Multnomah Co. Online Voters' Guide
November 2006 General Election

CITY OF FAIRVIEW - City Council, Position No. 4

STEVE OWEN

OCCUPATION: Sr. Director Media Publications, Automatic Data Processing

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Controller, Administrator Automatic Data Processing

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Western Business College, Graduate, Accounting

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Solid Waste Advisory; Citizen Noise Advisory Committee (PDX Airport); Fire Advisory Committee Representing Fairview; Council Citizen Alliance; Budget Committee; Fairview City Councilor 1997-present; Council President since 1999

Past involvement includes Boy Scouts of America, Cubmaster Pack 651, Assistant Scoutmaster Fairview Troop 588

With your vote I look forward to continuing the progress we have made together in making our city livable. Here are just a few of my thoughts on improving our city.

• I will continue to support the hiring of new police officers. Our police resources must continue to be a top priority as funding decisions are made.

• I will emphasis the need for a new spirit of cooperation between the cities in close proximity to Fairview. I believe we can build solid relationships with our neighboring cities.

• We need to keep the pressure on undesirable development that will adversely impact our livability. I was pleased the Port of Portland abandoned the Intermodal Rail plan for the Reynolds Metal property. Your voices made a difference!

• We must push for the long overdue improvements of the Fairview Avenue and Sandy Boulevard intersection. This includes the replacement of the railroad bridge that puts our safety in jeopardy.

• I am committed to filling the City Administrator job with a high quality candidate. This will allow the Council to focus on City policy and strategy.

• I look forward to your comments and suggestions as we work together in creating a stronger sense of community in Fairview. Please send me your suggestions to steve_owen@comcast.net , we can all make a difference.

Vote Steve Owen for Fairview City Council Position #4

(This information furnished by Steve Owen)