lanuary 08. 2003
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Leaders Eye Resolutions for 2003
Local Leaders Share
Resolutions for 2003
Saltzman wants to use all o f his passion to make
w ould ju st like to take stock o f her life and be
sure nofamily.childor adult gets left behind. Kroeker
grateful for every thing and M ultnomah County Dis­
Multnomah County Commissioner Lisa Nalto
wants to make sure each neighborhood in Portland
trict 1 C om m issioner M aria Rojo de Steffey would
“Keep up with my health. Focus on improving conditions for people with mental
illness, to make sure they have housing when they are released and that they
aren't released in the middle of the night when the mental health clinics are not
open. Last year we saw a lot o f progress even with the budget cuts. We have to
keep moving ahead. ’
hasasenior neighborhood officer. Portland Public
like to appreciate beauty and everyday m iracles in
School Board m em ber Derry Jackson wants to get
the world.
Portland School Board Chair Karla Wenzel
“ Take stock o f my life and be grateful for everything. To me this
also means focusing more on my family. Professionally. I want
to work harder for more adequate and stable school funding.
For me this process is two fold - it means getting people
involved. It also means going directly to the State Legislature to
be a part o f a regional solution for funding problems."
Multnomah County Chair Dianne Linn
“My resolution is both personal and professional. I resolve to take good care o f
the people I'm responsible to and responsible for. ’
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Public School Board chairperson K arla W enzel
the district to work harder for high school students.
Dianne Linn. M ultnomah County C hair and the
Fire Chiet Ed W ilson wants to keep Portland safe
mother ot two teenagers said her resolution was both
from fires.
personal and professional.
Multnomah County District 3 Commissioner Lisa
Natio has devoted herself to the mental health crisis.
"I resolve to take good care o f the people I’m
responsible to and responsible for.” she said.”
Commissioners Roberts and SerenaC ruz w ill both
Charles Jordan, thedirectorof Portland Parks and
try to tind revenue to reestablish services lost in
Recreation who will retire in April, has otherthings in
budget cuts.
mind.
On the more sim ple side o f the fence. Portland
” 1 would I ike to leave quieter than I came,” he said.
Portland Parks and Recreation Director Charles Jordan
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“Become a respected elder o f the community. Professionally, I
would like to leave (retire) quieter than I came. When I came
there was a real political uproar. It was quite a scene for about a
month. When I leave April 1st it's going to be a lot quieter. ”
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Multnomah County Commissioner Marla Rojo de Steffey
“There is no question the obstacles facing us - the economy,
unemployment and threat of war. However, we still have much to
appreciate and cherish each and every day. I resolve to continue
to fight the good fight every day to assist those who are in need."
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Police Chief Mark Kroeker
“Move the community policing agenda forward by getting a senior neighborhood
officer to represent each neighborhood in the city. I'd like to establish solid,
respectful relations in every community - especially the Hispanic community
where there has been a little riff recently. My biggest priority is to make a National
Center for Disaster Decisions happen in Portland. That will be like bringing a
major employer to town. Personally, I 'll ju s t try to maintain a good level o f per­
sonal, emotional and spiritual fitness. "
Multnomah County Commissioner Lonnie Roberts
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“Loose about 30 pounds! I'm a chocoholic. Politically, I want to
see a change in the business tax. The present tax system is
cumbersome - it's not working. I want to see the city bring in
new business to broaden the base so we can restore county
services."
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Oregon Liquor Control Commission Director Pam Erickson
“Encourage Oregonians to continue to practice alcohol moderation - for women
that means no more than one drink each day and for men two drinks. So far I
think we 're all doing a good job at that. Also I want to encourage people to
continue practicing good parenting skills because that is the single most impor­
tant factor in reducing under-aged drinking. ’
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City Councilman Jim Francesconi
“Help save our schools by focusing
on academic excellence and stable
funding and to get more in touch
with my spiritual life. ’
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Portland School Board Member Derry Jackson
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“Pay attention to my young sons who are in college and my
daughter who is about to go to college. Professionally, in light
o f our recent financial and managerial crisis, I think, we as
. 1 leaders, have to maintain our composure. As for consistency, I
want to focus on challenging the district to work harder for
children in their last four years ofK-12.1 think it is the most
critical and vulnerable time in their education.’
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City Commissioner Dan Saltzman
“Use all o f my passion to make sure no family, child or adult gets left behind.
Personally, I want to do my best to be a good father for my teenage daughter. I
will try to continue to get her to like me and want to hang out with m e."
If your gambling is getting out of hand, there is a new program
Multnomah County Commissioner Serena Cruz
that can help you take it in a different direction.
“Spend more time with family and friends. Professionally I plan
to find more sources o f revenue to fund services for families
like healthcare, education, aging and disability - basically
everything we are losing."
The Gambling Evaluation And Reduction program (GEAR) is
an educational, phone-based counseling program designed for people
State Rep. Jackie Dingfelder
“I hope every legislator has made the same goal to work
towards solving the budget crisis. That's a big problem our
state is facing. I would like to revitalize the economy and create
more living wage jobs. My personal resolutions aren't so lofty.
I'm a yoga freak. So I want to keep up with my yoga because
when the Legislature gets heated up, I can forget to take care
o f myself. Yoga keeps me balanced. ”
who want to steer away from potentially dangerous gambling patterns
- without traveling to a treatment center.
GEAR is free, confidential and it’s easy to enroll. Call the
Metro President David Bragdon
toll free problem gambling help line at 877-278-6766 today and
"/ want to make the new Metro (government) a more account­
able and efficient organization."
an advisor will help determine if GEAR is right for you.
Choose the road to a b rig h te r fu tu re .
Fire Chief Ed Wilson
“I want to maintain Portland's top quality level o f protection
from fire and to encourage the wise use o f resources during
these tough financial times. I always have to effectively balance
my work and family life, making sure I take time to enjoy my
beautiful grandchildren - including one on the way. ’
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