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there . She indicated the state hasn ’ t reciprocated the considerable investments the private sector has put into the airport .
“ Isn ’ t it worth a discussion that this runaway extension doesn ’ t need yet another alternatives analysis and really what we need to do is move forward ?” she said .
OAB Chair Martha Meeker said she understood Kellington ’ s concern about safety , but that the department and board had no choice : They must complete the master plan update to receive FAA grant funding for airport projects .
“ The bottom line is the ODA can ’ t pay for the extension unless we have FAA money . End of story ,” she said .
Kellington also suggested that the master plan update likely will lead to another legal challenge from groups that oppose the extension , such as the cities of Wilsonville and Aurora and Friends of French Prairie .
Meeker and ODA Director Betty Stansbury noted that the majority of master
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Council mulls ways to support businesses
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After doling out thousands of dollars to dozens of small businesses immediately following the onset of the COV- ID-19 pandemic , the Wilsonville government is considering more ways to lend a hand .
During a Wilsonville City Council work session Monday , Nov . 2 , Economic Development Manager Jordan Vance said the city could choose to distribute about $ 40,000 in grants for eight to 12 local restaurants to construct outdoor parklets , add covering , heat lamps and lighting and invest in other tools to extend the outdoor dining season .
Based on a survey he conducted , Vance said business owners would prefer that the city help them construct parklets in front of their restaurants rather than creating a communal pavilion for various restaurants to sell food .
Despite the colder weather , he thought people would still want to eat outside .
“ I think people are restless in their homes . I think there ’ s a desire to get out safely , have a beer , meet someone for a bite to eat . Given our temperate climate , I think if the space is designed safely , comfortably , with ventilation , with covering , I personally think it could be viable ,” he said .
Additionally , Vance said the city could participate in a Small Business Saturday marketing campaign and continue a program it initiated last spring in which it provided gift cards to community members for use at
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Wilsonville looks ahead
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See Page B4 he potential sea change in Wilsonville politics did not come to pass .
According to unofficial results , City Councilor Julie Fitzgerald edged out councilor Ben West to replace Tim Knapp as mayor by a margin of 58 % to 42 %.
Meanwhile , incumbent councilors Kristin Akervall and Joann Linville appear poised to win the two open council seats over challengers John Budiao and Imran Haider , with Akervall garnering 31 % of the vote and Linville 29 % of the vote . Budiao had 25 % while Haider had 14 %.
As of Monday most ballots had been counted , although several thousand remained in Clackamas County . The county elections office expected to finish counting those ballots — which were machine-rejected or those with signature issues — by Thursday evening .
In a statement , Fitzgerald said she was delighted to be elected and by a sizable margin .
“ Wilsonville voters have affirmed their commitment to a safe , civil , economically strong and inclusive community ,” she said . “ I thank each and every one of our Julie Fitzgerald for Mayor campaign volunteers and supporters for their plan updates are not legally challenged while Meeker indicated that a letter Stansbury sent early in her tenure stating that the 2012 master plan update had not been finalized ( she later reversed her stance ) precipitated the current litigation .
“ Litigation is the exception rather than the norm ,” Stansbury said . “ We will do everything we can to do it right and limit the potential for litigation .”
Stansbury also said during the meeting that she doesn ’ t expect the Oregon Supreme Court to take up the current airport litigation if the OCOA decision is appealed .
While the runway extension project likely will be delayed at least until after the master plan update and a subsequent environmental assessment is finalized , Stansbury expressed motivation to move quickly on a tree removal project , which Kellington said pilots also desire to improve safety .
“ Those trees shouldn ’ t be there . I will personally direct efforts to get them down as quickly as we can ,” she said .
The city of Wilsonville will have a seat on an advisory committee for the plan update that will have 22 other members . The department hopes to complete the update by the end of 2022 . strong support and inspiring values . From writing letters to the editor , to graphic design and building the website to displaying signs and working on many tasks , these volunteers were incredible . My husband , Bob , has been such a rock through the entire campaign , working side by side with me and keeping it fun . I thank each volunteer and my volunteer campaign manager ,
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Susie Stevens , who is the best campaign manager imaginable .”
After Fitzgerald jumped out to a sizable lead on election night , West initially held out hope that he would catch up in the later returns . He inched a few percentage points closer from the initial results but not enough to change the outcome , and on Thursday , Nov . 5 , he called Fitzgerald to congratulate her on her victory . He surmised that partisan and nationalized politics might have contributed to his defeat , but also said Fitzgerald will make for a
Julie Fitzgerald , a former city councilor , will be the next mayor of Wilsonville after defeating City Councilor Ben West .
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“ fantastic ” mayor and that the upcoming council will work great together .
“ I stand by the things I ran on ,” West said . “ I stand by running a campaign that was pro jobs , pro economy . I stand by my call for good government and transparent government and a visionary future .”
Despite the loss , West will continue to serve as a city councilor . His term expires in 2022 .
Fitzgerald reiterated that both candidates are committed to working well together with the rest
Potential swing at City Hall did not come to pass on Election Day
COURTESY PHOTOS Kristin Akervall ( above left ) won reelection to the Wilsonville City Council , while Joann Linville ( above right ) held a narrow lead in the race for a second spot on the council , with some votes left to be counted this week .
“ We will begin 2021 living in a city that is the envy of many for its beauty , safety , strong economic base , beautiful parklike neighborhoods , respect for natural resources and commitment to
inclusivity .”
— Julie Fitzgerald , Wilsonville mayor-elect
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ample amount of that in these pages . However , it ’ s equally important to acknowledge the humility that many veterans express . Their stories are really about service , not fighting . Keith Weir , a Korean War
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Wilsonville council adopts budget
Council renews grantfunding agreement with Wilsonville Community Sharing
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At the June 7 , 2021 meeting of the Wilsonville City Council , the council adopted a city budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year beginning July 1 , 2021 . The all-funds budget of $ 241.8 million was previously approved and forwarded for the council ’ s consideration by the Budget Committee on May 20 .
In conjunction with the adoption of the 2021-22 budget , the council adopted two resolutions that confirm Wilsonville ’ s eligibility and election to receive stateshared revenues totaling nearly $ 2.8 million , with $ 800,000 for the General Fund and about $ 2 million of gas-tax revenues for the Road
Operating Fund .
Additionally , the council approved a supplemental adjustment to the current fiscal year budget . The largest adjustment accounts for $ 2.9 million the city saved after recently refinancing Wastewater Treatment Plant outstanding debt .
The council also renewed the city ’ s annual grant-funding agreement with Wilsonville Community Sharing ( WCS ), the local community social-services agency and food bank . The city ’ s grant of $ 53,600 helps to fund support services — including assistance with rent , food , prescriptions and utility bills — to Wilsonville individuals and families in need . Prior to this action , Wilsonville Community Sharing Board President Carlos Salazar provided an update summarizing WCS ’ s work to assist Wilsonville community members in need throughout COVID-19 .
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