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Edmonds Waterfront Center names Sheila Tallman executive director; city council hears presentation
Summary
The Mountlake Terrace council heard from Sheila Tallman, the newly introduced executive director of the Edmonds Waterfront Center/Mountlake Terrace Seniors, who outlined plans to expand intergenerational programming and community partnerships.
The council received a briefing on the Edmonds Waterfront Center and Mountlake Terrace Seniors during the April 10 meeting. Daniel (surname not provided) introduced Sheila Tallman as the center's new executive director and praised her nonprofit leadership and community focus.
"I'm really, really thrilled to be here and to be part of this community," Tallman said, describing a background in youth development and aging services and outlining an interest in making the Lake Ballinger Center an intergenerational hub. Tallman said she has met with city staff and board members and invited council and residents to visit the center for lunches, activities and volunteer opportunities.
The presentation noted Tabitha Shoemaker as the board president and said the center seeks additional board members. Tallman emphasized local collaboration and said she is "ready to roll up my sleeves" to expand programming for seniors and multigenerational activities.
No formal council action was taken; the briefing was informational and highlighted ongoing partnership between the center and the city.
