Multnomah Co. Online Voters' Guide
November 2006 General Election

CITY OF TROUTDALE - City Council, Position No. 1

JIM KIGHT

OCCUPATION: Business Owner

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Kight Photography, U.S. Navy Vietnam era/honorable Discharge

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Washington H.S., MHCC, PSU

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale City Councilor, Budget Committee, Charter Review Committee, Emergency Management Representative, Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation Four Cities of East County, Tri-Met Transit Choices for Livability, League of Oregon Cities Transportation Committee.

It is important for the residents of Troutdale to have a sense of belonging to a community. In the 10 years I served as your elected representative, I diligently worked to make Troutdale a better community to live in.

• Relocation of the sewer plant away from downtown and construction of the new plant.

• Development of the north side of downtown.

• Expansion of parks, most notably the addition of 62.6 acres adjacent to Mt Hood Community College as dedicated green space. Full service parks were developed and improvements were made to local neighborhood parks.

• Support of the parks program for all ages.

• Rejected additional streets connecting to 257th.

• Rejected having streets cut through residential areas that would create safety hazards.

There are always additional areas needing change or improvement.

• Improving the former sewer treatment site.

• Addition of an esplanade along the Sandy River along with other amenities.

• Improvement of the south side of downtown.

• Work with ODOT to make improvements for alleviating congestion along South Frontage Road.

• Propose new library centrally located in our community.

• Maintain a fully staffed and well trained/equipped police department.

I am committed to be accessible and work diligently on behalf of the Troutdale community. I ask for your vote and support for election to the Troutdale City Council.

(This information furnished by Jim Kight)

CITY OF TROUTDALE - City Council, Position No. 1

MARIANNE VIER

OCCUPATION: Human Resources- Recruiters Architecture- CH2M HILL

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Employment Staffing Consultant; Social Work: Public School Counseling- Edgefield Children's Center, Troutdale; Public Safety- Volunteer Crisis Line Counselor- Raphael House, Portland; Stay-at-home mother

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: The College of Saint Rose, BA Public Communications; Mount Hood Community College, AA Architectural Engineering Technology; New York University,–Music/Piano; PSU–Graduate School of Social Work

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale Planning Commissioner; Redevelopment Committee, Riverfront Renewal Plan

My candidacy for City Council is a natural extension of my engagement with citizens.

My continual presence at the local level in Troutdale is evident. I will continue to draw upon the expertise of our own citizens. I feel privileged to have met active citizens, City Staff and Council members who continue to face decisions that impact local and regional economies.

Key Point: My opponent has not been present to share his views at any significant City Council or Planning meetings for the last two years.

This year we analyzed and approved the Transportation System Plan, integrated new neighborhoods to our community, and helped create unique goals for the Riverfront Renewal Plan. I will focus on the promises made to develop a Riverfront Park and pedestrian River trail connecting to the 40-mile loop.

I understand citizens' wishes for balanced high quality development with special attention to integrating existing green-space.

My relevant professional qualifications are aligned with our communities plan to advocate for job creation . This is an integral component of the Riverfront Renewal Plan and the Columbia Cascade River District Vision.

My children have enjoyed the success of Troutdale's excellent Recreation program. I agree with the approved Troutdale's Parks Master Plan and encourage the enhancement of existing park space.

I support a balanced collaborative planning process that involves public workshops or charrettes as a tool to engage interested citizens, and the design community.

Member: Troutdale Historical Society; Original member of Troutdale Mom's Club.

Endorsements:

Paul Thalhofer, Mayor of Troutdale
Doug Daoust, Troutdale City Council President

(This information furnished by Marianne Vier, Citizens for Vier #1)