CITY OF TROUTDALE - City Council, Position #3
NORM THOMAS
OCCUPATION: Software Engineer (ADP since 1983).
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: U.S. Army
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated Centennial High School 1972; Graduated Portland Community College 1983 (A.A.S. Applications Computer Programming; A.S. General Studies); Continuing Education Mt. Hood Community College (Business Administration)
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale City Council (2003-Present), Troutdale Planning Commission 2002, Troutdale Citizen Advisory Committee 1994-2001(Chair 2000); Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission 1996-present (Chair 1998-2000 and 2006-2008).
“I want to help”. Troutdale is growing, and the way it grows is important. Positive growth requires proper management to preserve the livability of Troutdale for everyone. Key activities which can involve residents in the decision making process include promoting and building neighborhood associations, business relationships, boosters, and other citizen groups. Citizen involvement is essential in maintaining Troutdale as the community in which we want to live.
Personal Background:
- U.S. Army 1972 to 1981 (Honorable Discharge)
- Married Charlene in 1974; We have two children and three grandchildren. Both children graduated from Reynolds High School.
- Troutdale resident since 1992
- Involved in local churches since 1981
- Board Member of the Troutdale Boosters/Oregon River Safety Program since 2001.
- Board Member of the Troutdale Lions Club since 2000
Goals:
- Build Neighborhood associations and increase citizen input and participation. Communication is the necessary Key to guide the future of Troutdale.
- Responsible economic development by working cooperatively with both the public and private sectors to meet Troutdale's needs.
- Work with other local governments to insure Troutdale needs and desires are accomplished.
- Keep public safety (Police and Fire protection) as top priority.
- Maintain the livability of Troutdale through responsible development and planning.
(This information furnished by Norm Thomas)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.