DAVID WIDMARK
OCCUPATION: Semi-retired
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Operations Manager; Public Relations Officer; General Manager
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: High School; Some College; Accredited Public Relations Officer
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: 1989-1996 Gresham Planning Commissioner and Chairman; 1996-1998 Gresham City Councilor (Elected); 2004-2005 Gresham Finance and Budget Chairman; 2005-2006 Gresham City Councilor(Appointed); 2007-Present Gresham City Councilor (Appointed)
Retain – David Widmark on the Gresham City Council:
PROVEN – VISIONARY – LEADERSHIP
City Councilor David Widmark has worked effectively with 3 Gresham mayors, served on 3 City Councils and Gresham volunteer for 20 years.
David wants to continue working on the issues you are concerned about:
Crime!
- Passionate about establishing Citizen Neighborhood Patrols
- Fights to maintain Gresham 's Gang Unit
- Determined to pass Gresham 's Public Safety levy to put 36 plus officers on Gresham streets
Livability, Sustainability and the Environment!
- Partnered with fellow councilors and staff to create the Rental Inspection program
- Committed to creating incentives to green manufacturing and other clean industries to locate in Gresham
- Created Gresham 's first Conservation Overlay, protecting Gresham Butte
Financial Responsibility!
- Committed to NOT wasting your tax dollars
- Balancing city budgets while providing needed public services
Economic Development and Jobs!
- Supporting effective and responsible Government
- Pursue building our economy that is vital and relevant to Gresham
- Envisioning the future needs of Gresham and the generations to come
- Managing growth with clear direction and leadership
- Initiated updating confusing development codes for implementation 08-09
Endorsed by:
- Gresham City Council
- Mayor Shane Bemis
- Councilor Shirley Craddick
- Councilor Carol Nielsen-Hood
- Council Mike Bennett
- Council Dick Strathern
- Councilor Paul Warr-King
Endorsed by:
- Metro Councilor Rod Park
- Oregon League of Conservation Voters
“David's common sense approach and years of experience makes him an incredible asset to the city council. His leadership is critical to moving our community forward.”
– Gresham Mayor Shane T. Bemis
Keep Gresham moving forward! Vote – David Widmark
More information? www.davidwidmark.com
(This information furnished by Vote for David Widmark Gresham City Council)
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