Troutdale Canfield

Commentary and more from the west end of the Columbia River Gorge.

Aug 28, 2007

I Became A Bell System Operator 35 Years Ago Today.

TSPS Console "Will you accept a collect call from John Smith. . . Your number, please. . . Please deposit $1.35 for the next three ...
Last Tram(scam) To Troutdale

As far as I'm concerned, Mass Tram America's proposal for a tram in Troutdale is DOA. It will never be built. Here's why. Mass T...
Citizen Complaints: Edgefield ConcertsToo Loud?

I've received a few complaints about too-loud concerts at McMenamins Edgefield. So have other Troutdale city councilors. I can attest t...
Troutdale Garbage Day Pictorial, Jan. 24, 2007
Gresham Council Elections: At Large or Single District?

The Gresham Outlook recently reported on former Gresham City Councilor Richard Strathern's effort to change that city's council...
In Troutdale, New Access Requirement=No Access

Tuesday, August 15 the Troutdale City Council approved a land use application for the Tyson's Place Condominiums by a vote of 4-2. I vot...
Meeting Summary-City of Troutdale & McMenamins

In response to noise and traffic complaints regarding the concerts at McMenamins Edgefield, here's a summary of a meeting that took plac...
RAW NOTES- Troutdale City Council Resolution to Censure Mayor Kight

Here are raw notes I took during tonight’s Troutdale City Council discussion of the resolution to censure Troutdale Mayor Jim Kight. DIS...