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Month: March 2015

  • The right mayor is Thomas Frank

    The right mayor is Thomas Frank

    Susan Hill wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on March 26, 2015: I have been reading with great interest the ongoing editorial opinions regarding mayoral qualifications. Some people think a vocal candidate would be a better bet as a community advocate. Others feel it’s better to be a good listener. It’s often said that…

  • Frank is a true servant leader

    Frank is a true servant leader

    Alain Gracianette wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on March 26, 2015: This note is in support of West Linn City Council President Thomas Frank who is running for the city’s mayoral position. I have known Thomas for years as we both serve on the local chapter of the Saint-Vincent de…

  • Don’t Let Your Guard Down: Vote Frank

    Don’t Let Your Guard Down: Vote Frank

    Dean Suhr wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on March 26, 2015: As a 20 year West Linn resident my highest desire for the city is to be a peaceful, livable community that functions smoothly. As a former neighborhood association president and an active observer and participant in city politics I…

  • Vote Frank for mayor

    Vote Frank for mayor

    Grace Lin wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on March 26, 2015: I am pleased to support and vote for Thomas Frank for mayor. His commitment to our community is impressive. He first got involved during the financial embezzlement. Serving on many different boards and chairing the budget and audit…

  • Vote Frank for mayor

    Vote Frank for mayor

    Jim Mattis wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on March 19, 2015: As a former city councilor, I can attest that there is a learning curve for new councilors to both understand their legal role in our council manager form of government and to become fully engaged in that role. For…

  • Experience, leadership make Frank the choice for mayor

    Experience, leadership make Frank the choice for mayor

    Grant Oakes wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on March 19, 2015: I strongly recommend that we elect Thomas Frank to the office of mayor of West Linn. As a member of the City Council, he has demonstrated that he has the leadership qualities to fill that position. Beyond that, his…

  • Qualifications for West Linn mayor

    Qualifications for West Linn mayor

    Dennis Richey wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on March 19, 2015: Is “listening” the only important attribute for our mayor? Both Russ Axelrod and Thomas Frank listened and said “no” to LOT while on the Planning Commission. Frank gave compelling reasons why he voted no, Axelrod agreed with him. Thus, Frank had…

  • Experience and leadership describe Thomas Frank

    Experience and leadership describe Thomas Frank

    Bill Hill wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on March 19, 2015: A key decision-making factor in the upcoming May 19 election for mayor is experience and leadership. Experience is earned through community service. Thomas was selected by the City Council to serve as president of the council. He now serves…

  • Thomas Frank would be a thoughtful, competent Mayor

    Thomas Frank would be a thoughtful, competent Mayor

    Former Mayor John Kovash wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on March 5, 2015: In just over two months we the voters of West Linn will elect a new mayor. There are two people running. I have worked with both of them and they could not be more different and who…

  • Thomas Frank has the skills to lead West Linn

    Thomas Frank has the skills to lead West Linn

    State Representative Julie Parrish wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on March 5, 2015: As the state representative for West Linn and Tualatin, I interact regularly with the mayors and councils of both cities. Given the work we do at the legislature and its impact on local governments, having strong governance partners…