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Struggles in Suburbia

Struggles in Suburbia

by | Jun 28, 2012 | 1 comment

Working with St. Vincent de Paul, I meet families all over West Linn.  These are families that one might not expect need a helping hand with food or utility assistance.  Unfortunately, the economic recovery continues to lag behind and our neighbors continue the need...
Kickstarter Scam Alert

Kickstarter Scam Alert

by | Jun 26, 2012 | 0 comments

Kickstarter has been a great funding source for many projects, but beware of a new scam that is out there.  Thanks to The Onion for its hard hitting reporting.    
West Linn Leadership Academy

West Linn Leadership Academy

by | Jun 14, 2012 | 0 comments

After many months, I am pleased to report that a cohort of West Linn Citizens (including myself) graduated from the first West Linn Leadership Academy.  We discussed the structure of West Linn, challenges, and opportunities.  It was a great to meet other concerned...
Drumming up Business

Drumming up Business

by | Jun 14, 2012 | 0 comments

Big thank you to everyone who made the cash mob a success!  We were able to make a real economic difference for a local business.  The first recipient of the inaugural West Linn cash mob was Healthy Pet.  This local and family owned business recently relocated from...
Op-Ed Cash Mob

Op-Ed Cash Mob

by | Jun 8, 2012 | 0 comments

Published in the West Linn Tidings We have all felt the impacts of the recent downturn in the economy and you might even know someone who is struggling to survive – the number of job losses, underwater mortgages, stricter budgets, higher gas prices, etc. The Recession...