Kelly Doyle
QUESTION 1: How will you engage with voters in SW Portland if elected? Please provide specifics on how your constituents will be able to communicate with you and how you will communicate with us.
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CANDIDATE RESPONSE:
This first issue to be addressed is communication between city council and Multnomah county and Metro. I am positive that communication will be improved for all.
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QUESTION 2: The transition to a purely legislative city council with geographical representation is a major shift from the current structure in which councilors oversee city bureaus. Under the old government structure, concerns about transportation or traffic circulation issues would be addressed to the commissioner in charge of PBOT; concerns about parks would go to the commissioner overseeing the Parks bureau; etc. Given the shift away from administrative powers on the council, how will you make sure constituent concerns are addressed?
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CANDIDATE RESPONSE:
As we are ALL constituents that will be an evolving process.
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QUESTION 3: What role should neighborhood associations play in fostering residents’ engagement with city government and elected officials?
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CANDIDATE RESPONSE:
Advisory and cooperative. We need to build bridges and paths - not walls of resentment.
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QUESTION 4: District 4 is large and covers many neighborhoods. What issues do you think are particularly important for SW Portland neighborhoods (not downtown)? What proposals would you make to address these issues?
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CANDIDATE RESPONSE:
Maintaining and improving the quality of life in Portland. As issues are raised we will HAVE to seek new paths of cooperation.
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QUESTION 5: How do you plan to work with your District 4 colleagues to ensure productive outcomes on district issues?
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CANDIDATE RESPONSE:
Depends on whom the voters choose. I plan to work diligently and cooperatively with my new colleagues
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QUESTION 6: Why should voters in SW Portland give you a vote?
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CANDIDATE RESPONSE:
I grew up in SW Portland (now South Corbett Ave). I did first grade at Shattuck grade school and graduated from West Hills Christian School and then Lincoln High. I have owned property both residential and commercial in SW Portland. Currently I live and work in 97219 (both office and residence are rented).
As a native of SW Portland - I love and understand our people and hopes and issues better than any other candidate running for office due to in part: interning in commissioner Schwab's office, a member of the South Portland neighborhood association and in sole practice as a member of the Oregon State bar since 1984 (and the Federal Bar since 1986).
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