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Subscriptions, PO Box 3137, Portland OR 97208 s u b s c r ip t io n s a re j u s t $ 6 0 p e r y e a r (please include check with this subscription form) N ame : _______________ ___________ _ A ddress : T elephone : or email subscriptions® portlandobserver.com August 2. 2006 ODOT Study to Look at Diversity Goals I 503-288-0033 Subscribe’ Fill Out & Send To: Celebrating ‘D iversity Race-conscious contracting under review The Oregon Transportation Commission has approved con ducting a study that will pro vide information regarding its contracting activities involv ing disadvantaged businesses. “I’m delighted w e’re going to do this work because it is very important to the way we do business that we represent the diversity of the citizens of this state,” said ODOT Com missioner Janice Wilson. “It’s critical that we be a leader in the state in making sure that we are representing all citi zens when w e’re spending all citizens’ money.” The move com es after a May 2005 decision by the U. S. Ninth Circuit Court that said a state department of trans portation could not have a race-conscious disadvantaged business program without a disparity study showing the inequality in contracting op portunities. A “disadvantaged business” includes small businesses that are at least 51 percent owned by women, minorities (Black Americans, Hispanic Am eri c a n s, N a tiv e A m e ric a n s, Asian-Pacific Americans and Subcontinent Asian A m eri cans) or other individuals on a case-by-case basis. o f contract dollars that the w inning co n tra cto r had to spend by subcontracting with disadvantaged businesses. N ow , O D O T in c lu d e s aspirational targets instead of hard goals associated with its contracts. "Inclusion of DBE firms is strongly encouraged, and we will work to assist DBE firms to identify and resolve barri ers to their participation in public contracts,” said ODOT Janice Wilson Director Matt Ciarrett in a re ODOT had operated a Dis cent memo to O regon’s con advantaged Business Enter tracting community. The Oregon Transportation prise program for more than Department will hire an inde two decades. Until the federal court ruling, the state included pendent consultant to conduct in its contracts, where appro the study, which may take one priate, a required percentage to two years to complete. T riM e t H ir e s N e w T ra n sit M a n a g e r organizations. He recently served as Vice President of Operations with US FtxxJService Inc in Mem phis, Tenn. "Cornelius Booker brings to TriMet fresh perspectives, pow erful analytical skills and rel evant experience in several in dustries," said Michael Ford, di rector of transportation opera tions. "1 look forward to work ing with Cornelius to strengthen our support of operators." His previous experience in Cornelius Booker has been named the new Transit Man ager forTriMet's Merlo Opera tions Center in Beaverton. In thisrole, Bookerwill lead nearly 300 employees and also help to continue todeliverahighquality o f service and performance through continuous staff in volvement. Booker comes to TriMet with more than 16 years of experi ence in operations, management, Cornelius Booker transportation and logistics in large L egal N otices Need to publish a court document or notice? Need an affidavit of publication quickly and efficiently? Please fax or e-mail your notice for a free price quote! Fax: 503-288-0015 e-mail: classlfle<ls@portlantlobsetver.com The Portland Observer Portland Community College cludes working as the Director of Operations at ADVO Inc, a direct mail media company, and Distribution Center Manager at Fleming Foods Inc. Booker also served as Senior Logistics Of ficer in the US Army. Booker has a master's degree in Orga nizational Management/Admin- istration from Golden Gate Uni versity and a bachelor's degree in Political Science/Public Af fairs from California State Uni versity. Vietnam Memorial Wall Returns Exhibit to make Gresham stop The Vietnam Traveling Wall is making its way to Gresham. From Thursday, Aug 10 to Saturday, Aug. 13, the extraor dinary exhibit will be available for viewing at Forest Lawn C em etery. This will allow people of all ages to honor and remember the men and w om en who served in the U.S. Arm ed Forces. The 8-foot high, 340-foot long exhibit replicates the well- known V ietnam M em orial Wall, based in W ashington, DC. Features o f The Vietnam Traveling Wall include com puters to help find the names of loved ones, family mem bers and friends. In addition to the 24-hour W all exhibit, Forest Lawn Cemetery has scheduled vari ous community activities hon oring the exhibit throughout the 4-day period. To help volunteer with the event or for more information, call Forest Lawn Cemetery at 503-665-1197. Job O p p o rtu n ities You could be part of the exciting future at Portland Community College! PCC is a dynamic multi campus district with a reputation for innovation and excellence in the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Our diverse student population numbers over 85,000 from all parts of the Portland metropolitan area. PCC works to foster excellence in both teaching and learning. And we are actively seeking applicants who will bring diversity to our faculty, staff and management ranks. The college is currently accepting applications for many full-tim e and part-tim e positions for academic year 2006/2007. Complete position information and online application can be found on the PCC Online Employment Opportunities web site: jobs.pcc.edu or by calling PCC S taff Employment: (503) 978-5857. As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution, PCC actively seeks qualified minorities, women, and individuals with disa b ilities to enhance its work force and to reflect Portland the diversity of its student body. Community ♦ College Be known ns one of 'America's Finest.' Become an FBI Special Agent. 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