Merge pull request #6860 from coderanger/election-2022-update-09-05

🎨 Election update stuff

Author: k8s-ci-robot

elections/steering/2022/candidate-bentheelder.md

@@ -20,26 +20,26 @@ But you'll also find me contributing across the project.
 
 ## What I have done
 
-I first got involved in Kubernetes in the 2015, just before 1.0, as a 
-[Google Summer of Code] student. during which time I developed the initial 
-`iptables` kube-proxy backend, which replaced the inefficient userspace backend 
+I first got involved in Kubernetes in the 2015, just before 1.0, as a
+[Google Summer of Code][Google Summer of Code] student. during which time I developed the initial
+`iptables` kube-proxy backend, which replaced the inefficient userspace backend
 by default in v1.2.
 
-In 2017 I graduated and took up full time Kubernetes development at Google as a 
-junior engineer working primarily on SIG Testing, where I've worked to improve 
+In 2017 I graduated and took up full time Kubernetes development at Google as a
+junior engineer working primarily on SIG Testing, where I've worked to improve
 the contributor experience.
 
-I developed [KIND] to make e2e testing Kubernetes faster and 
+I developed [KIND][KIND] to make e2e testing Kubernetes faster and
 locally reproducible without cloud access.
-I led the effort to consolidate on a single build system and eliminate bazel to 
+I led the effort to consolidate on a single build system and eliminate bazel to
 reduce contributor friction.
 I worked with SIG docs to create and pilot a pattern for subprojects to
 officially host their own docs within the project for docs that do not belong
-on the main kubernetes.io site, like [kind.sigs.k8s.io].
+on the main kubernetes.io site, like [kind.sigs.k8s.io][kind.sigs.k8s.io].
 I was also release lead shadow on the 1.14 release.
 
-I've been one of the [most active contributors] to the project over the years and
-I've since won the 2020 CNCF [Top Committer Award] for my extensive contributions.
+I've been one of the [most active contributors][most active contributors] to the project over the years and
+I've since won the 2020 CNCF [Top Committer Award][Top Committer Award] for my extensive contributions.
 
 You will find me active all across the project contributing where I can. I've
 spent a lot of time maintaining the project's infra and helping transition older
@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ like the project's CI, DNS, etc.
 
 ## What I'll do
 
-I am passionate about the Kubernetes community and I will do everything in my 
-power to uphold and strengthen it's health, [values], and inclusivity.
+I am passionate about the Kubernetes community and I will do everything in my
+power to uphold and strengthen it's health, [values][values], and inclusivity.
 
 Steering represents:
 - An important interface between the project and the CNCF
@@ -62,19 +62,19 @@ Steering represents:
 Steering is about people, governance, and long term project health.
 Steering is *not* about arbitrating technical decisions, which are left to the SIGs.
 
-Within that scope, I will bring my perspective as someone who has risen from an 
+Within that scope, I will bring my perspective as someone who has risen from an
 inexperienced student contributor to a leader to help guide and enact processes
 and policies that prioritize community health.
 
-In particular: I believe we need to do better enabling 
+In particular: I believe we need to do better enabling
 future leaders / contributor growth, and being inclusive of our existing global,
 diverse contributor base. We need to put more emphasis on sustainability, and
 I believe steering is well positioned to do so.
 
 ## Resources About Me
 
 - [elder.dev/about](https://elder.dev/aboput)
-  - You can find a more personal bio, my [speaking] and more here
+  - You can find a more personal bio, my [speaking][speaking] and more here
 - [twitter.com/BenTheElder](https://twitter.com/BenTheElder)
 
 [most active contributors]: https://k8s.devstats.cncf.io/d/13/developer-activity-counts-by-repository-group?orgId=1

elections/steering/2022/candidate-mrbobbytables.md

@@ -19,31 +19,31 @@ Most of my tenure as a contributor in the project has been focused on growing
 and sustaining a safe & healthy contributor community within the project.
 
 A few notable things include:
-- [Defined policy around inactive members], and routinely pruned OWNERS to
+- [Defined policy around inactive members][Defined policy around inactive members], and routinely pruned OWNERS to
   ensure an active reviewer/approver pool.
-- Rolled out [improved triage automation & workflow] practices across the org.
+- Rolled out [improved triage automation & workflow][improved triage automation & workflow] practices across the org.
 - I have helped run every Contributor Summit since 2018, and have served as lead
-  for [NA 2021], [NA 2022] along with leading both virtual Celebrations
+  for [NA 2021][NA 2021], [NA 2022][NA 2022] along with leading both virtual Celebrations
   ([1][c1], [2][c2]) during the Pandemic.
-- Trusted member of the [GitHub Admin Team], including acting as representative
+- Trusted member of the [GitHub Admin Team][GitHub Admin Team], including acting as representative
   to GitHub for the project.
-- [Moderator of all our communications platforms]
+- [Moderator of all our communications platforms][Moderator of all our communications platforms]
 - Leading the development of an online "New Contributor Course" to serve as
   a replacement for the New Contributor Workshop (Slated to launch before
   KubeCon)
-- As a represenative of the Steering Committee, presented a [Keynote talk] with
+- As a represenative of the Steering Committee, presented a [Keynote talk][Keynote talk] with
   Aeva Black (@AevaOnline) from the Code of Conduct Committee @ KubeCon 2019 on
   shaping the Kubernetes Community Culture.
-- Dogfooding leadership succession mentoring by co-leading in the 
-  [SIG ContribEx lead shadow program], bringing on 6 potential future chairs
+- Dogfooding leadership succession mentoring by co-leading in the
+  [SIG ContribEx lead shadow program][SIG ContribEx lead shadow program], bringing on 6 potential future chairs
   and TLs.
 
 Outside of Kubernetes, I have also been involved heavily with the CNCF as an
-[Ambassador], co-chair of the [Research User Group], and a Program Committee
+[Ambassador][Ambassador], co-chair of the [Research User Group], and a Program Committee
 Member of KubeCon and various other colo events since 2018.
 
 My efforts both for Kubernetes and the broader community were recognized in
-2019 when I received the [CNCF Chop Wood Carry Water Award].
+2019 when I received the [CNCF Chop Wood Carry Water Award][CNCF Chop Wood Carry Water Award].
 
 [NA 2021]: https://www.kubernetes.dev/events/2021/kcsna/
 [NA 2022]: https://www.kubernetes.dev/events/2022/kcsna/
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ understand the frustrations and boons that have come with each role.
 
 These experiences come heavily into play as we look toward developing
 strategies for the project's long-term success. Steering has recognized that the
-time of the [9 to 5 contributor] has past, and we need to develop policies and
+time of the [9 to 5 contributor][9 to 5 contributor] has past, and we need to develop policies and
 processes to ensure we can continue to grow new contributors, reviewers,
 approvers, and our future SIG/WG/Committee leaders.
 

elections/steering/2022/voters.yaml

@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
 #   and current organization membership status.
 # 2022-08-15: Add incoming CoCC members and exception link.
 # 2022-08-28: Add voters from exception requests.
+# 2022-09-05: Add voters from exception requests.
 #
 eligible_voters:
 - 196Ikuchil
@@ -356,6 +357,7 @@ eligible_voters:
 - krmayankk
 - kundan2707
 - kvaps
+- lachie83
 - landreasyan
 - lauchokyip
 - lauralorenz