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Mike Hasson – more than a real estate legend
New City Hall taking shape
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Our favorite photos of the year
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This year was a challenging year at best . The city of Lake Oswego walked a difficult path along with the rest of the world as people worked to alter their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic , which caught news headlines more than eight months ago after the first patient in Oregon was identified as a Lake Oswego School District employee . Following this news , the city ’ s businesses struggled — and still do — to stay afloat as restrictions and safety protocols remain tight . But the year ends with a light at the end of the tunnel with news that a vaccine is on its way .
From wildfires to social unrest and police reform , there was no shortage of news to cover this year .
Below is a recap of the Review ’ s top stories of 2020 :
COVID-19 pandemic impacts Lake Oswego
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Restaurants were allowed to reopen following COVID-19 safety protocol , though restaurants in Clackamas County are currently only offering outdoor dining and takeout .
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The COVID-19 pandemic turned this year on its side after it was announced that the first Oregon patient was a Lake Oswego School District employee .
When the pandemic first arrived locally , grocery store shelves were wiped clean as people panicked , grabbing toilet paper and hand sanitizer until these items were out of stock .
People were uncertain of what the future would hold after Gov . Kate Brown issued stay-at-home orders in March . The city of Lake Oswego first declared a state of emergency March 22 and closed its playgrounds and outdoor sport courts , while people were encouraged to remain at home .
Businesses were heavily impacted and restaurants closed down , pivoting to takeout only . The city attempted to help those struggling through business grants and other resources .
Lake Oswego dispursed about $ 390,000 in small business grants to industries including medical , restaurant , personal service and retail .
As the pandemic progressed throughout the year , we heard how it shuttered businesses permanently and severely impacted industries like fitness centers and dine-in establishments . As the year ended , people rejoiced at the news of a COVID-19 vaccine on its way .
Lake Oswego City Council adopts Climate Action Plan
Lake Oswego reached a major milestone to work toward fighting the climate crisis this year , as the City Council adopted the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan in May .
The plan , which was first shown as
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Black Lives Matter protests came to Lake Oswego during the year 2020 .
a draft during the Feb . 18 City Council meeting , consists of more than 40 pages and addresses topics like waste and toxics reduction , climate adaptation , education and employee health , and community engagement . It was updated from a six-page climate action plan — which was voted to be incorporated into a revised Sustainability and Climate Action Plan in 2018 — for relevancy , plausibility and to include wider sustainability actions . The plan includes goals to reduce transportation emissions , promote energy efficiency , promote water conservation , protect natural resources and reduce waste and exposure to toxins .
Since the adoption of the plan , the city has created a short list of high priority actions and divided the actions into three categories : administrative actions , actions to be incorporated into the 2021-2023 budget and policy items that require City Council discussion . The policy items will be part of the council ’ s 2021 goals and initiatives .
Developing a waste reduction strategy for the new City Hall is an administrative action that has already begun . Examples of policy items that will be discussed are gas powered landscaping equipment and how the city will decide to implement new vehicles into the city ’ s fleet . Examples of items that would be incorporated into the city ’ s next budget cycle would include reports on the tree canopy or providing TriMet passes to city employees who work at facilities outside of the downtown core .
See YEAR IN REVIEW / Page A3 made over eight years
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Mayor Kent Studebaker is retiring from the dais after serving as Lake Oswego ’ s mayor for eight years — and the feeling is good , he said .
Lake Oswego City Council members are limited to two consecutive fouryear terms on council , so after serving his last term , Studebaker had a lot to reflect on from his time as mayor .
“ I ’ m glad it ’ s time for someone else to take over . I feel we ’ ve accomplished a lot ,” Studebaker said . “ I think it ’ s time .”
During Studebaker ’ s time as mayor , major developments have come to fruition . Relationships , from his perspective , have improved and he ’ s helped further the enhancement of city infrastructure . And it would be wrong not to mention the work the city accomplished during this challenging year , and the final year of Studebaker ’ s term : a commitment to diversify and create a more equitable city , the adoption of the Climate Action Plan and providing aid to struggling businesses impacted by the pandemic .
Studebaker was on the budget committee before he was encouraged by city councilors to run for mayor .
“ Things were not going as they should be in a financial way , particularly ,” Studebaker recalled .
During his tenure , the Wizer Block — a 1960s-era red-brick shopping center owned by the Wizer family — transformed into the 290,000-square-foot mixed use development known as The Windward . The West End Building also sold to Yakima and improvements were made to the city ’ s infrastructure like roads and pothole abatement — all without raising the budget , he said .
“ I think there ’ s a whole host of things that we accomplished ,” said Studebaker , adding that he ’ s grateful for the relationships he ’ s formed with councilors , city staff and the community . “ I ’ ll miss the people . It ’ s been great going into the office . The staff has been fantastic and I ’ ll miss seeing them and the citizens in the various activities .”
Studebaker has also made an impression on folks in City Hall .
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Restaurants were allowed to reopen following COVID-19 safety protocol , though restaurants in Clackamas County are currently only offering outdoor dining and takeout .
Looking back on a year that brought the COVID-19 pandemic , social unrest , wildfires and more
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2020 was a Lake Oswego School District employee .
When the pandemic first arrived locally , grocery store shelves were wiped clean as people panicked , grabbing toilet paper and hand sanitizer until these items were out of stock .
People were uncertain of what the future would hold after Gov . Kate Brown issued stay-at-home orders in March . The city of Lake Oswego first declared a state of emergency March
This year was a challenging 22 and closed its playgrounds and outdoor sport courts , while people were year at best . The city of Lake Oswego walked a difficult path along encouraged to remain at home . with the rest of the world as people worked to alter their lives dur- and restaurants closed down , pivot-
Businesses were heavily impacted
ing the COVID-19 pandemic , ing to takeout only . The city attempted to help those struggling through which caught news headlines more than eight months ago after business grants and other resources . a draft during the Feb . 18 City Council actions , actions to be incorporated in-
Black Lives Matter protests came to Lake Oswego during the year 2020 .
Outgoing Lake Oswego mayor reflects on time in office
Kent Studebaker will miss people , connections made over eight years
Mayor Kent Studebaker is retiring from the dais after serving as Lake Oswego ’ s mayor for eight years — and the feeling is good , he said .
Lake Oswego City Council members are limited to two consecutive fouryear terms on council , so after serving his last term , Studebaker had a lot to reflect on from his time as mayor .
“ I ’ m glad it ’ s time for someone else to take over . I feel we ’ ve accomplished a lot ,” Studebaker said . “ I think it ’ s time .”
During Studebaker ’ s time as mayor , major developments have come to fruition . Relationships , from his perspective , have improved and he ’ s helped further the enhancement of city infrastructure . And it would be wrong not to mention the work the city accomplished during this challenging year , and the final year of Studebaker ’ s term : a commitment to diversify and create a more equitable city , the adoption of the Climate Action Plan and providing aid to struggling businesses impacted by the pandemic .
Studebaker was on the budget committee before he was encouraged by city councilors to run for mayor .
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