A Year of Wins
This was my second full year in office as a Fairview city councilor, and I landed some wins. With my new business banging, I've been too...
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wendylawton7
- Dec 25, 2022
- 2 min
Sweet Succession
In January, public officials elected in November are sworn into service. The new year brings new leaders. We are lucky with our...
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wendylawton7
- Jun 21, 2022
- 3 min
A $200,000 Public Safety Boost
With an assist from a Troutdale council colleague, and federal funds, I am making Fairview safer. Wood Village and Troutdale, too. Last...
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wendylawton7
- Jun 13, 2022
- 2 min
Making Our Market
Jon Berlin is the man behind the Gresham Farmers Market – and the pro driving the new Fairview Sunday Market right in his backyard. Jon...
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wendylawton7
- May 28, 2022
- 3 min
Let's Talk Fairview $$$
This week, the city council will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 budget, Fairview’s spending plan for the new fiscal year that...
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wendylawton7
- Apr 17, 2022
- 3 min
Where I've Been
Juggling heart, business, service. I haven’t blogged since November. I haven’t sent an email update since then, either. Why? I’ve been...
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wendylawton7
- Nov 20, 2021
- 7 min
We've made a mess. Can we clean it up together?
Wednesday night was the toughest city council meeting I’ve had yet. Race and equity, public safety, homelessness, how to spend $2 million...
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wendylawton7
- Oct 30, 2021
- 2 min
Pop-Up Pride
According to new 2020 U.S. Census data, Fairview is the fastest-growing city in East Multnomah County. Between 2010 and 2020, we grew 17...
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wendylawton7
- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
“I didn’t want to be the cop who just took the report”
Meet your new police chief, Capt. Carey Kaer. In September, Capt. Kaer took over from Capt. James Eriksen, and oversees four Multnomah...
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wendylawton7
- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
Voters of Fairview: Save yourselves from city councilors like me!
You should have your ballots for the Nov. 2 special election to amend our city charter. At first glance, the question sounds like a...
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wendylawton7
- May 16, 2021
- 3 min
The American Rescue Plan in Fairview
The American Rescue Plan is the second wave of COVID-19 relief coming from the federal government, one that is having a big impact right...
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wendylawton7
- May 10, 2021
- 3 min
$30.2 Million – Your New City Budget
Your new city budget was approved tonight by members of the budget committee – which is made up of members of the city council and the...
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wendylawton7
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Blue Lake Blues
Summer fun is seriously scaled back at Blue Lake Park, our city’s biggest attraction. We can thank COVID – and construction. Due to...
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wendylawton7
- Mar 9, 2021
- 4 min
Our Stone Soup
Pastor Brad Busiek gave me a great assignment – tag along and help Becky Bush. A member of Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, Becky was...
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wendylawton7
- Feb 28, 2021
- 4 min
Including Everyone
This week, the Fairview City Council will finalize its work plan for 2021-2022. One of the top priority issues: Start the conversation...
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wendylawton7
- Feb 21, 2021
- 7 min
Houseless in East County
In the last year, I’ve seen a big increase in the number of visibly houseless people here in East County: the tents along Marine Drive,...
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wendylawton7
- Feb 7, 2021
- 4 min
Fairview Food Carts, Part I
Fairview friends, you’re getting food carts. A pod is scheduled to open on Sept. 1 at the corner of Halsey Street and 223rd Street with...
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wendylawton7
- Feb 6, 2021
- 2 min
PlayEast! Persists In The Pandemic
Fairview and Wood Village teamed up nearly four years ago to create PlayEast! – a recreation program for kids and teens. PlayEast! is...
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wendylawton7
- Jan 17, 2021
- 4 min
Our Own Olmsted
Fairview is home to one of the best landscape architects in the West. Mike Abbate lives in Fairview Village, in a home with (of course) a...
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wendylawton7
- Jan 14, 2021
- 2 min
Beginning
On Jan. 6, I was sworn in as a Fairview city councilor. My daughter Lucy asked me to raise my right hand and walked me through my oath of...
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