Hello, my name is Greg Mecklem.  I’m running for the Washington County Commission in District 4.  I farm in Helvetia, Oregon.  I’m a native Oregonian and I remember Celilo Falls on the Columbia, large schools of spring Chinook on the Willamette, and rich farm fields stretching the length and breadth of the Willamette and Tualatin Valleys.  We still have a beautiful, bountiful county, but it’s under assault by poorly planned development.  This poor planning has enormous costs to us in clean water and air, natural resources, traffic congestion and tax increases.  We must plan more wisely and with greater vision, giving citizens a stronger voice in important decisions.

We must protect family farms, forests, and clean water and revitalize towns and neighborhoods.  With nearby working farms, forests and natural areas, we all have better access to fresh local food, recreation, and nature.  Farms, forests, and scenic attractions support stable economies in nearby towns.  Farmers are close to markets and supplies.  Working together, we’ll design changes so shopping, health care, parks and schools are only a walk, bike, or transit- ride away from our homes and jobs.

We can attract clean, healthy, innovative industry and good jobs to these attractive revitalized communities.  We must invest scarce tax dollars wisely, rebuilding to encourage renewable energy and energy-efficient buildings near public transit.  Young families and businesses need good education and training, access to health services, and opportunities for advancement.

I’ve been a physician, forest manager, farmer, and business owner during the past 30 years.  I know we can restore open, responsive government to Washington County.  We need to value citizens’ views and knowledge, and involve them in all stages of planning.  Together, we can make a difference for ourselves and future generations!

 
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