Troutdale Canfield

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

Oct 30, 2007

A great loss.

Labels: Misc

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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Tax Increment Financing: Take it to the neighborhoods

I strongly support redevelopment of Troutdale's old sewer treatment plant. I posted the Oregonian article from March 2002 to to remind u...
Let's Talk Garbage Rates

Did you know that Sandy's residential rates are a better deal than Troutdale's? Not only are Sandy's basic rates lower, they in...