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, […]
Stepping Up To The Plate Part 2: Now It’s Your Turn
I’ll admit it; the day I went to register volunteers at the White Oak Savanna (WOS) I was a little skeptical. It wasn’t the noteworthy organization or the wonderful people that run it that had me uneasy. No, it was the notion that I couldn’t possibly be of any help as a volunteer for […]
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 […]
The Alphabeticians
The Terrific Tuesday program in our library is very strong. The Friends of the Library help fund many different acts that come to perform for our children. This last Tuesday, The Alphabeticians performed. They have been to our library before and always bring humor, dance, and original children music that is fun for the whole family. […]
Library Summer 2013 Programs
The West Linn Library has announced its summer reading, children’s program, and drop in crafts for summer 2013. These are all great programs that keep our children busy and learning during their summer breaks. Hope to see you there! Children’s Program All programs show at 2:00pm and 4:00pm in Library Community Room June 25 – Juggle […]
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: […]
Small Business Outreach – Polar Systems
Recently I met with Tim Tragesser and Shane Boyle of Polar Systems. Polar Systems moved to West Linn in 2010. They are excited to be part of our City and want to continue to grow while being a valuable community partner. Who is Polar Systems? Started in 1981 and moved to West Linn from SE Portland […]
Schrader | Devlin Joint Town Hall Meeting
On Monday, April 22nd, US Congressman Kurt Schrader and Oregon Senator Richard Devlin held a joint town hall at West Linn High School. They began by introducing their current agenda, but left most of the allotted time for constituents to ask questions. Questions ranged from budgetary concerns, to environmental issues; but it was clear that […]
Stepping Up To The Plate: The Roberta Schwarz Way
The day I met Roberta Schwarz I was struck by her passion: For the environment, for education and for the community in general. Roberta Schwarz isn’t a famous celebrity, but her actions are much more important than any person seen on the cover of a tabloid. She is a person who evicts change in the […]
Proposed 2014-2015 Biennial Budget
The proposed 2014-2015 Biennial Budget was proposed by West Linn City Manager Chris Jordan. This marks the second biennium budget with significant reductions. The City continues to struggle with its PERS rates and funding, declining property tax receipts, and increasing health care cots. The highlights of the proposed budget are: Overview Balanced budget at $89.9 […]