James S. Akers
OCCUPATION: Serp Enterprises: "Employment Specialist" I job coach, travel train, write individual support plans for the mentally challenged and implement behavior management plans.
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Olympic Security: Entrance for courtroom security in Washington Co Courthouse
First Response: Armed/ unarmed patrol for commerical and residential building
General Maintenance at Beavercreek Apartments
General Maintenance at Robison Jewish Home
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Criminal Justice at Portland Community College
Administration of Justice at Portland State University
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None
To the present time I have attended the majority of the city council meetings during the last two years. I have participated in the city's scheduling activities. My main areas of interest are in public safety and the Park Watch Program. I have participated in the following activities: I have attended the Tri Met meetings to voice my opinions and concerns about the Airport Lightrail Project. I have participated regularly in the Park Watch meetings and I have worked with Multnomah County Sheriff's Office to resolve some problem issues in our community.
If elected to city council, I would concentrate my time and effort in the following areas: 1) I would get to know the citizens of Maywood Park, 2) I would convene the ideas and desires of Maywood Park citizens to Maywood Park City Council members and other organizations, 3) livability of Maywood Park and 4) the safety of Maywood Park citizens.
(This information furnished by James S. Akers)
Benjamin V. Harrison
OCCUPATION: Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1983 - present
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
B.S. Natural Resource Management Univ. of Connecticut 1976
M.S. Plant and Soil Science, Univ. of Rhode Island 1979
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: 1992 - present, City Council member, City of Maywood Park
(This information furnished by Benjamin Harrison)
Arthur J. Winslow, Jr.
OCCUPATION: Lead Supervisor Tri - County Metropolitan Transportation District
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Landscaper; Landscape Maintenance - Mt. Hood Community College; Public Works Employee - City of Gresham; US Army 1968 - 1971.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Washington H.S. Portland, OR Graduated 1968
Mt. Hood Community College Gresham, OR = AA 1990
Portland Sate University Portland, OR = BS History, BS Political Science 1991
Postgraduate work in Public Administration at Portland State Univ.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
Served on North/Northeast Youth Gangs Task Force = mid 1980's; School Board Member at Archbishop Howard School for two years; Served on Mayor's Task Force on Transit Mall Crime, mid 1980's
(This information furnished by Arthur J. Winslow, Jr.)