MARY OLSON
OCCUPATION: Accountant, Oregon City School District
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Full-time mom and volunteer for schools, Boy Scouts, sports programs: 1989-2008. CFO, Financial Analyst, Contracts Manager; Northwest Permanente , PC: 1981-89. Management Analyst, Accountant, City of Portland Public Works Dept. & City Engineer's Office: 1975-81.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: M.B.A., Finance, University of Portland ; B.A., Business Admin./Accounting, Southern Oregon University
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Advisory Board – 2 terms; Lake Oswego Planning Commission (Appointed May, 2008)
Personal: Lake Oswego resident for 18 years. Family: Husband Rick and two sons.
As your City Councilor, I promise to give all residents an opportunity to be heard and to have their views considered. I will represent the broader public interest and open up the decision making process.
With a management and finance career in both the public and private sectors, and extensive volunteer experience with the City, our schools, and in the community, I will bring a wealth of knowledge and practical problem solving skills to your City Council.
If you elect me to City Council, I will work to:
- Ensure completion of an appropriate sewer interceptor project that meets DEQ deadlines, within budget.
- Preserve the character of our neighborhoods and our revitalized downtown.
- Manage growth and development responsibly.
- Ensure that basic services are a priority: public health, public safety, sound infrastructure, and maintenance of existing public assets.
- Efficiently manage public funds.
- Ensure the affordability of Lake Oswego for all its citizens.
- Foster a collaborative, open relationship with my fellow citizens.
- Provide an environment that supports businesses and economic development.
- Advance the concepts of a truly sustainable community: economic and social, as well as environmental, sustainability.
As a member of the Parks Board that was instrumental in acquiring Luscher Farm, I know how much you value our parks and open spaces, the beauty and livability of our city. Let's continue to make positive progress together.
For more information please visit
www.olsonforcouncil.com
(This information furnished by Mary Olson)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.