MELANIE GRASSI
Running for University Place
City Council Position 7
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Melanie
“My personal mission is to serve every citizen of University Place from every generation with excellence. Bringing my unique understanding of our past, with a fresh vision for our City’s future”
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“Local business owner, Pastor, Executive Director, & Widowed mother.”
In addition to serving the community through running a local food pantry, planning and executing outreach programs for local young families, Grassi served as a Prop 1 campaign volunteer to increase public safety in University Place. Melanie also serves on the board for Elements of Education for SOTA, SAMI and IDEA Schools. as well as a former board member at Associated Ministries and former committee member of the University Place Daffodil Float parade.
Throughout the Covid Pandemic Melanie worked in conjunction with the Public Safety department to oversee the distribution of 1200 food boxes every week to residents of University Place in partnership with the USDA farmers to families program.
By volunteering her time for organizations such as, Tacoma Rescue Mission Family Shelter, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Birthday Dreams Organization, University Place Festival, Duck Days, and Treasures in the Park, Bloodworks Northwest mobile blood bank, Chambers Bay US Open volunteer committee, service is at the core of everything she does.
2015 U.S. Open - Chambers Bay
“Continuing her Father’s legacy”
“Watching my dad as Mayor and University Place’s longest serving councilman for most of my life has given me a true respect and knowledge of University Place’s history, as well as a fresh vision for the future,” states Grassi. “In addition to increasing public safety, my desires for this city include creating new pathways for easier economic development, as well as continuing to enhance the sense of community in University Place. With the recent passing of my father, as well as the passing of my husband in January of 2022, I see and understand the needs of this community and want to continue this legacy for my children’s future.”
