BILL ATHERTON
OCCUPATION: Small business owner, Metro Councilor
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Farming; historic building renovation; state legislative staff for land use, transportation, energy, and environmental protection
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Stanford University, BA
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Metro Councilor, 1998-present; Lake Oswego City Council, 1994-1998; Research Analyst, California Assembly Science and Technology Advisory Council; Clackamas River Basin Council; President, McVey-Southshore Neighborhood Association
HONEST. STRAIGHTFORWARD. EFFECTIVE.
“Bill Atherton is a tremendous advocate for livability and quality of life on the Metro Council. He not only deserves, but needs to be re-elected.” Mayor David Dodds, West Linn
“Bill has always been true to himself and true to the community. I respect that.” Bill Klammer, Former Mayor, Lake Oswego
“Bill’s experience, long list of accomplishments and keen insight make him the clear choice to make the critical regional decisions we face.” City Councilor Larry Lancaster, Milwaukie
“(Atherton) forced the council to face up to growing public concerns about campaign financing.” The Oregonian, April 3, 2000
MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS ARE SPLIT in this race. Three support Bill; two support the other candidate.
BUT LAND DEVELOPERS ARE NOT SPLIT. 100% of large contributions from land developers have gone to Bill’s opponent.
ATHERTON FIGHTS TO PROTECT YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE and he’s making progress. Don’t stop now. Bill’s approach to growth is gaining wide acceptance among citizens and public officials:
* Making growth pay its own way
* Enforcing existing environmental laws
* Keeping local control over local growth decisions
JOIN US IN SUPPORTING BILL ATHERTON FOR METRO
Oregon Natural Resources Council Action PAC
Oregon Communities for a Voice in Annexations
Keep Oregon Oregon
City Council President Michael Kapigian, West Linn
Heather Chrisman, Former City Councilor, Lake Oswego
City Councilor David Tripp, West Linn
Ed Allick, Former Mayor, Oregon City
Jeff Lamb, Chairman, OCVA
Dave McTeague, Former State Representative
Mary Coats, Member, Oregon City Civic Improvement Trust
Regna Merritt, Executive Director, ONRC Action
Bill Bakke, Fish Conservationist
Re-ELECT BILL ATHERTON.
THE CLEAR CHOICE FOR A LIVABLE FUTURE
Questions? 503-636-6365 or www.Athertonformetro.com
(This information furnished by Re-elect Bill Atherton Metro Councilor Committee)
BRIAN NEWMAN
OCCUPATION: Land Use/Environmental Planning Consultant; City Councilor
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Legislative Aide, Senator Ginny Burdick; Planning Assistant, City of Portland; Rural Development Specialist
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Masters of City Planning, U.C., Berkeley; BA, Willamette University
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Member, State Public Lands Advisory Committee; Policy Group Member, South Corridor Transportation Alternatives Study; Alternate, Metro’s Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation; Former Member, Library Board
EVERY newspaper that has reviewed this race has endorsed Brian Newman for Metro Council, including the Oregonian and Willamette Week.
“What sets Brian Newman apart in this race is that…he has already demonstrated unusual leadership skills…Newman is smart, enthusiastic and collegial, and he would be effective on the Metro Council from day one.”
- The Oregonian, 4/29/02
NEWMAN’S FOUR METRO PRIORITIES:
1. Rebuild trust in Metro by increasing public participation in critical land-use decisions
2. Manage new growth to protect our neighborhoods from traffic and incompatible development
3. Relieve traffic congestion by making our roads more efficient, expanding transit, and making it safer to walk and bike.
4. Protect open space and parks.
PLEASE JOIN US IN SUPPORTING BRIAN NEWMAN FOR METRO COUNCIL:
“Brian Newman understands the issues and concerns of Southwest Portland. He will work hard to preserve open space and keep cut-through traffic out of our neighborhoods.”
- State Senator Ginny Burdick, Southwest Portland
“We need a strong leader on the Metro Council to stand up for our communities. No one will work harder, listen more, or get more results than Brian Newman.”
- Mayor Judie Hammerstad, Lake Oswego
Mike Houck, Urban Conservationist
Don Baack, Southwest Portland Trails Advocate
Rick Gustafson, Former Metro Executive
David Knowles, Former Portland Planning Director
Mayor Jim Bernard
Mayor Gene Grant
State Representative Carolyn Tomei
State Representative Kathy Lowe
AFCSME Local 3580
Brian Newman is the ONLY candidate endorsed by the Oregon League of Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club
(This information furnished by Brian Newman for Metro Council)