JENNI SIMONIS
OCCUPATION: Web site designer, local non-profits and small businesses
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Democratic Field Director; Campus Coordinator, New Voters Project; Constituent Services Representative, U.S. Congressman Nick Lampson; Reporter, Alvin Community Newspapers; Managing Editor, Santa Fe Newspapers
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Journalism and Computer Science at the University of Houston
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: President, NE Gresham Neighborhood Association; Gresham Neighborhood Coalition; Rental Inspection Task Force
Jenni Simonis is involved in the community:
- Reactivated her neighborhood association
- Represented renters on the Rental Inspection Task Force
- Participated in the selection of our new police chief
- Active with the safety levy committee
- Helped fight the Wal-Mart Supercenter at Powell and 181st
- Active volunteer at Hall Elementary
- Gresham Neighborhood Coalition member
- Meeting with citizens all over Gresham
- Nearly a decade of experience working to support police, fire, local schools, and the city of Gresham
- Lobbied the state legislature and the Gresham City Council to support payday loan reform
Jenni Simonis will work to:
- Increase public participation and input in the city
- Hold regular community meetings to hear citizen concerns and issues
- Support neighborhood and business associations
- Look for new and innovative sources of funding
- Attracting and retaining businesses – and survey those who leave to find out why
- Coordinating resources from the local to the federal level to ensure we're working as a team
- Support Mayor Shane Bemis' actions to make TriMet responsible and accountable
- Protect our natural resources
- Increase the safety of our citizens and businesses
Jenni Simonis will bring new and innovative ideas to the council, which is why she's earned the support of neighbors, community leaders, small business owners, and the Multnomah County Democratic Party.
Jenni Simonis for Gresham City Council – Position #1.
“I'm interested in hearing from individuals and businesses about their concerns and issues – please use the contact information below to get a hold of me.”
503-875-1049, jenni@votejenni.com
www.votejenni.com
(This information furnished by Friends of Jenni Simonis)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.