DAVID CANTERMAN
In 2014 my wife Laurie and I bought our home in Scenic Estates. Since then, I have enjoyed volunteering for various associations and organizations on the island. I became a member of LISE’s Board of Directors in 2022. I have decided to run again for a position on the board.
When I became chairman of LISE’s Operations Committee in 2023, our committee was tasked with bringing LISE’s delinquent property accounts current. We continue to monitor these accounts closely. When members experience financial hardship, we work with them to establish payment plans that can help them avoid property liens and the additional costs associated with them.
LISE is entering a critical period in three main areas: water, facilities, and homeowner properties. A new water treatment plant is currently on the horizon, and I believe my contracting experience will be valuable during the bidding process and the selection of a contractor to build the facility.
I believe that through my experience, skills and knowledge, I can continue to make a valuable contribution to the LISE Board of Directors. Please vote for me.
JIM COATS
My name is Jim Coats, and I am running for re-election to the Scenic Estates Board of Directors. I have served on the board for the past six years, and it has been an exhilarating, gratifying experience. I have had the honor of serving as its president for the past three years. Every year has brought its own challenges, and we, as a board, have done our best to protect the special nature of our neighborhood and secure a successful future for its members. We have completed the pre-construction phase of our new water plant and are currently working on the next steps toward installation and completion. I would like to be part of this continuum and continue lending a hand as we solidify the next fifty years of clean water. Scenic Estates is my home. That’s it. My wife Kathie and I are here for the long haul. We live in a very special place, and I will do my best to protect and preserve this sanctuary that we enjoy.
Briefly, my background is primarily in advanced secondary education, first as a classroom teacher and later as an administrator. I enjoy working and collaborating with people. Most importantly, I love Lummi Island, and our eclectic neighborhood especially.
LOREN CONROY
Hello Scenic Estates neighbors! My name is Loren Conroy and I am running for reelection to the LISE board. I have served on this board for the last two years, occupying the role of treasurer. Last year, when a vacancy presented itself, I also stepped up to fill the position of Firewise Coordinator to help ensure we maintain our status as a Firewise community. Shortly after moving to Lummi Island in 2020, I volunteered for the fire department and served as a Firefighter/EMT for about 4 years before stepping down to serve the community in other capacities. I work full time on the island, and my husband Nick still serves on the fire department along with working at Scenic Estates. We are currently in the process of building our forever home here.
Over the past two years I have drawn on my prior experience as a Logistics Manager for a small biodiesel company to inform my understanding of how our water treatment plant operates and to help navigate the unique needs, regulatory challenges, and funding issues that it faces. The project of replacing our water treatment plant in accordance with DOH requirements still looms large and I am committed to continuing to move this project forward to ensure that our drinking water is safe and available for many years to come. I appreciate your consideration and, if elected, look forward to continuing to collaborate with the other members of the board to address the unique challenges facing our beautiful island community.
