tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885435.post7669011587475609953..comments2024-03-22T13:00:47.429-07:00Comments on Troutdale Canfield: Troutdale Shouldn't Be Rushed By FEDEXUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885435.post-6697600230333901102007-07-05T00:33:00.000-07:002007-07-05T00:33:00.000-07:00Councilor Quinby,Thanks for your comments. I too t...Councilor Quinby,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments. I too thought the Fairview City Council was treated rather rudely that night. We all should have been sitting at the same table as equals.<BR/><BR/>Troutdale is having a public hearing regarding creation of an Enterprise Zone on July 10. Based on comments I've read on the Gresham Outlook website, there may be some negative citizen comments about this. <BR/><BR/>We'll see who shows up. Having said that, I'm leaning in favor of creating an Enterprise Zone. I'm not sure why Troutdale would want to say "No" to potentially 500-1000 family wage jobs, and a significant multiplier effect of companies also wanting to make an investment here.<BR/> <BR/>There are other reasons I'm leaning in favor of an Enterprise Zone. I'll write about them soon.<BR/><BR/>I think it would be wise to have a "do-over" joint work session with the Fairview City Council before a decision is made. It would be best for everyone to know exactly what the real agenda is, let everyone lay their cards on the table and work through the positives and negatives for our respective cities.Troutdale Canfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375969734809182354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885435.post-89962259657700834062007-07-04T11:59:00.000-07:002007-07-04T11:59:00.000-07:00Good info Councilor! I can't disagree with anythin...Good info Councilor! I can't disagree with anything you say.<BR/> <BR/>As a councilor from Fairview, who attended the "workshop"??? I was somewhat disappointed with the tone of the meeting too, but mostly in how it was all presented. It was so loose that Troutdale Councilor Ripma was quite frustrated. When he voiced his frustration, he was promptly chastised by other members. We weren't really told in a structured form how the meeting was to be presented. i.e. tell us what you're going to tell us about. What was the meeting purpose & agenda. <BR/><BR/>Fairview councilors & mayor were made to sit in the audience & not even invited to the table. Multiple times Fairview's Mayor Weatherby raised his hand to speak several times, but was never acknowledged. Combine that with the lack of respect given councilor Ripma's concerns & it was more like a "dog & pony" show. <BR/>Those citizens who vote must get involved, attend meetings & pay attention to what's occurring!<BR/>While I haven't made a decision on an enterprise zone one way or the other, I too do not like being rushed without due diligence. As city councilors, elected by the voters, our duty is to the voters, not just big taxpayers or non taxpayer want-to be's. We all want proper development, but not at a sacrifice to reason & common sense.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for presenting this blog!<BR/><BR/>Ken Quinby<BR/>member<BR/>Fairview City CouncilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com