Multnomah Co. Online Voters' Guide
November 2006 General Election

CITY OF GRESHAM - City Council, Position No. 2

MIKE BENNETT

OCCUPATION: Principle Facilities Engineer – ON Semiconductor (Formerly LSI Logic)

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Facilities Engineering Manager – LSI Logic (1996 - 1999); Owner – Fabricon, Inc. (1993 – 1995); Owner – Process Sciences & Technologies (1991 – 1996); Facilities & Equipment Engineering Manager – Epitronics Corp. (1986 – 1991)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Arizona State University (1972 – 1974); Glendale Community College (1970 – 1972); Multiple professional development courses in personnel management, project management, and technical specialties.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Gresham Budget Committee (Chair); Gresham Finance Committees (Vice Chair); City of Gresham Audit Committee; Mount Hood Community College Bond Committee – Treasurer; Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce – Board; East Metro Economic Alliance –Board.

As Councilor, Mike is committed to:

• Maintaining resources for public safety in the areas of police, fire and code enforcement.
• Promoting a “team environment” with the Mayor, Councilors and Staff to address issues facing the City.
• Continuing development of sound prioritization and budgeting policies.
• Removing “bureaucratic roadblocks” to new development while encouraging a balance with environmental and livability standards.
• Supporting fiscally responsible approaches to the revitalization of Historic Downtown Gresham.
• Supporting policies and initiatives that attract new business and industry to provide sustainable family-wage jobs for the citizens of our community.
• Supporting the proper implementation of the Rockwood Urban Renewal plan and establishment of a new Justice Center.
• Enhancing relationships with surrounding cities, counties and other intergovernmental agencies.
• Supporting policies that address issues related to traffic control, zoning, long-range planning, and maintaining quality neighborhoods.

“Mike's experience encompassing both small and large businesses coupled with his volunteer efforts on the City Budget and Finance Committees plus the City Audit Committee gives him the proper blend of experience to serve as an effective Gresham City Councilor.”

Dave Shields
Former City Councilor

Mike Bennett is endorsed by:

• All present members of the Gresham City Council and Gresham Finance Committee.
• Many other business and civic leaders.

(This information furnished by Mike Bennett for City Council)