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August 2. 2006
ODOT Study to Look at Diversity Goals
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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
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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
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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.
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