Category: Press
Prepare for Emergency with your Neighbors
Published in the West Linn Tiding and Oregonian: Happy Fourth of July to you and your family! It is my honor to serve as your city councilor. I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to an amazing public safety program called “Map Your Neighborhood.” This program is designed to bring neighbors together in…
Connecting teens to City Hall
One of my goals as Councilor is to inspire our younger generation to be future leaders. I reached out to West Linn High School to team up with students to help cover events and write about it. They are my eyes and ears and have a direct link to me. The relationship has been positive,…
A Gesture of Gratitude
Alice Richmond is a long term resident of West Linn. Her contributions to our community is substantial. Many of the West Linn events we enjoy today were her ideas and determination. Bringing the community together to help Alice was rewarding and her overall gratitude is priceless! Here is a story posted in the Tidings posted on May…
West Linn consults local businesses in economic development efforts
City Council has placed a priority for economic development a second year. As part of my outreach, I continue to met with local businesses to see how we can make West Linn more business friendly. Here is a story posted in the Tidings posted on May 2, recapping our visit to Dahlgren. Text of Article: …
My Priorities for Next Year
Thank you for your vote. I am honored to be your new city councilor. West Linn is a great community. My family and I have enjoyed the many parks, open spaces, trails, shops and events. Throughout the campaign, I heard the same positive reinforcements about our city. Yet, we have some work to do. First,…
It is time for clear vision and strategic partnerships
Published in the West Linn Tidings and Oregonian: West Linn has been a welcoming community to my family and we have enjoyed every moment of it. My history with the city began in 2006 when the headlines of embezzlement started to surface. Since then, I have served on multiple boards: Tri-City Budget Committee, Transportation Advisory…
Drumming up Business
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 Cascade Summit to Robinwood Shopping Center to avoid…
Op-Ed Cash Mob
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 has taken its toll across all sectors of the…
West Linn builds a New, Safer Police Station
As part of the Police Station Steering Committee, we collaborate with the City to move the Police Station forward. My over-arching goal on this committee has been maximizing the tax payer value for the price of the bond. Recently, I was interviewed by the DJC on the bond, campaign, and the current progress of the…
City Council Race Gears Up
Today we are in the West Linn Tidings! Text of article: City council race gears up Published on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 | Written by Lori Hall | The race for two West Linn City Council seats and the position of mayor is gearing up already. City Council President Jenni Tan has announced her intention…