CITY OF GRESHAM - Council Position No. 4
JOHN H. KILIAN
OCCUPATION: Dentist
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Dentistry
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Oregon State University, B.S.; Waseda University, Tokyo, overseas study; U. of Houston, Psychology Internship; Oregon Health Sciences University, DMD
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Gresham Finance Committee, Chair; Gresham Budget Committee, Chair, Gresham Audit Committee; Gresham Public Safety Committee; Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, Commissioner, Vice-Chair; Visitors Board, Oregon State University.
John Kilian is involved in the Community:
Medical Teams International; Mt. Hood Community College Business Advisory Council; Oregon State University Visitor's Board; Gresham and Troutdale Chambers of Commerce; Columbia River Gorge Kiwanis
John Kilian will work to Build Community:
- Preserve an adequate Rainy Day Fund
- Establish predictable funding for Community Safety
- Enforce City Codes to the benefit of all
- Complete and Maintain City amenities, including Gradin Sports Park, Main City Skatepark and the Arts Plaza
- Promote “Buy Local First” to support our businesses
- Enhance East County partnerships
- Re-vitalize and celebrate Neighborhoods
“As your new Gresham City Councilor I pledge to formulate and implement policy with thoughtful deliberation and common sense.”
John Kilian is endorsed by:
- Shane Bemis , Mayor of Gresham
- Jim Kight , Mayor of Troutdale
- Charles Becker , Former Mayor of Gresham
- Shirley Craddick , Gresham City Councilor and Metro Candidate
- Josh Fuhrer , Gresham City Councilor
- Richard A. Strathern , Gresham City Councilor and Councilor, Position #4 incumbent
- Paul Warr-King , Gresham City Councilor
- David Widmark , Gresham City Councilor
- Mike Bennett , Former Gresham City Councilor
- Norm Thomas , Troutdale City Councilor
- Matthew Wand , Troutdale City Councilor and Candidate for State Representative
- John Lim , Former Oregon State Senator
- Amanda Fritz , Portland City Commissioner
- Cindy Banzer , Former Metro Chair and Oregon Legislator
- Lori Stegmann , Gresham City Council Candidate, Position #6
(This information furnished by John Kilian For Gresham City Council)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.