LIZ CALLISON
OCCUPATION: Elected official, West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Environmental conservation projects grantwriter and project manager; journalist; watershed education instructor
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Oregon; Holy Family Elementary; Victoria and Albert Museum, London
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: City of Portland Citizens Advisory; Metro Water Resources Policy Advisory; Precinct Committeewoman
A Compassionate Voice for Women, Families, Single Parents
A CONSERVATION ETHIC
Liz is an experienced manager of cooperative, landowner stewardship and stream restoration projects, as well as watershed assessment and educational projects
REPRESENTATION OF DIVERSE INTERESTS
Liz will work to improve collaboration between landowners and city hall. Will work to bring city government reforms to better represent communities; Liz Callison has the courage to tackle entrenched interests at city hall to ensure that the needs of all our citizens are equitably addressed.
EXPERIENCED IN BUDGETS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
In a time of dwindling public resources, hard choices have to be made fairly to determine the new decade of the city’s growth.
Portland is feeling the effects of a decade of fast-paced urban renewal; density increases; big government-subsidized housing projects; home and business displacements due to transit corridor development, roadway infrastructure projects, loss of openspaces, and more intensive uses of the city’s greenspaces and parks.
City councilors’ pet projects haven’t been designed within reasonable budgets, or with proper analysis of public cost/benefits. Portlanders’ utility rates continue to go up – now exceeding many residents’ ability to pay.
Electricity costs and stormwater fees are rising fast, while city hall fails to find efficient solutions. The incumbent commissioner has shown an inability to provide firm bureau oversight – resulting in substantial loss of city revenue.
Protect our environment—for a healthier, cleaner Portland
- Will support city sustainability programs,
- Ensure our pristine Bull Run drinking water is low cost and city-owned,
- Will work to decrease street congestion, improve transit options, and improve safety for bikers, pedestrians
- Clean up the Willamette River now
(This information furnished by Liz Callison Campaign Committee (503) 869-4788)
MIKE MILIUCCI
OCCUPATION: Program Manager, Dispute Resolution Center, City of Beaverton
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Analyst, Oregon Judicial Department Multnomah Courthouse; Public Defender, Multnomah County; Deputy DA, Clackamas County; Volunteer Counselor, William Temple House.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Northwestern School of Law J.D.; Counseling Psychology M.A. and English Literature B.A., Lewis & Clark College.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: NE Portland Community Court; Program Directing Team for $7.5 million technology bond.
As a lifelong Portland resident, I am deeply committed to resolving the disconnect that exists between the City and its taxpayers.
Increasing Accountability: With a high unemployment rate and a projected budget deficit of $18 million, the City desperately needs hands-on management. Without it, taxpayers received a water bureau billing system that still doesn’t work and will cost taxpayers between $18 and $40 million.
Protecting Our Water: I will manage the water bureau more effectively so we can worry about more important issues like our water supply’s safety and quality. I will carefully study the issues surrounding one of our greatest assets, the Bull Run Watershed.
Helping Businesses and Creating Jobs: I will eliminate grandiose policy-making within City Hall. The City should help businesses thrive, not penalize them with increased fees. I will help businesses create more jobs by stimulating capital investments and developing a more equitable business income tax.
Providing Vital Services and Affordable Housing: I will study the issues and make wise decisions so that we don’t have to cut vital services such as police, fire, and schools. I will increase affordable housing options and support sustainable growth efforts that balance the environment with homeowner needs.
Listening to Neighborhoods: I will listen closely to our neighborhoods and establish open office hours so I can maintain a proactive dialogue with citizens.
Vote for Mike: My government experience as an analyst, prosecutor, and manager has prepared me well for this position. Vote for me and I will ask tough questions, manage our city more effectively and protect your tax dollars.
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Mike Miliucci)
ERIK STEN
OCCUPATION: Portland City Commissioner
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Housing Advocate; Journalist
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: BA Stanford University; Portland Public Schools
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chief of Staff, City Commissioner Gretchen Kafoury
Dear Neighbor,
As your City Commissioner, I continue to work hard on issues that will impact Portland’s future. Over the last six years, we’ve had some real successes. We are safer, cleaner and more prosperous – even given the recession. We’ve made progress on transportation, and were named the nation’s most child-friendly city.
I am also proud of the initiatives I have led. Here are a few:
- Protecting Portland’s Water. Working with our congressional delegation, we helped pass the Little Sandy Watershed Protection Act. The forests that surround our drinking water are now protected from logging, sales or other intrusions.
- Affordable Housing. Working to preserve buildings in the Central City. Implementing the nation’s first regional strategy for affordable housing. Helping families stay in the city and keep our schools strong.
- Safe Communities. In a time when we are concerned about keeping our homes and families safe, I have worked with firefighters and police to protect funding for critical public safety services.
- A More Efficient City Government. By targeting duplication in administrative services, financial planning and information technology, we are saving over $10 million a year – money that is better spent on police, fire, parks and other services.
And when we face a serious challenge like the Water Bureau billing system, I hope I’ve shown how an elected official should respond. Tell the truth. Take responsibility. And fix the problem. I’m glad to say we have turned the corner.
There is a lot of work to do. My goal is to steer Portland towards becoming the pre-eminent 21st century city. This means strong and vibrant neighborhoods, a robust economy and a responsive city government. I am asking for your vote so we can continue to meet these challenges together.
Sincerely,
Erik Sten
RE-ELECT CITY COMMISSIONER ERIK STEN
(This information furnished by Friends of Sten)