Showing posts with label Robert Canfield. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Robert Canfield. Show all posts
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Nov 6, 2016
Your Vote Determines Progress Or Stagnation!
From Mayor Doug Daoust: Your vote will determine progress or stagnation:
"I have been the mayor of Troutdale the last four years. When I was elected, 70 percent of Worksthe voters put their trust in me to lead. Now I’m asking you to trust me again when I give you my opinion on who should be elected to council as I step aside.
I personally know all the candidates running this year. My recommendations are only based on the required skills, professionalism and attitudes of a good councilor, using experience working alongside many different people during my 20 years on council. Here it is: for mayor, Casey Ryan; for position No. 2, Randy Lauer; for position No. 4, Robert Canfield; for position No. 6, John Wilson.
If you want our city to keep moving forward, these are your people who will have the vision and right professional attitude. If you want our city to take some steps backward with developing our Urban Renewal Area, and put at risk the progress we’ve made in public safety, then the other four-pack slate of candidates may provide that for you.
I will always support whoever wins, but love and concern for the future of our community drives my honest opinion."
Doug Daoust
Mayor of Troutdale
"I have been the mayor of Troutdale the last four years. When I was elected, 70 percent of Worksthe voters put their trust in me to lead. Now I’m asking you to trust me again when I give you my opinion on who should be elected to council as I step aside.
I personally know all the candidates running this year. My recommendations are only based on the required skills, professionalism and attitudes of a good councilor, using experience working alongside many different people during my 20 years on council. Here it is: for mayor, Casey Ryan; for position No. 2, Randy Lauer; for position No. 4, Robert Canfield; for position No. 6, John Wilson.
If you want our city to keep moving forward, these are your people who will have the vision and right professional attitude. If you want our city to take some steps backward with developing our Urban Renewal Area, and put at risk the progress we’ve made in public safety, then the other four-pack slate of candidates may provide that for you.
I will always support whoever wins, but love and concern for the future of our community drives my honest opinion."
Doug Daoust
Mayor of Troutdale
Oct 21, 2016
Support Robert Canfield for Troutdale city council!
I am running for Troutdale city council. It is a volunteer position. In order to get elected, we need to buy signs, palm cards, mailers, postage, web sites, buying a domain, paying to be in the voter pamphlet and many other misc expenses.
All of this requires fundraising. This is probably the hardest part for me. If I could get each of my supporters, friends and visitors to donate $10 or more it would help out a lot. Thanks for all of your consideration. It's easy, Just go to CANFIELDFORTROUTDALE.ORG and click on "DONATE".
All of this requires fundraising. This is probably the hardest part for me. If I could get each of my supporters, friends and visitors to donate $10 or more it would help out a lot. Thanks for all of your consideration. It's easy, Just go to CANFIELDFORTROUTDALE.ORG and click on "DONATE".
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Aug 18, 2016
Why I'm running for Troutdale City Council
Why I'm running for Troutdale City Council, position #4:
OUR CITY IS GOING BROKE.
OUR CITY COUNCIL IS BROKEN.
Yes, Troutdale is slowly going broke. Our city has been deficit spending for many years. During this year's Troutdale budget sessions, the city's finance director advised that in five years, the city's reserves could be so low, it's possible the city may have to borrow money to pay its bills at that time.
The budget committee, which includes the city council, has kicked the deficit can down the road for the last ten years. It's time we lived within our means. I will work hard to make sure our city balances its budget. You and I have to to balance our personal budgets, It's time the city did the same!
Yes, our city council is broken. If you don't believe me, go to a Troutdale city council meeting or watch a meeting on TV. You'll see petty bickering, indecision, councilors raising their voices at each other. THE MORE THEY TALK, THE LESS THEY SAY.
It's embarrassing to see such a lack of professionalism and mutual respect from some of our elected officials! And it is not acceptable!
Right now, some members of the city council seem like they're more interested pursuing their own personal agendas instead of looking out for YOU, the Troutdale resident.
If elected, I will have a different agenda- to do my best to professionally and respectfully represent the 16,000 Troutdale residents who deserve a balanced city budget, well-maintained parks, safer streets, and opportunities for new business.
In closing, let me tell you the most important reason I'm running for Troutdale city council: I LOVE OUR TOWN!
Let me know what concerns you have about our town!
Contact me at: troutdalecanfield@gmail.com
OUR CITY IS GOING BROKE.
OUR CITY COUNCIL IS BROKEN.
Yes, Troutdale is slowly going broke. Our city has been deficit spending for many years. During this year's Troutdale budget sessions, the city's finance director advised that in five years, the city's reserves could be so low, it's possible the city may have to borrow money to pay its bills at that time.
The budget committee, which includes the city council, has kicked the deficit can down the road for the last ten years. It's time we lived within our means. I will work hard to make sure our city balances its budget. You and I have to to balance our personal budgets, It's time the city did the same!
Yes, our city council is broken. If you don't believe me, go to a Troutdale city council meeting or watch a meeting on TV. You'll see petty bickering, indecision, councilors raising their voices at each other. THE MORE THEY TALK, THE LESS THEY SAY.
It's embarrassing to see such a lack of professionalism and mutual respect from some of our elected officials! And it is not acceptable!
Right now, some members of the city council seem like they're more interested pursuing their own personal agendas instead of looking out for YOU, the Troutdale resident.
If elected, I will have a different agenda- to do my best to professionally and respectfully represent the 16,000 Troutdale residents who deserve a balanced city budget, well-maintained parks, safer streets, and opportunities for new business.
In closing, let me tell you the most important reason I'm running for Troutdale city council: I LOVE OUR TOWN!
Let me know what concerns you have about our town!
Contact me at: troutdalecanfield@gmail.com
Aug 1, 2015
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, Troutdale Canfield Blog!
I missed the date. June 22, 2005. I wrote my first blog post on that date. It's the tenth anniversary (or birthday, or whatever you want to call it) of this blog, "Troutdale Canfield". It was originally called "Troutdale City Councilor Canfield" because I intended it to be commentary about the goings-on of my work on the city council.
At today's count of 895 posts and 98,047 page views, it's amazing I had the time to write so much back in the day, sometimes multiple posts in a day. I knew my little blog hit the big time when Lars Larson mentioned one of my posts on his radio show (I think it was early 2006). A friend of mine called me at work to let me know Lars was talking about my blog. I instantly went online to check my stats. That mere mention on the radio boosted my page views from single digits into the thousands that on that day.
Unfortunately, that spike was the high point. After that, daily page views varied from 50-400 per day until 2009 because I posted less content after I left the Troutdale City Council. These days, I get 1-10 page views per day unless I write a new blog post.
Nowadays, I have switched my time and energy from writing on the internets. I currently host and produce a cable access talk show at Metro East Community Media called "East County Now" If you'd like to check it out, you can find more information on facebook.com/eastcountynow.
Here's a link to our latest episode:
EAST COUNTY NOW
At today's count of 895 posts and 98,047 page views, it's amazing I had the time to write so much back in the day, sometimes multiple posts in a day. I knew my little blog hit the big time when Lars Larson mentioned one of my posts on his radio show (I think it was early 2006). A friend of mine called me at work to let me know Lars was talking about my blog. I instantly went online to check my stats. That mere mention on the radio boosted my page views from single digits into the thousands that on that day.
Unfortunately, that spike was the high point. After that, daily page views varied from 50-400 per day until 2009 because I posted less content after I left the Troutdale City Council. These days, I get 1-10 page views per day unless I write a new blog post.
Nowadays, I have switched my time and energy from writing on the internets. I currently host and produce a cable access talk show at Metro East Community Media called "East County Now" If you'd like to check it out, you can find more information on facebook.com/eastcountynow.
Here's a link to our latest episode:
EAST COUNTY NOW
Oct 30, 2010
Unlike His Opponents, Canfield REALLY FIGHTS FOR YOU!
My opponents for Troutdale City Council position #5 are campaigning with slogans like "Fights For You", or "offers a fresh perspective", etc. But NONE of them offer any specific examples of just how they intend to "fight for you". I am the only candidate who offers real solutions to real Troutdale problems. I am the ONLY candidate who has a proven track record of really fighting for Troutdale residents and business owners.
Compare the empty claims and lack of experience of my opponents with my proven track record on the Troutdale City Council of really fighting for Troutdale residents and businesses (click on the links for details):
Compare the empty claims and lack of experience of my opponents with my proven track record on the Troutdale City Council of really fighting for Troutdale residents and businesses (click on the links for details):
My City Council Track Record:
- Fought for accountability of taxpayer funds provided to our local chamber of commerce
- Helped Troutdale residents keep their electricity turned on during cold snap
- Exposed the hidden tax increase in the Troutdale Urban Renewal Plan
- Successfully fought to refer Troutdale Urban Renewal District to voters
- Led the fight against Metro's construction tax
- Advocated for better mass transit service for Troutdale/east county
- Exposed Metro's high density/high rise plans for Troutdale
- Voted to ban alcohol from Troutdale's Glen Otto Park to reduce crime, property damage
- Exposed $300K+ in wasted legal fees caused by poor city council land use decision
- Advocated for lower density in Troutdale
- Exposed the problem of unsightly and unsafe garbage spills on windy Troutdale days
- Proposed solution to unsightly and unsafe Troutdale garbage day spills
- Fought against unfair and unreasonable system development charges
- Voted in favor of Enterprise Zone to attract Fedex Ground to Troutdale
- Exposed Metro's wishlist of skyscrapers in Troutdale
- Proposed a solution to concert noise conflict between McMenamins and local residences
- Voted against unreasonable and unjustified Waste Management garbage fee hikes
- Led the fight against Multnomah County's original vehicle registration fee increase
- Voted in favor of refinancing of Troutdale debt, saving $394,000 taxpayer dollars
- Led the successful fight to kill Mayor Thalhofer's $800k library boondoggle
Oct 29, 2010
Troutdale Residents: You're The Boss!
As a Troutdale citizen, you're the owner of a $28 million organization called the City of Troutdale. It's time for new leadership. Who will you choose? Robert Canfield is your best choice for Troutdale City Council Position #5. Here's why:
A Passion for Tackling and Solving Troutdale's Challenges
These problems need our immediate attention:
Public Safety
• Increased gang activity
• Overcrowded, dilapidated police building
Jobs
• Retaining and strengthening existing
businesses
• Attracting new businesses
Accountability
• Inadequate and unmet goals
• Missed project deadlines, wasted resources
• Lack of accountability for money spent
Examples of Robert Canfield’s Solutions:
Public Safety Solutions
• New community police facility
• Improve Neighborhood Watch program
• Support Crime Analysis program
Jobs Solutions
• Initiate “Buy Troutdale First” program
• Continue new business-fee waiver program
Accountability Solutions
• Set long-term, measurable city goals
• Improve project budgeting and oversight
• Demand accountability for your tax dollars
ROBERT'S ENDORSEMENTS:
There is a lot at stake in this $28 million dollar per year organization called the City of Troutdale. That's why I am asking for your vote. Because I have demonstrated leadership by a strong track record of solving Troutdale's challenges. I am asking for your vote because I have a broad understanding of Troutdale's issues. I am asking for your vote because I have a strong track record of getting things done on the City Council.
I am asking for your vote so that together, we can make sure that Troutdale remains a great place to work, a great place to raise a family, and a safe place for our kids to ride their bikes to the library, or to get ice cream at the Dairy Queen.
- A PASSION FOR TROUTDALE
- RESULTS
- ACCOUNTABILITY
A Passion for Tackling and Solving Troutdale's Challenges
These problems need our immediate attention:
Public Safety
• Increased gang activity
• Overcrowded, dilapidated police building
Jobs
• Retaining and strengthening existing
businesses
• Attracting new businesses
Accountability
• Inadequate and unmet goals
• Missed project deadlines, wasted resources
• Lack of accountability for money spent
Examples of Robert Canfield’s Solutions:
Public Safety Solutions
• New community police facility
• Improve Neighborhood Watch program
• Support Crime Analysis program
Jobs Solutions
• Initiate “Buy Troutdale First” program
• Continue new business-fee waiver program
Accountability Solutions
• Set long-term, measurable city goals
• Improve project budgeting and oversight
• Demand accountability for your tax dollars
ROBERT'S ENDORSEMENTS:
- East Metro Association of Realtors
- Troutdale City Councilor Glenn White
- Troutdale Budget Committee Chair Tanney Staffenson
- Troutdale Police Chief Scott Anderson
- Troutdale Police Advisory Committee Chair Mike Goss
- City of Fairview Mayor Mike Weatherby
- City of Damascus Councilor David Jothen
- Carl Tebbens
- Tina Tebbens
There is a lot at stake in this $28 million dollar per year organization called the City of Troutdale. That's why I am asking for your vote. Because I have demonstrated leadership by a strong track record of solving Troutdale's challenges. I am asking for your vote because I have a broad understanding of Troutdale's issues. I am asking for your vote because I have a strong track record of getting things done on the City Council.
I am asking for your vote so that together, we can make sure that Troutdale remains a great place to work, a great place to raise a family, and a safe place for our kids to ride their bikes to the library, or to get ice cream at the Dairy Queen.
Oct 21, 2010
Endorsements for Troutdale City Council
Endorsements for Robert Canfield: Troutdale City Councilor Glenn White; Troutdale Budget Committee Chair Tanney Staffenson; Troutdale Police Chief Scott Anderson; Troutdale Public Safety Advisory Committee Chair Mike Goss; City of Fairview Mayor Mike Weatherby; Troutdale residents Carl and Tina Tebbens, and many more!!
Oct 9, 2010
East Metro Association of Realtors Endorses Canfield For Troutdale City Council
The East Metro Association of Realtors (EMAR) endorsed Robert Canfield for Troutdale City Council position #5. EMAR stated it chose Canfield because:
Thank you, EMAR!!
"He understands Metro and need for a cohesive voice. He is focused on economic development policies for the City's final build-out."In its endorsement letter, EMAR said its objective was to lend support to "candidates who are knowledgeable of, and in sympathy with, issues concerning the protection of private property rights, major issues affecting the East County area and who are open to studying all sides of the issues."
Thank you, EMAR!!
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