Jim Kight
OCCUPATION: Small business owner
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: President Kight Photography, Inc. 1979-Present; Commercial/ portrait photographer 1969-1979; United States Navy; Vietnam Veteran 1967-1968.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Washington High School; Mt. Hood Community College; Portland State University.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale City Council May 1994-Present; Troutdale Budget Committee; Troutdale Charter Review Committee; Troutdale Emergency Management Representative; Urban Renew Committee; Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation Four Cities of East County; Tri-Met Transit Choices for Livability; League of Oregon Cities Transportation Committee.
Livability is the primary goal to maintain our small town feeling. The city has played a major role to that end. The council voted to construct a parking lot on the north side thus spurring development on the main street. Utilities were put underground, decorative street lamps were installed and street trees were planted. Mayors Square is the focal point of the pride we have for our city.
During my tenure on city council, we upgraded most of the parks in our system. Our parks program is comprehensive and serves all age groups.
Through council action, we rejected additional streets connecting to 257th as well as having streets cutting through residential areas that would create safety hazards.
We need to maintain greenspaces and expand parks before the opportunity has passed us by. I spearheaded a project that will culminate in the acquisition of sixty acres behind our community college that will be added to our greenspace program. No development can occur in this area.
I will continue to work diligently for the livability of our city by continued expansion of our greenspaces and parks. As a matter of safety, it is also critical to complete sidewalks and provide better street lighting in and near schools.
Another priority of mine has been and will continue to be, maintaining a fully staffed and well-trained police department.
I ask for your vote and support for re-election to the Troutdale City Council.
(This information furnished by Jim Kight)
Norman D. Thomas
OCCUPATION: Software Engineer (ADP since 1983)
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: U.S. Army
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated Centennial High School 1972; Graduated Portland Community College 1983 (A.A.S. Applications Computer Programming; A.S. General Studies); Continuing Education Mt. Hood Community College (Business Administration)
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale Citizen Advisory Committee 1994-present (current Chair); Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission 1996-present (Chair since 1998). Appointed to both the CAC and MHCRC by the Troutdale City Council
"I want to help". Troutdale is growing and how it grows is important. It requires proper management to preserve the livability of Troutdale for everyone. Promoting and building neighborhood associations, boosters, and other citizen groups is key to involving residents in the decision making process. Citizen involvement is essential in maintaining Troutdale as the community in which we want to live.
Personal Background:
• U.S. Army 1972 to 1981 (Honorable Discharge)
• Married Charlene in 1974; We have two children and one grandchild. Both children graduated from Reynolds High School.
• Troutdale resident since 1992
• Involved in local churches since 1981
Endorsements:
• "I have keenly appreciated, not only the accomplishments of the MHCRC under his leadership, but also the open `consensus' style he brought to the Chairman's position". (David Olson)
• "Norm Thomas will bring integrity and independent thinking to the City Council. His decision making skills on the CAC and MHCRC have been a great asset". (Doug Daoust/ City Councilor)
• "He will make a good City Councilor because Norm is fair minded and has the ability to evaluate both sides of an issue". (Paul Thalhofer/ Mayor)
• "I have found him to be a thorough man who not only gets `the job done' but done excellently. He has the ability to take direction as well as lead and he works well in the `team setting.' I would add that Norman is a man of highest integrity; when he gives you his word you can count on it". (Kerry Flohr/ Pastor)
(This information furnished by Norman D. Thomas)