenda as a City Council representative would be to continue seeking balanced solutions to the challenges of growth and change while maintaining a sound fiscal base.
I would be honored to serve the citizens of Logan as a member of the Municipal Council.
