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9A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016 Wheeler: Oregon produces more than 200 commodities Continued from Page 1A but he’s a sixth generation Ore- gonian with rural roots. His family was in the timber busi- ness; the Tillamook County town of Wheeler, on the Ore- gon Coast, was named after his great-grandfather, who started a mill there. His mother’s side comes from the Fossil area, in Eastern Oregon. Katy Coba, director of the Oregon Department of Agricul- ture, said Wheeler has a “very strong affi nity” for Oregon ag due to his background. “Because of his experience, he has that statewide perspec- tive,” she said. “He’s very sensi- tive to the fact that Portland does have a big infl uence on the rest of the state.” Coba knows Wheeler; among other encounters, he stood in for then-Gov. Ted Kulongoski to accompany Coba on an Oregon ag trade mission to Asia several years ago. “He hasn’t consulted me (on ag issues),” Coba said, “but if he had a question I think he would be very comfortable calling on me.” ‘Increasingly clueless’ For his part, Wheeler said he’s fully aware of both the urban-rural divide and urban-ru- ral interdependence. “You can’t talk about suc- cess in the agricultural indus- try without talking about the role urban areas play,” he said. “Urban communities in Amer- ica are increasingly clueless about the challenges facing rural communities.” But he said urban and rural areas also have issues in com- mon. During a visit to Roseburg, he heard people express concern about the homeless, just as they do in Portland. In Klamath Falls, there was worry about escalat- Edward “Ted” Wheeler Eric Mortenson/Capital Press Riders line up to board one of the twin Portland Aerial Tram cars that will carry them up to “Pill Hill,” Oregon Health & Science University. Portland’s growth patterns are a con- cern to the state’s farmers. MORE ON PORTLAND MAYOR-ELECT WHEELER Some political observers regard Portland Mayor-elect Ted Wheeler as Oregon’s gover- nor-in-waiting. He was a Multnomah County commissioner before being appointed state treasurer in 2010 upon the death of Ben Westlund, then won election as treasurer in his own right in 2012. He’s literally written a book on good govern- ment. He holds an economics degree from Stanford, an master of business administration degree from Columbia and a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard. He has experience in private business. He turns 54 at the end of August, is married and has a daughter, and comes across as intelligent, affable and fit — he climbed Mount Everest in 2002 and once did a snowshoe trek to the North Pole. • Age: 53 • Political party: Democrat • Residence: Southwest Portland, Ore. • Family: Wife, Katrina, and daughter • Education: Bachelor’s in economics, Stanford; MBA, Columbia University; MA in public policy, Harvard University • Professional career: Author; employee, Bank of America and Copper Mountain Trust; lecturer, Northeastern University; small business owner • Political career: Multnomah County Commissioner, 2007-10; Treasurer, State of Oregon, 2010-present; Mayor-elect, City of Portland, 2016 • Volunteer work: Neighborhood House, Oregon Sports Authority, Portland Mountain Rescue, Boy Scouts of America Sources: tedwheeler.com; votesmart.org Capital Press graphic ing housing costs, another Port- land concern. “If we just assume urban and rural communities are so dif- ferent that we have nothing in common, then we’re losing an opportunity to collaborate, share ideas and fi nd common solu- tions,” he said. Wheeler said he has inter- acted with the Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregon Cattlemen’s Association and nursery groups in the past. “The urban-rural divide has been around a long time,” Wheeler said. “It’s not new, and it’s not unique to Oregon. There’s always been people who exploit it for political gain. You won’t see me do that.” Making a difference He’ll take offi ce in a city that decides every election and can swamp statewide discussions of pesticides, labor, GMOs, wages or regulatory issues. Its land- use, water use and traffi c pat- terns can affect what farmers grow, how they grow it, how they get it to market and how they use and move equipment. “Land and transportation are the two things he can make a dif- ference in,” said Jeff Fairchild, produce director for 18 New Sea- sons grocery stores in the Port- land area. He deals with about 50 growers who sell to New Seasons, and must fi nd ways to deliver their products to the city. Dan Arp, dean of Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, said he would remind Wheeler that agriculture is the state’s second largest economic driver. Oregon ag produces $5 billion in annual farm-gate value and is a major source of jobs, Arp said. The state produces more than 200 commodities and is equally diverse in terms of acreage and farming methods, he said. Port- land’s celebrated “foodie” cul- ture is supported by an agri- cultural sector that provides high-quality foods and bever- ages, with an emphasis on sus- tainability, Arp said. Coba, the state ag director, said development of the pro- posed James Beard Public Mar- ket, named for a renowned chef from the city, could showcase Oregon agriculture in down- town Portland. “Clearly there’s a passion around food in Portland, we all know that,” she said. Others in agriculture note Portland’s infl uence on issues ranging from gas taxes to the minimum wage. Another said Portland ought to take greater advantage of nearby agricul- tural production to eliminate the city’s food “deserts,” the areas where poor people don’t have ready access to fresh, healthy food. Many in ag hope the new mayor realizes the Port of Port- land and Portland International Airport are agriculture’s pipe- line to world markets, whether it’s hazelnuts to China, wheat to Japan or blueberries to South Korea. Port delays, labor strife and an inadequate transporta- tion infrastructure cost produc- ers time and money, and they believe fi xing those problems should be a priority. Wheeler agrees, and said it is a statewide issue. “A lot of the future suc- cess of the agricultural industry hinges on partnering with the urban area and the Port of Port- land,” he said. “I think there’s a general lack of understanding about what it takes to make agricultural enter- prises successful from an eco- nomic standpoint,” he said. “That’s an area where I have a lot to learn and to share with my constituents, and I look forward to those opportunities.” CL ASSIF IE D M ARK ETPL A CE P lace classified ad s o n lin e at w w w .d ailyasto rian .co m o r call 503-325-3211 61 Bankruptcy N EW BANKRUPTCY $275 26 Years Experience (503)440-0281 / (503)678-7939 70 Help Wanted TOD AY! Look a t these a ds first Assistant Mailroom Supervisor: Opportunity to work full-time in our packaging and distributing department at The Daily Astorian. Duties include using machines to process printed materials, organize workflow and perform clerical and supervisory tasks. 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