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Land: A Rare Commodity
Troutdale proactive in preparing ex-industrial site for commercial-recreational transformation By Shannon Wells, The Gresham Outlook Surrounded by overgrown blackberry vines, rusted, broken-down fencing and abandoned hut-like buildings, Jim Kight and Matt Wand — smartly dressed in business casual attire — cut rather incongruous figures at the former Troutdale sewage treatment plant. Despite their natty appearance, [...]
...read moreGroups Focused on Job Creation and Public Safety Endorse Matt Wand over Nick Kahl for State Representative
Matt Wand continues to gain momentum as he receives endorsements from Oregon’s major business, agriculture, and public safety groups.
...read moreWhere’s Rep. Nick Kahl?
Matt Wand has been open and available to meet and discuss ideas with his opponent. However, community members continue to wonder where his opponent is and why he his presence in East County is so minimal.
...read moreMajor Renovation Completed by Hewitt Townhouses
By Mayor Jim Kight – NW Connections
Matt Wand spoke at the recent opening of Hewitt Townhouses. The acquisition and renovation project was undertaken by the non-profit Innovative Housing Inc. and houses 44 low-income families and created 96 jobs during construction.
Reynolds High School regains power of speech
www.oregonlive.com Even before Jeff Gilbert started his position as principal at Reynolds High School in 2008, he got a call from a local attorney. The speech team at Reynolds High School, the lawyer said, had a rich pedigree; the lawyer himself was an alumnus. What could be done to help get the program back? This [...]
...read moreDesign for East County courthouse revealed, funding still in question
By Nikole Hannah-Jones, The Oregonian Residents got their first peek at design plans for a new east county courts facility this week, buffering hopes that the long-promised project will finally be built even as fears resurfaced that it will again be pushed back because Multnomah County faces another tough budget year. The county held a meeting at Parklane [...]
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