Government Affairs News

Government Affairs Forum on November 16, 2011

featuring Michael Jordan, Chief Operating Officer for the State of Oregon

Discussion included:

• How the state government is responsive to the needs of Oregonians
• Reforms and initiatives implemented by Michael Jordan
• Plans to meet Oregon's immediate challenges

Our Region Our Mayors forum on September 21, 2011

featuring Mayor's Mike Weatherby, Jim Kight and Patty Smith of Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village respectively.

Discussion included:

• Updates from the mayors of our East County communitieis
• A disucssion o fthe issues that face our region
• What the future holds for Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village

Making Oregon Open for Business forum on August 17, 2011

featuring JL Wilson, Vice President of Associated Oregon Industries

Discussion included:

• What is the future of economic prosperity in Oregon?
• How can local communities advocate for economic development in East County?
• What role can the Chamber have in influencing legislation at all levels?

2011 Legislative Session Review forum on July 20, 2011

featuring State Representatives Matt Wand and Greg Matthews and State Senate President Peter Courtney

Discussion included:

• Key legislation on Oregon's economic development.
• Legislation that impacted East County.
• The outlook on Oregon's schools, public safety and re-districting.

Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities forum on June 15th, 2011

featuring Dr. Joyce Henstrand, Superintendent of Reynolds School District; Jim Schlachter, Superintendent of Gresham-Barlow School District and Rick Larson, Business and Operations Director of Centennial School District

Discussion included:

• What is the long-term forecast of education in our region?
• How does a healthy education system lead to a healthy economy?
• How do our schools directly relate to the livability of our communities?