CITY OF FAIRVIEW - City Council Position #4
STEVE OWEN
OCCUPATION: Sr. Director Media Publications, Automatic Data Processing
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Controller, Administrator, Automatic Data Processing
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Western Business College, Graduate, Accounting
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Current – Fairview City Councilor 1997 – present; Fairview Municipal Audit Committee; Budget Committee; Public Safety Enhancement Committee and Heslin House Historical Society Council Liaison. Previous – Council President; Fire Advisory Committee; Council Citizen Alliance; Citizen Noise Advisory Committee. Past involvement includes boy Scouts of America, Cubmaster Pack 651, Assistant Scoutmaster Fairview Troop 588.
I look forward to continuing the progress we have made together in making our city livable.
- The Police Department will continue to be a top priority as funding decisions are made. I am not in favor of merging with Multnomah County for police protection. I am proud of our police force and will continue to support their efforts in keeping Fairview safe.
- I have supported policies with the majority of the council that has led to development in Fairview during the economic downturn. The Community Development department has demonstrated a willingness to assist perspective businesses in relocating to Fairview.
- While the current budget as planned reflects a reduction of $213,000 in reserves, the financial health of the city remains solid with an operating fund balance of $3.6M. The Budget Committee has done an outstanding job providing oversight.
- The Public Works Department continues to make progress on infrastructure improvements with a new well, sewer renovations and asphalt overlays in residential neighborhoods.
- I am encouraged with the completion of the NE Sandy Boulevard intersection and the replacement of the railroad bridge. Former Mayor Vonderharr, along with past and present councils provided the focus and energy to see this project to completion.
- I look forward to meeting you and encourage your participation in city government as time permits. Your comments and suggestions can make a difference
(This information furnished by Steve Owen)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.