Polk County News
2A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 28, 2016
Dallas council draws seven candidates
Itemizer-Observer staff report
DALLAS — Seven candi-
dates are running for five
open seats on the Dallas City
Council. Mayor Brian Dalton
will run for re-election unop-
posed.
During this election cycle,
we sent each candidate a
questionnaire asking why
they are running and about
issues facing the city.
Here are their responses:
NAME: Terry L. Crawford.
AGE: 65.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Retired after 33 years as agricul-
tural teacher.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of
Science (1973) and Master of
Science (1983) Agriculture Edu-
cation at the University of
Idaho.
PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT
SERVICE: None.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU
RESIDED IN THE AREA YOU
WILL REPRESENT: More than
six years.
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING
FOR OFFICE? I have been a life-
long volun-
teer. I was
encouraged
by the com-
ments of
Franklin
Graham at
the Capitol
and a city
councilor to
Crawford
convert my
skills, abili-
ties, attitudes, and discernment
into an involvement in city gov-
ernment.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST
SINGLE ISSUE FACING THE
CITY OF DALLAS? HOW
WOULD YOU ADDRESS IT IF
ELECTED? There is a percep-
tion among those that I have
spoken to that city council
needs to be more involved in
the oversight functions of city
government. That does not
mean interference with those
functions, but ensuring that
the actions of government
match up with the perceived
needs of the citizens of Dallas.
Beyond that, I believe that
EMS and city growth issues
will come to the forefront.
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS
THE BEST OPTION FOR COV-
ERING THE REVENUE SHORT-
FALL AT THE DALLAS AQUAT-
IC CENTER? There are two ways
of covering a shortfall — in-
crease revenue or reduce costs.
Revenue can be produced by
user fees, budget shifts, in-
creased attendance, or taxation.
Cost-cutting measures include
reduction of labor costs, over-
head, short-term cost, or main-
tenance. The solution will re-
quire a combination of these
approaches, hopefully, without
sacrificing the Aquatic Center’s
current mission.
I do not believe in taxing the
general population for the ben-
efit of a specific user group.
These questions need analysis:
Will increased advertising justify
its cost? Would a budget shift
harm or slow other city goals?
Will cost cutting measures re-
duce services?
—
NAME: Paul Trahan.
AGE: 69.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Retired.
EDUCATION: The George
Washington University — Bach-
elor of Science degree — 1974
PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT
SERVICE: Dallas Budget Com-
mittee, Dal-
las Charter
Committee,
Dallas De-
velopment
Code Com-
mittee, Dal-
las School
Bond Com-
mittee, cur-
rently on the
Trahan
Dallas Utility
Rate Review Committee.
CAMPAIGN PHONE NUM-
BER: 503-383-5043.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU
RESIDED IN THE AREA YOU
WILL REPRESENT: 16 years.
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING
FOR OFFICE? I believe it’s my
civic duty. I bring a fresh vision
with experience. Since 1992, I
have worked with development
in cities creating opportunities
for new business while using
constructive funding ideas to
maintain services. I believe in a
good relationship with the
school district and improving
quality of life.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SIN-
GLE ISSUE FACING THE CITY
OF DALLAS? HOW WOULD
YOU ADDRESS IT IF ELECTED?
We need to develop a plan that
encourages new business to in-
vest in Dallas. In order to devel-
op a plan, we need to start by
fixing some of the items that
have turned business away
from Dallas such as infrastruc-
ture. I would work with city staff
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WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS
THE BEST OPTION FOR COV-
ERING THE REVENUE SHORT-
FALL AT THE DALLAS AQUAT-
IC CENTER? The Aquatic Center
is one of Dallas’s greatest assets
and needs to remain available
for our community to enjoy. If
elected, I would explore differ-
ent business plans for operating
the Aquatic Center. A possible
way of decreasing the revenue
shortfall would be to consider
leasing; not selling, the Aquatic
Center to a private company
that specializes in the operation
of aquatic centers. Providing a
long term lease of several years
would encourage a company to
invest in our facility. Such in-
vestment might include expan-
sion of the facility to include in-
door racquet ball and squash
courts inviting more member-
ships.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WISH
TO NOTE ABOUT THE POSI-
TION YOU ARE SEEKING?
US Navy Veteran, Honorably
Discharged; creative problem
solver; experience working with
development in Oregon cities
since 1992; constructive fund-
ing ideas; believes in economic
opportunities; Perrydale School
Volunteer for over ten years;
youth Sports coach.
—
NAME: Marsha Heeter.
AGE: 68.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
First Christian Church, 7 years.
EDUCATION: High School —
American School (Manila,
Philippines), College — Oregon
State 1966-69, University of
Phoenix, Bachelor of Arts, 2002.
PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT
SERVICE: As an employee (sec-
retary): U.S. Department of Agri-
culture, 1973-1980; state of Ore-
gon 1981-1983, city of Dallas
1983-2007; city of Falls City (in-
terim City Recorder) 2010.
CAMPAIGN PHONE NUM-
BER: 503-409-5178.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU
RESIDED IN THE AREA YOU
WILL REPRESENT: 43 years.
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING
FOR OFFICE? I would like to
help ensure that Dallas contin-
ues to be a well-run city that is a
great place for people to live
and work.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SIN-
GLE ISSUE FACING THE CITY
OF DALLAS? HOW WOULD
YOU ADDRESS IT IF ELECTED?
I think the biggest issues facing
the city of Dallas are planning
for the future and dealing with
providing adequate services to
our citizens as the population
grows. The city’s 2030 vision is a
great start for that.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE
COLLECTION EVENT!
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS
THE BEST OPTION FOR COV-
ERING THE REVENUE SHORT-
FALL AT THE DALLAS AQUAT-
IC CENTER? From a historical
perspective,
the city’s
general fund
has always
been used
to pay a por-
tion of the
costs of run-
ning the old
swimming
pool and
Heeter
now the
aquatic center. I think the city
has worked hard at maximizing
income from aquatic center
users and minimizing expenses.
Looking at other aquatic center
budgets would be a way to see
if there are other options.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WISH
TO NOTE ABOUT THE POSI-
TION YOU ARE SEEKING? My
many years of experience
should be of benefit to the Dal-
las City Council and the citizens
of Dallas.
—
NAME: Jennie Rummell.
AGE: 32.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Self-employed massage thera-
pist since 2007.
EDUCATION:
Astoria High School 2002.
Western Oregon University
2006 — Bachelor of Science
Health Education; Oregon
School of Massage 2007 Certifi-
cate/Licensure.
PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT
SERVICE: Parks citizen advisory
board, current 2016.
CAMPAIGN PHONE NUM-
BER: 503-440-3360.
CAMPAIGN WEBSITE:
www.facebook.com/Jen-
nieRummellDallasCityCouncil/.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU
RESIDED IN THE AREA YOU
WILL REPRESENT: Six years in
Dallas.
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING
FOR OFFICE? I want to be more
involved and
get fellow
citizens
more in-
volved. Hav-
ing pride in
the area you
live is impor-
tant. I love,
and want to
keep, the
Rummell
small-town
feel, but also want to help Dal-
las flourish. I want downtown
businesses filled and more peo-
ple spending time in the com-
munity.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SIN-
GLE ISSUE FACING THE CITY
OF DALLAS? HOW WOULD
YOU ADDRESS IT IF ELECT-
ED? Economics. Our down-
town is so vacant and busi-
nesses struggle. I think that if
we found a niche for our town
that really represents who we
are we would be able to attract
visitors, bring more jobs, create
more revenue and flourish as a
town. We need to utilize the
systems we have in place,
make sure our budget is within
its limits and help all citizens
feel included and happy within
the community. We have a
wide range of citizens in this
area, and it is important that
everyone's needs are ad-
dressed.
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS
THE BEST OPTION FOR COV-
ERING THE REVENUE SHORT-
FALL AT THE DALLAS AQUAT-
IC CENTER? I think we should
add additional services; simple
weights, treadmill, etc. Make it
an optional pass program, and
then look at other ways of utiliz-
ing it, by offering more class
and instruction, plus room
rentals. It needs to have anoth-
er look at how it is funded and
managed; where the funds
come from and what section of
the city it falls under.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WISH
TO NOTE ABOUT THE POSI-
TION YOU ARE SEEKING? I am
just your everyday, average citi-
zen. I felt like it was time I get in-
volved and help others become
involved, either by pitching their
ideas or being a go-to person on
concerns or congrats for the city.
There are so many different walks
of life happening in Dallas and
we need to support All of those. I
would also like to see more busi-
nesses that are family friendly
and appealing to all ages.
—
NAME: Kelly Gabliks (incum-
bent).
AGE: 56.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Retired as a Senior Assistant At-
torney General, Oregon Depart-
ment of Justice (21 years).
EDUCATION: Graduated;
South Salem High School (1978)
Bachelor of Science; University
of Oregon (1983).
Master of Arts; Rutgers Uni-
versity (1984); Juris Doctor; Ari-
zona State University (1988).
PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT:
Dallas City Councilor — 2013 to
present; Interim Executive Di-
rector, Oregon Board of Tax
Practitioners
(2015); Chair,
Vice Chair
and Mem-
ber, Dallas
B u d g e t
Committee
(1999-2012);
Member,
Polk County
Committee
Gabliks
for Citizen
Involvement (Planning Issues)
(2001-2006); Chair, Tualatin Li-
brary Committee (1992-1997);
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Peg
Jolin, Oregon House of Repre-
sentatives (1985 Session); Assis-
tant Sergeant at Arms, Oregon
House of Representatives (1983
Session).
CAMPAIGN PHONE NUM-
BER AND EMAIL: 503-831-
0892; email: gabliks-
4dallas@gmail.com
HOW LONG HAVE YOU
RESIDED IN THE AREA YOU
WILL REPRESENT: Almost 20
years.
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING
FOR OFFICE? It’s important to
give back to your community.
Serving on the council allows
me to do that. My goal is to
work to ensure our tax dollars
are spent responsibly, laws
passed are necessary and fair,
and that Dallas continues to be
a great place to live, work and
play.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SIN-
GLE ISSUE FACING THE CITY
OF DALLAS? HOW WOULD
YOU ADDRESS IT IF ELECTED?
The biggest issue is establishing
a robust and diversified econo-
my. New businesses are neces-
sary for the continued vitality of
our city. Such businesses bring
new citizens who will shop, live
and contribute to our commu-
nity. However, existing busi-
nesses cannot be ignored.
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS
THE BEST OPTION FOR COV-
ERING THE REVENUE SHORT-
FALL AT THE DALLAS AQUAT-
IC CENTER? The best option,
one that is fair and will not fall
disproportionally on any one
group of Dallas citizens, is a
combination of actions that
should assist in closing the rev-
enue shortfall without jeopard-
izing the future of the Aquatic
Center. These include: (1) a
modest fee increase; (2) revital-
ization of the “Friends of the
Aquatic Center” volunteer
group; (3) continued applica-
tion/use of grant monies to en-
sure the Aquatic Center is oper-
ated in the most efficient and
cost-effective manner possible;
and (4) continued/Increased
promotion of Aquatic Center
use opportunities (parties, swim
meets, rehabilitation, recre-
ation) to persons both inside
and outside Dallas.
—
NAME: LaVonne Wilson.
AGE: 79.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Retired.
EDUCATION: Lincoln High
School, Seattle Wash.; Lewis &
Clark College; Oregon School
Business Officials classes certifi-
cate.
PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT
EXPERIENCE: Dallas City Coun-
cil, 1984-present; Dallas School
District finance committee.
CAMPAIGN PHONE NUM-
BER: 503-623-8647.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU
RESIDED IN THE AREA YOU
REPRESENT? 45 years.
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING
FOR OFFICE? I believe the city
of Dallas is a very wonderful
place to live and want to assist
in maintain-
ing and en-
hancing the
livability of
our commu-
nity. I contin-
ue to serve
on many
boards in our
community,
Wilson
which gives
me an understanding of the
needs and concerns of our resi-
dents.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SIN-
GLE ISSUE FACING THE CITY
OF DALLAS? HOW WOULD
YOU ADDRESS IT IF ELECT-
ED? One of the main responsi-
bilities of city leadership is to
maintain city infrastructure as
to function, whether it is
streets, water, sewer or other
department needs. Leadership
needs to keep residents in-
formed of needed infrastruc-
ture additions or improve-
ments and offer opportunities
for public input. These areas
also require that we monitor
our monies in each program
and be assured that we main-
tain a reserve for unforeseen
events.
See ELECTION, Page 3A
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“Home Front”? This is a part of Polk County his-
tory that is little known today, forgotten as the
population has aged.
How did we deal with the local effects of the
war: rationing, labor shortage, blackouts, fear of
invasion, the disruptions caused by the estab-
lishment of Camp Adair, the concerns for loved
ones who were in the Services and the new pres-
sures on women who had to deal with life in the
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How did Polk County change?
These are the topics that we wish to examine. A
joint effort of the Itemizer-Observer and the Polk
County History Museum is soliciting input from
anyone who wishes to participate. Are you old
enough to remember those times (at least
WWII), do you have old letters, newspapers, pho-
tos, family history or diaries? We are open to al-
most anything that could give us an idea of “…
how it was…” back then.
I welcome your contributions…I can be con-
tacted at: davidm3123@aol.com.