Multnomah Co. Online Voters' Guide
November 2006 General Election

CITY OF TROUTDALE - City Council, Position No. 5

BARBARA KYLE

OCCUPATION: Self employed Real Estate Broker 1997 to present

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Owner/Innkeeper, Oregon Coast, 1985 to 1996; Legal Secretary/Para-Legal 1973-1979

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Union High School, Union, Or, 12th, diploma; Kinman Business Univ., Spokane, WA, 13th, diploma; Spokane Falls Comm. College, credits; Oregon State Real Estate Div. License 1994 to present

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Appointed: Troutdale Budget Committee; Troutdale Planning Commission. Elected: Troutdale City Council, Position 5

Troutdale's location along a major highway and at the edge of a large region, makes balancing livability, jobs and safe transportation through our neighborhoods a challenge. My initial concern is primarily my Troutdale neighbors, then the region. I approach city issues with study and thoughtful consideration. Communication and information sharing with councilors from nearby jurisdictions provides an understanding of issues beyond Troutdale.

I am not a supporter of high density/smaller lots. I believe that Troutdale has exceeded Metro's density requirements. I've requested council education and information on current density and policy review. It is my hope that our neighbors will not come to think of Troutdale as “houses made of ticky-tacky and they all look just the same.” More houses, smaller spaces = more public services (police and fire), cost to Troutdale = more taxes/less livability.

I proudly welcome guests to our home town, but I love to see my neighbors enjoying the benefits of living in Troutdale. I have chaired our annual community celebration, SummerFest. This past year I helped organize the first Troutdale Bite and Bluegrass event in downtown Troutdale.

I encourage citizen involvement. I've initiated an online “comment” box and hope that my neighbors will find it on the city web site after the first of the year.

When re-elected, I'll continue to I work for what I feel is important to my Troutdale neighbors: Livability, living wage jobs, safe transportation through our neighborhoods, regional involvement AND NO WASTEFUL SPENDING.

Barbara Kyle

(This information furnished by Barbara Kyle)

CITY OF TROUTDALE - City Council, Position No. 5

MATTHEW WAND

OCCUPATION: Attorney

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Retail Sales, Customer Service

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College – J.D.; Portland State University – B.S. (Political Science); Mt. Hood Community College; Reynolds High School (Class of '93)

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale Budget Committee; Troutdale Planning Commission (Alternate); Troutdale Centennial Celebration Committee

Building the future, respecting the past.

My wife and I chose to live and raise our children in Troutdale, my hometown, because of its values and sense of community. I have lived in east county my entire life except for a brief time while attending law school in Portland. I continued living here while attending college, and my wife and I met while working at Movie House Video in Troutdale. I would like to serve you as City Councilor to make certain that Troutdale's children grow up with the same community values that I experienced.

Public safety is my highest priority, and the highest obligation of the City. The City may lose significant revenue from Multnomah County's business tax, and currently pays a large and growing fee for fire services. I will protect full funding of our fine police officers. I support Troutdale's efforts to develop a more cost effective solution for fire protection.

Our strong community tradition continues with Troutdale's cooperation with local community groups, and in the popular programs offered by the Community Services Department. I support full funding of these vital community activities.

I will uphold your trust so that the progressive vision of the Troutdale Riverfront Plan, conducted with fiscal responsibility, will be a source of community pride and success.

In my business, I have represented numerous general contractors on public works projects. I have been involved in bid disputes and claims, and in the process, I have learned important lessons that can help protect Troutdale from costly litigation and expense while implementing the Troutdale Riverfront Plan.

I look forward to serving you.

(This information furnished by Friends of Matthew Wand)